Aireys Inlet Recreation Infrastructure Strategy ... - Surf Coast Shire

Location and Site Layout Options6.1 Indoor sports courtLocation optionsThe first stage of the project considered location options for an indoor court. Sitesconsidered included existing open space, and in conjunction with a future the recreationreserve. Environmental concerns and building bulk, as well as the benefits of providingall indoor recreation facilities co-located on the one site (at the Community Centre) meanthat the Aireys Inlet Community Centre was the only option considered feasible.The existing Community CentreThe existing ball court/ hall at the Aireys Inlet Community Centre adjacent to the tennis courts iscurrently too small for basketball or netball. It would however be possible to use this space for fitnessand relaxation programs, or group fitness activities. It may also be possible to expand the footprintof the building to include a range of sports (with netball as the largest court space) as well as fitnessclasses. The advantages and disadvantages of the Community Centre location are listed belowAdvantagesDisadvantagesPart 2 Infrastructure Details And Options 25The central location within Aireys InletIs already successfully used as a recreation facilityEasily accessible from the Primary School in Aireys InletLocated within a Public Use Local Government zone.This use is permissible under this zoneA building permit would be required for any alterationsto the Community CentreThe site has an environmental significance overlay.This may restrict the location of any building extensionThere are mature trees on two sides of the centre.These may restrict where an extension can be built,and influence residents opinion of the developmentEmergency vehicle access is required through the siteEasily accessible from, and prominent on the Great Ocean RoadA suitable car-park already exists (that can be markedand made more efficient)Located adjacent to the Tennis Club133096