52-54 Main Street

THOMASTOWN, VIC, 3074

Ph: (03) 9463 0700

Fax: (03) 9464 0417

Facilities / History

TRAC first opened as a swimming centre in 1971 and after undergoing a number of renovations and extensions through the 80’s and 90’s it was closed for a major redevelopment in 2008. On September 23rd 2010 TRAC re-opened its doors to the eagerly awaiting community and was embraced as the state of the art facility that TRAC has become.

History

History Features

History

Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre has a rich history of delivering leisure and fitness activities for the Thomastown community and its surrounds. The building may have changed over time but one thing has remained the same that TRAC is loved by all.

Owned by the City of Whittlesea Council TRAC has under gone a complete transformation starting in 1971 and ending in 2010.

Dec 1971: Opening of the Thomastown Swimming Centre (50 metre outdoor pool, diving and play pools and amenities block)

July 1979: Opening of Thomastown Sports Complex (2 x basketball courts and amenities facilities)

March 1987: Opening of Thomastown Recreation Centre (Gym)

Oct 1994: Opening of Thomastown Recreation Centre (Indoor 25 metre pool, hydro and play pools, outdoor play stream)

2004: Proposal for major redevelopment of TRAC commences

2004: Major refurbishment and upgrade of pool plant

2005: Outdoor diving pool demolished

2005: Business case for major redevelopment of TRAC

2005: Outdoor play stream demolished

Oct 2008: Construction approval for major redevelopment of TRAC

Nov 2008: Demolition commences for major redevelopment of TRAC

2009: Construction process begins

Aug 2010: Construction complete for major redevelopment of TRAC

Sep 2010: Trading commences of the new TRAC

Oct 2010: Ceremonial opening of new TRAC

Dec 2010: Stage 1 of new Outdoor Recreation Area opens

March 2011: Outdoor Recreation Area completed