Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre

Artist impression of the front entry to the Wulanda Convention and Recreation Centre

UPDATE: Facility opening December 2022

For over 30 years there have been community discussions about the need for an indoor aquatic centre and more recent discussions have incorporated other indoor sporting facilities into the conversation.

The Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre is a multi-purpose facility designed to be a community space, with facilities and activities for all ages and abilities including children, families, youth, community groups, recreational and organised sports and those with special needs.

This development will provide substantial year round indoor facilities, addressing many community needs both now and for future generations to come.

The Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre will increase the ability for Mount Gambier to host major sporting competitions, conferences, events and performances providing significant social and economic benefits.

Council has committed to work alongside our community to ensure that this development fulfils the needs and aspirations of all potential users.

Find out more about this exciting project by:

following the progress through the project updates
watching the Community Videos
reading through the FAQ's
viewing the detailed design
asking us a question using the Q&A section

UPDATE: Facility opening December 2022

This development will provide substantial year round indoor facilities, addressing many community needs both now and for future generations to come.

Council has committed to work alongside our community to ensure that this development fulfils the needs and aspirations of all potential users.

Find out more about this exciting project by:

following the progress through the project updates
watching the Community Videos
reading through the FAQ's
viewing the detailed design
asking us a question using the Q&A section

CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre - Feedback

Do you have ideas for programs, activities and/or events at the Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre? We would like to hear your feedback.

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What's in a name?
As the most significant recreational facility in our region the Community and Recreation Hub will be a multi-generational game changer for our City. With state-of-the-art aquatic, fitness, sports, cultural and entertainment facilities it is important that the name reflects the aspirations of the community, to be a place that people want to visit, experience and return to.
A total of 162 name suggestions were received from the community following two rounds of consultation to find a name in 2019.
In line with Council's Reconciliation Action Plan, the Bunganditj Language Reclamation Committee were invited to submit suggestions for the name referencing Bunganditj language and review the significant number of the community submissions that referenced First Nations languages, providing their support for a selection of appropriate Bunganditj names.
The community is invited to select their preference for a name and recommendation for an extended title for the facility.
Three potential names have been shortlisted:
- Wulanda - Bunganditj language meaning Enjoy, Cherish
- Berrin - Bunganditj language for Mount Gambier
- Mount Gambier CoRe - CoRe and acronym for community and recreation and referencing centre, hub, heart
The following extended titles are also presented for community feedback:
- Convention and Recreation Centre
- Community, Sport and Recreation Hub
- Sport, Recreation and Entertainment Centre
Maybe you like 'Wulanda Convention and Recreation Centre 'or 'Berrin Sport, Recreation ad Entertainment Centre'?
Have your say today! One submission per registration. Consultation closes Friday 13 November 2020.
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CLOSED: Submissions for the name of this facility have closed.

See you at _______?
Do you have a great idea for the name of the new facility?
As the most significant recreational facility in our region with state-of-the-art aquatic, fitness, sports, cultural, youth, café and crèche facilities it is important that this facility has a name that reflects the community aspiration for a place people want to visit, experience and return to.
We invite the you to submit your ideas for appropriate names. Submissions will be reviewed against the following qualities:
- They communicate something meaningful,
- They are distinctive, easy to remember, say and spell;
- They can be future oriented e.g. positioned for growth, change and success;
- They are representative of the community and broader region;
- They are reflective of the ancient or modern history of the site or region;
- The name does not represent an individual community member,
- The name is visual i.e. will lend itself to graphic presentation in a logo, in text and in brand architecture.
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Have Your Say

This forum provides the residents who are not on the City of Mount Gambier electoral role the opportunity to Have Your Say and provide comment on the proposed Community and Recreation Hub.
Take some time to learn more about this exciting project by exploring the information available on this page.
IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL SURVEY.
Complete and post your survey for your vote to be valid.
City of Mount Gambier residents on the electoral role will be receiving the official survey in the mail. Look out for this blue envelope and Have Your Say on the proposed Community and Recreation Hub.

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CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

Community Reference Group Stage 3 - Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre Community Reference Group (CRG).
Please read the Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre CRG Terms of Reference and take the time to answer the questions in each section.
Any additional supporting information can be attached to this form, but please limit this to no more than three uploads. Applications will be assessed based on the information provided.
Notification of outcomes will be in writing whether your application has been successful or not.
Applications must be received by 5.00 pm on 10 March 2021.
Late applications will be considered at the discretion of the City of Mount Gambier.

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