North Bellarine Aquatic Centre
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The North Bellarine Aquatic Centre (NBAC) in Drysdale, Victoria, is a bold investment in community health and recreation. Stage one, featuring a heated outdoor 50-metre pool, is now complete, with planning underway for stage twoโan indoor aquatic facility that will expand the centreโs offerings for local residents.
๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ
NBAC was developed in response to a pressing lack of aquatic amenities in the region. Designed as a modern, inclusive space, it caters to health, fitness, and recreation while fostering social connection. By prioritising accessibility, the centre serves as both a sporting destination and a community gathering place.
๐๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป ๐ฆ๐ผ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐ง๐ฎ๐ถ๐น๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ
While the original concept featured traditional Corten steel, concerns over rust runoff led to a smarter solution: UniCote LUX in Corten Red. This premium pre-painted steel delivers the warm, textured aesthetic of weathered steel without the staining or maintenance issues. Its interlocking profile creates a sleek faรงade designed to withstand Australiaโs coastal climate.
๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ง๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฉ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
The rich Corten Red finish elevates the buildingโs visual presence, while low maintenance requirements keep resources focused on programs and community events rather than upkeep. The result is an environment that is as welcoming as it is durable, encouraging aquatic activity for all ages.
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Set for full completion in 2027, NBAC represents more than just a recreational facilityโitโs a symbol of Drysdaleโs community spirit and commitment to healthy living. Through thoughtful design and the use of high-performance materials, it sets a benchmark for future community infrastructure.
๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ผ๐น๐น ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐ต๐ผ๐ ๐จ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ผ๐๐ฒยฎ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ผ ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ก๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ต ๐๐ฒ๐น๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ ๐๐พ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ฒ.



Corten Red depicts the appearance of naturally rusted steel, without the risk of runoff and stains. The rich and rugged red rust design offers a great depth of texture and architectural flexibility for a modern, aesthetically pleasing, industrial look.







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