Driving growth at the Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre

Built with Sustainability in Mind

Environmental responsibility is a core part of this project. The Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre is targeting a 6-Star Green Star rating – one of the highest benchmarks for sustainable building in Australia. This commitment extends across the facility’s design, materials, energy systems, and construction methods. Some of the centre’s sustainability features include:

• Solar energy integration to reduce reliance on grid electricity
• Rainwater harvesting systems to minimise water waste
• High-efficiency heating and cooling to reduce operating costs and emissions
• Thermal building materials to enhance temperature control naturally
• Smart building design to maximise daylight and reduce energy demand

These elements support the Surf Coast Shire’s broader climate goals and demonstrate how civic projects can lead by example in creating low-impact, future-ready infrastructure.

How Visibuild Supports Smarter Construction

Bringing a project of this scale to life requires more than design vision and construction skill. It requires coordination, real-time communication, and the ability to adapt quickly as work progresses. That’s why Kane Constructions and their teams are using Visibuild throughout the build.

Visibuild is a digital platform that simplifies and strengthens construction workflows. From defect tracking and progress logging to QA documentation and handover, it gives site teams a single source of truth. Here’s how it’s making a difference:

Real-Time Defect Management

Site teams can raise issues as they happen, assign them to the relevant person, and monitor status until resolved. This saves time, reduces errors, and keeps work flowing smoothly.

Clear Accountability at Every Stage

Visibuild automatically tracks actions and outcomes, so there’s no confusion about who’s responsible for what. This strengthens team accountability and ensures nothing falls through the cracks.

Smoother Handover with Less Admin

Instead of scrambling to collate final documents at the end, Visibuild collects QA records in real time. That means faster, cleaner handover – creating a better experience for everyone involved.

These features are already in use on-site. One early adopter on the project is Browns Piling, who are involved in the foundation and groundworks phase. By applying digital QA methods from the beginning, Browns helped establish a smooth construction rhythm early on – setting the tone for the rest of the build.

Timeline and Milestones

The Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre is progressing through a clear and structured development timeline, with major milestones including:

• August 2024 – Kane Constructions awarded the contract following a competitive tender
• September 2024 – Stage two confirmed with additional funding to enhance the project
• October 2024 – Official construction commencement
• Late 2026 (expected) – Facility completion and grand opening to the public

Throughout the build, Visibuild is helping teams stay aligned with these milestones. With up-to-date dashboards, real-time checklists, and shared task logs, everyone on-site can see where things stand – and what needs attention next.

A Digital Shift in Construction

The use of digital tools like Visibuild marks a broader shift across the construction industry. As expectations around efficiency, transparency, and sustainability rise, traditional manual systems are no longer enough.

Visibuild’s role in projects like the Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre reflects how builders are embracing technology to deliver better outcomes. It’s not just about digitisation for its own sake – it’s about reducing rework, cutting down waste, and improving collaboration across contractors, consultants, and clients.

In the end, this leads to fewer delays, stronger documentation, and higher quality for the end user – in this case, the Surf Coast community.

Looking Ahead

When the Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre opens its doors, it will represent more than just the end of a construction project. It will be the beginning of a new chapter for Torquay North – one built around health, inclusion, and shared purpose.

It will stand as proof of what’s possible when local councils, skilled builders, and smart technology partners work together. It will offer a better future for thousands of residents and set a new benchmark for regional infrastructure across Victoria.

At Visibuild, we’re honoured to play a part in bringing that future to life. By supporting quality outcomes, clear accountability, and smarter workflows, we’re helping project teams build with confidence.