Latest News

Back to Latest News back

 

Former Golf Club to be redeveloped as site for new Parramatta Aquatic Centre

Former Golf Club to be redeveloped as site for new Parramatta Aquatic Centre
June 22, 2016

The NSW Government has identified land at the former Parramatta Golf Course as being a suitable site for a new aquatic centre to replace the Parramatta Swimming Centre – which is being demolished as part of the redevelopment of the Parramatta Stadium.

Following work between the NSW Government, the City of Parramatta and the site’s owner, Parramatta Park Trust, NSW Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres said the eastern end of the former Parramatta Golf Course, which went into voluntary administration in April last year, has been pinpointed

Minister Ayres explained “a feasibility study will now be conducted to confirm the suitability of the former golf course site and a master plan will be developed to explore opportunities for the area to be upgraded and repurposed for public use.”

However, the Minister did not commit any NSW Government funds for the new facility, adding “subject to the finalisation of funding arrangements, the City of Parramatta Council will be responsible for delivering the new aquatic centre.”

Operated by the City of Parramatta, the current Parramatta Swimming Centre sits on land leased, on a month-by-month basis, from the Parramatta Park Trust.

Rather than being incorporated into the design of the new Parramatta/ Western Sydney Stadium project, the outdoor facility is to be demolished.

A statement from the NSW Government claimed that the Parramatta Swimming Centre was being demolished because of the “bigger footprint ... needed as a result of modern security requirements that mean more circulation zones around the stadium and due to the need for improved pedestrian and vehicle access.”

Administrator of the City of Parramatta, Amanda Chadwick, said the NSW Government’s masterplan is a good opportunity for Council to design and build a modern aquatic facility close to the CBD.

She explained “we know our residents and workers want and need a swimming centre that is close to the CBD to support health and fitness and to provide swimming classes and school activities.

“We look forward to working with the Government, particularly the Parramatta Park Trust, on the feasibility and master planning work.”

Located to the south of the Parramatta River, just along from the thriving Westfield Parramatta shopping centre, the Parramatta Golf Course had also been suggested as a site for the relocated the Powerhouse Museum (Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences).

The former nine-hole golf course occupies 25 hectares of public open space.

Parramatta Swimming Centre will remain open throughout the 2016/17 summer season until the end of March 2017.

The master planning process will be led by the Parramatta Park Trust.

Images: The current Parramatta Swimming Centre (top) and the former Parramatta Golf Course (below).

2nd June 2016 - PARRAMATTA STADIUM REDEVELOPMENT ENTERS DESIGN PHASE

15th April 2016 - PARRAMATTA POOL SET FOR DEMOLITION AS PART OF PIRTEK STADIUM REDEVELOPMENT 

14th April 2016 - SYDNEY’S STADIUM DEBATE OVER AS NSW GOVERNMENT COMMITS $1.6 BILLION TO REFURBISHMENTS

11th April 2016 - POWERHOUSE MUSEUM TO BE RELOCATED TO THE BANKS OF THE PARRAMATTA RIVER

17th February 2016 - PIRTEK STADIUM EXPANSION TO REQUIRE DEMOLITION OF PARRAMATTA SWIMMING CENTRE

9th July 2015 - HOLROYD CITY COUNCIL ADVANCES PLANS FOR REGIONAL AQUATIC WELLNESS CENTRE


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.

 

supplier directory

The Complete Guide to Leisure Industry Products & Services.

See the directory see all

Aussie Strength

Commercial gym equipment supplier Aussie Strength was wound up at the end of 2022.    .aussie p { padding:20px; }

read more

Fitness / Technology / Wellness

 
 

Pico Play

Pico Play is a global leader in the planning, design, development and construction of world-class themed attractions and entertainment that deliver extraordinary and memorable experiences to millions…

read more

Attractions / Consultants / Design / Recreation / Tourism

 
 

iDwala Pty Ltd

iDwala is the Community Sports Facility Specialist offering the highest quality designs and technical expertise to Councils, Schools and Sporting Clubs looking to create sporting…

read more

Consultants / Design / Recreation / Sport / Surfaces

 
 

Vivaticket

As of the 1st July 2018, Enta Australasia Pty Ltd/Best Union has been rebranded as Vivaticket Pty Ltd.  Vivaticket is the ideal strategic partner for the organisation and management of your…

read more

Attractions / Entertainment / Sport / Ticketing / Venues

 
 

PathMinder

PathMinder Pty Ltd have partnered with AllUser Industries srl to bring Europe’s most advanced high security portals to the Australian and New Zealand markets. AllUser Industries started to…

read more

Access / Fitness / Recreation / Security

 
 

APT Asia Pacific Pty Ltd

APT (Advanced Polymer Technology) is the leading global manufacturer of polyurethane-based materials, acrylic coatings and synthetic turf products for sporting and recreational applications. From…

read more

Environment / Sport / Surfaces / Technology

 
 

Technogym Australia

Technogym is the leading company in the Wellness and Fitness field all over the world. With 2,200 employees, 14 branches in Europe, U.S., South America, Asia  and Australia, Technogym exports its…

read more

Fitness / Technology / Wellness

 
 

Smart Connection Consultancy

Smart Connection Consultancy is a boutique sport and recreation consultancy who has become one of Australia’s leading advocates for the use of synthetic sports surfaces as a vehicle to grow…

read more

Consultants / Recreation / Sport / Surfaces

 
 
 
 

get listed with our suppliers directory

Get your business noticed in our targeted directory. Viewed by 10,000 industry professionals per week!

list your business