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Assets update: What’s been happening behind the scenes at PARC

As we wrap up the year, we reflect on the improvements and upgrades completed at PARC this year. Our building, now a decade old, requires planned works and closures to keep everything running smoothly and safely.

This year, in partnership with Frankston City Council, our Asset and Facilities team completed 1,031 planned and reactive maintenance and upgrade projects. Some of these are noticeable, like the landscaping out the front of PARC, and others you wouldn’t even notice it had happened.

Over the last few months, here are some of our recent asset improvement works, including:

Spa and Warm Water Pool jet pump upgrade – Destination relaxation

After receiving member feedback about the Warm Water Pool and Spa jets, the Asset and Facility team completed a project to upgrade the jet pumps. The replacement jet pumps are larger, more powerful models, enhancing the intensity of the jets and will deliver a consistently strong water stream. This significantly improves the spa experience for all members and guests. We also completed these works in stages, to minimise impacts to users.

Pool Filter service & surface upgrade – A better swim experience

After 10 years of use, the tiled surfaces in our pools were replaced and our Learn to Swim, Spa and Warm Water Pool filters were successfully serviced. With these vital upgrades complete, our pools are now in top condition, ready to provide a clean, safe, and relaxing environment for all.

Waterslide and playground improvements – Sliding into success

The waterslides and aquatic playground have undergone several renovations to enhance the durability and safety of the facilities, including a fresh coat of paint to keep it looking fresh and new. Furthermore, an upgrade to the slide tower’s air conditioning unit will help members and lifeguards stay cool this summer.

Carpet replacement project – That fresh carpet feel

Marine-grade carpet was installed in several high-traffic areas to provide a safer and more practical surface for members and patrons. The new carpet gives the following areas a fresh new, look and feel!

  • Front entrance, reception and foyer areas
  • First-floor spaces (replacing the previous blue flooring) 
  • Members’ change rooms 
  • Cycle studio

Cafe renovation – Brewing up something good

Our recently renovated cafe floor and brand-new coffee machine create an improved, safer workspace for our staff.

Rainwater System upgrade – Committed to sustainable choices

The rainwater system was upgraded and enhanced to top up the 50m and Learn-to-swim pools. The water from the 156,000L rainwater tank undergoes treatment through multiple disinfection systems before being introduced into the pools, ensuring safety and quality. This upgrade results in substantial water savings, improving PARC’s commitment to sustainability.

What’s coming?

Safety and efficient operations remain a focus for Peninsula Leisure and Frankston City Council’s Facility Teams for PARC in 2025.

We are locking in some major projects over the next few weeks, with the most significant being Centre re-painting and re-tiling in some areas.

At PARC, we are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality facilities and experiences. From refreshed spaces to enhanced features, we have been working hard to make your experience even better. Thank you for being part of our journey and we can’t wait to share more exciting asset updates in the year ahead.

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Three weeks of PARC Reformer 😱

WOW time flies when you're having fun! It's been 3 weeks since we opened the doors to our brand new PARC Reformer Studio and we have loved hearing how much you're all enjoying the new space! 

It's great to see our PARC community making the most of the new reformer studio and trying out all the amazing new features including the Virtual and On-demand options to fit in with busy schedules. 

Thanks for your patience as we worked through some booking challenges in the first few days. Want to try it for yourself? bookings are open via the Xplor App or Customer Portal.

After more info? Check out our PARC Reformer Studio website page via the link in bio

Keep the momentum going and make PARC Reformer a regular part of your routine. We’ll see you in the Studio soon!

#PARCfrankston #PARCReformer
Thank you Rotary Peninsula 2.0 & the 2025 Rotary Birth tree 🌳

The Rotary Peninsula 2.0 Birth Tree helps to raise funds for swim programs in our community, with $45 of every contribution going straight back to PARC and PINES to help more children build confidence in the water. 

Registrations for the Birth Tree are now available for all babies born in 2025. 

For more information or if you would like to register your child for the 2025 Rotary Birth Tree please head to the website. Link in bio

#PARCFrankston #RotaryPeninsula2_0 #Birthtree #morepeoplecanswim
Important Centre Update 

Closure Notice: The 50m Pool will be closed from Monday 30 June – Sunday 27 July.

We are undertaking significant tiling and improvement works in the Main 50m Pool. This means that the Main 50m Pool will be closed from Monday 30 June – Sunday 27 July (4 week closure period). 

What services are impacted? 
• CLOSED: Over the period, the 50m pool will be closed. 
• OPEN: All other aquatic facilities will remain open, including the Learn to Swim Pool, Warm Water Pool Hall, Waterslides and Aquatic Playground. Importantly, this means that PARC Swim lessons in the 50m pool will not run. 
 
To learn more about these planned works and how the closure impact you, please visit our website via link in bio
If you would like to suspend your membership for the closure period, you can do so via our website, link in bio
 
Suspensions used will not go towards members’ allowable suspensions and won’t impact the suspensions rules. 

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to enhance your PARC experience with these important upgrades.

#PARCFrankston
Aquatic Playground Closure 🛠 
 
The Aquatic playground will be closed for planned maintenance from Tuesday 17 June to Tuesday 24 June. 
 
This maintenance requires the playground to be dry in order to be repaired. The Learn to Swim, Toddler pool and Waterslides are still available for your enjoyment. 
 
We hope to reopen the Aquatic Playground in full on 24 June. 
 
We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. 

#PARCFrankston #Aquaticplayground
PARC Cafe staff attempted the Ice Chocolate challenge and it got messy. 😂

Who had the best technique and who caved under the cold? You decide! 👇

Kynen - ❤️, Maddy - 👍, Maya - 😂 or Bella - 😲

Vote below who you think is the Ice Chocolate Champion! 🏆

#PARCFrankston #PARCCafe #IceChocolateChallenge #StaffShowdown #VoteYourChampion #CafeFun

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