Few issues get the tranquil seaside suburb of Williamstown more fired up than that of its historic outdoor pool and lifesaving club.

Over seven years, the Williamstown Swimming & Life Saving Club has gone through three rounds of redevelopment plans, and neighbourhood tensions are once again flaring, with the $14.5 million project soon to head to a Hobsons Bay City Council meeting for a decision.

Opponents of the latest redevelopment plans for the Williamstown Swimming & Life Saving Club line the fence. Credit: Jason South

While the club and its 1800 members are eager to finally upgrade their rundown, cramped 105-year-old facilities, using $11.4 million in state government funding granted in 2021 and $3 million from the council – a group of locals argues the latest plan strays too fa

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