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Council to deliver $1.3 million energy upgrade for WSAC

Published on 22 April 2026

The Rural City of Wangaratta will deliver a major energy efficiency upgrade at the Wangaratta Sports & Aquatic Centre (WSAC), reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reducing operational costs. The project will receive $658,884 in funding through the Australian Government’s Community Energy Upgrades Fund, which will be matched dollar for dollar by Council.

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$3M Victorian Government grant to deliver new netball changerooms

Published on 15 April 2026

Wangaratta’s netball community will benefit from new, modern changerooms and amenities facilities at the Wangaratta Sports & Aquatic Centre (WSAC), this has been made possible with confirmation of a $3 million grant in partnership with the Victorian Government through the Community Support Fund.

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Win Term 4 Learn to Swim for free

Published on 02 July 2025

Win Term 4 for FREE!
Stay enrolled these upcoming holidays or sign up for the Term before August 3rd and to go into the running for a whole term free!

The lucky winner will be drawn before the beginning of Term 4 and will be announced on our socials.

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Big Freeze coming to WSAC

Published on 07 May 2025

The Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre (WSAC) is excited to host its very first Big Freeze to support FightMND, on Sunday 22 June from 1pm.

The Big Freeze raises awareness and funds for life changing research to Motor Neurone Disease (MND). MND attacks and weakens the nerves that communicate between the brain and the muscles needed to move, speak, swallow and breath.

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Our Stadium is Opening

Published on 20 December 2024

We are pleased to announce our new multi sport stadium will open its doors to the public from Monday 13 January.

An Occupancy Permit has been issued for the new building following confirmation from fire safety experts that the stadium complies with building requirements. Over the coming weeks, our staff will finalise their operational and safety training to ensure a seamless and safe opening.

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World Drowning Prevention Day

Published on 25 July 2024

Royal Life Saving and WSAC encourage everyone to get involved in World Drowning Prevention Day. Anyone can make a difference by taking action and sharing water safety tips on how to stay safe around water:

- Enrol in swimming lessons
- Become a swim teacher
- Supervise children around water
- Become a lifeguard
- Learn CPR

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NBL game coming to WSAC!

Published on 18 July 2024

For the first time in the club’s history, The Phoenix will head to Wangaratta to take on the Brisbane Bullets in a pre-season clash ahead of the Hungry Jack’s NBL25 season, set for Thursday, August 29.

We are excited to announce that the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre will host the very first basketball game in our brand-new multi-sport stadium.

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Shape Our Masterplan

Published on 29 April 2024

Help meet the needs of our community for future years.

Complete this survey to win a 12 month membership.

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Wangaratta's first CALD swimming program

Published on 08 April 2024

This week the first Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) swimming program was held at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre. Enrolment was strong, with 9 participants learning basic strokes and building confidence in the water. Providing swimming lessons to members of the CALD community is a crucial step in promoting water safety and reducing the risk of drowning within the community.

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WSAC Upgrade Update

Published on 31 October 2023

The continuing upgrade of the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre is progressing well despite some wet weather delays. The construction program for the indoor stadium which includes two new basketball courts, upgrades to the show court to competition level, and additional seating capacity for 900, is scheduled for completion in early 2024.

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Council to deliver $1.3 million energy upgrade for WSAC

$3M Victorian Government grant to deliver new netball changerooms

Win Term 4 Learn to Swim for free

Big Freeze coming to WSAC

Our Stadium is Opening

World Drowning Prevention Day

NBL game coming to WSAC!

Shape Our Masterplan

Wangaratta's first CALD swimming program

WSAC Upgrade Update

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