Aligned Leisure is delighted to announce it has been awarded with a new contract to manage Cardinia Shire Council’s major recreation facilities for a further 10 years.
Cardinia Shire Council was Aligned Leisure’s inaugural partner, with the existing partnership encompassing management of all Cardinia’s major facilities for the past nine years.
The new 10-year contract will commence on 1 July 2025, including an initial contract term of four years, and further extension options.
Aligned Leisure will continue its management and operation of Cardinia Life, Officer Community Hub, Pakenham Regional Tennis Centre, as well as Council’s outdoor pools at Pakenham, Koo Wee Rup, Garfield and Emerald as part of the renewal.
Through the partnership, Aligned Leisure will continue to enhance inclusive and high-quality programs both within the facilities and out in the community, enhancing member experiences and supporting the physical, social, and mental wellbeing of residents and visitors.
Aligned Leisure CEO, Ben Tudhope, expressed his excitement about the continuation of their inaugural partnership for the long term.
“We are thrilled to continue repaying the support Cardinia Shire Council extended to us as a start-up in 2016.
They took a risk on us back then and we are so pleased to see what a flourishing partnership it has been throughout.
Looking ahead, we are eager to collaborate over the next decade, helping the community thrive through these outstanding facilities and our collaborative programs.”
Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Jack Kowarzik said Council had undertaken a comprehensive tender and evaluation process.
“Council undertook an intensive and fair process which involved a review of the current management model, development of a new contract and specifications, a public tender process and a comprehensive review and evaluation process,” Mayor Kowarzik said.
“We extend our congratulations to Aligned Leisure for being awarded the contract, and for their commitment to providing benefits to the community and alignment to Council’s strategic objectives.”
“With a rapidly growing and diverse community, it’s important that we ensure the people who manage facilities on behalf of Council, align with our strategic objectives of creating an active and healthy community, where all residents have access to opportunities to participate in sport and active recreation.”
“We are committed to increasing participation in sport and active recreation, providing facilities that support residents to participate, and working with our partners to achieve the best outcomes for our community.”
“We look forward to continuing to work with Aligned Leisure to support our community to stay active, healthy and connected.”
