AusLeisure

Burwood Council in inner western Sydney has unveiled plans for upgrades to its Enfield Aquatic Centre that include a new 25 metre pool.

Explaining that the upgrades will cater for a surge in demand from the community, Burwood Mayor John Faker advised “swimming is an important life skill, and it's great exercise.

"We want to make sure our residents have the opportunity to enjoy the water close to home."

With Council committing $2.2 million to the centre this financial year, new and improved facilities at the centre include a viewing platform for spectators.

The 50 metre pool, built in 1933 and one of the oldest in Sydney, will also benefit from new shading structures.

The plans will have to go to the Burwood Local Planning Panel and, if approved, council expects the works to be completed next year.

Beyond this program, the Council also plans to provide a new multipurpose exercise room, an improved reception area and more parking at the facility.

Those upgrades are likely to come within the next few years.

Image: An artist's impression of the pool upgrades. Courtesy of Burwood Council.

Related Articles

30th August 2019 - Western Sydney council facing massive cost to refurbish 50-year-old aquatic centre

4th June 2019 - ARI 2019 Conference looks at ‘Creating Value in Aquatic and Recreation Facilities’

25th March 2019 - Inner West Council secures funding for redevelopment of aquatic facilities

16th August 2018 - World’s best sports leisure buildings shortlisted among categories at World Architecture Festival Awards

7th June 2018 - Ashfield Aquatic Centre redevelopment moves forward

4th March 2017 - FINA and Myrtha combine to launch global ‘Pools for All’ initiative

29th September 2016 - New Cumberland Council looks to reduce subsidies at redeveloped Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre

4th November 2015 - PCYC sells clubs in prime NSW locations

2nd September 2015 - Architects highlight contemporary aquatic and recreation facilities as social hubs

Asking a small favour
We hope that you value the news that we publish so while you're here can we ask for your support?

The news we publish at www.ausleisure.com.au is independent, credible (we hope) and free for you to access, with no pay walls and no annoying pop-up ads.

However, as an independent publisher, can we ask for you to support us by subscribing to the printed Australasian Leisure Management magazine - if you don't already do so.

Published bi-monthly since 1997, the printed Australasian Leisure Management differs from this website in that it publishes longer, in-depth and analytical features covering aquatics, attractions, entertainment, events, fitness, parks, recreation, sport, tourism and venues management.

Subscriptions cost just $90 a year.

Click here to subscribe.