74722

The City of Darwin has announced that its flagship infrastructure project, the Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre, is approaching a mid-year opening.

Developed on the site of the old Casuarina Pool, when it opens, the Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre will present a dynamic community facility for people of all ages to use and enjoy, with key features to include three new pools for locals to take advantage of - a refurbished, Olympic size eight-lane lap pool (updated with the newest Myrtha Pools technology), a new resort-style lagoon pool perfect for relaxation and a six-lane, 25-metre learn-to-swim pool.

The $26.8 million Centre, made possible by an investment of $19.3 million from the City of Darwin supported by $7.5 million from the Australian Government also has safety and accessibility at front of mind, with the City advising that the Centre meets recognised best practice in pool design by including maximum accessibility options, including  zero-depth access to all pools and equal access to amenities, buildings, playgrounds and open play and recreation areas.

Looking forward to the opening, City of Darwin Lord Mayor, Kon Vatskalis stated “the new Centre isn’t just about pools; it’s about accessibility, engagement and a healthier, happier future for locals and visitors.

“It will be a modern, family-friendly place that will provide social and physical benefits for our community.”

Additional features at the centre include an aqua tower, fountains and water squirts in the lagoon area; a dry play area featuring a unique sensory dome; a grassy lounge lawn featuring a basketball half-court and plenty of open space; swimming club rooms and leased spaces for allied health and associated facilities.

Image credit: City of Darwin.

Related Articles

16th May 2024 - BlueFit’s Botanic Ridge swim school showcases flexibility of Myrtha modular pools

26th April 2024 - Remote Wadeye Pool reopens under YMCA management

17th April 2024 - City of Darwin looks to add facilities for AFL oval

3rd April 2024 - Myrtha Pools celebrates success of SWELL Palmerston

28th March 2024 - Myrtha Pools announces Mattioli partnership

6th March 2024 - Royal Life Saving fears 500 public pools may close without strategic investment

22nd November 2023 - Darwin Waterfront secures multiple awards for commitment to tourism and accessibility

20th February 2024 - Casuarina Coastal Reserve to become Northern Territory’s newest National Park

28th October 2022 - Work underway at Darwin’s new Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre

29th April 2021 - Design plans progress for Darwin’s Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre

16th September 2020 - Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre Masterplan released for feedback

3rd June 2020 - Casuarina Swimming Pool masterplan awarded to Ashford Architects

15th January 2018 - Swimmers make the most of refurbished facilities at Darwin’s Parap Pool

6th October 2017 - PFAS chemicals in Katherine pool prompts closure

12th October 2015 - City of Darwin to outsource management of three public pools

26th May 2015 - Darwin swimming pool to be resized by 50 centimetres in $9 million project

---

Support our industry news service
We hope that you value the news that we publish so while you're here can we ask for your support?

As an independent publisher, we need reader support for our industry news gathering so ask that - if you don't already do so - you back us by subscribing to the printed Australasian Leisure Management magazine and/or our online news.

Click here to view our subscription options.