Construction begins on Adelaide Aquatic Centre

Construction has begun on a new aquatic centre in Adelaide designed by JPE Design Studio, Warren and Mahoney and Yellaka (Karl Winda Telfer).

The $135 million project will be located the Adelaide City northern Park Lands at Pardipardinyilla / Denise Norton Park (Park 2).

According to the South Australian Department of Infrastructure and Transport, "The design approach has been centred around creating high quality spaces that use warm and natural tones to reflect the local landscape. There has also been a strong focus on ensuring the spaces are welcoming for all people of all abilities, cultures and ages."

The facility will include a 50-metre, 10-lane indoor pool, a 25-metre, an 8-lane outdoor pool, a dedicated indoor rehabilitation pool, a dedicated learn to swim pool, an outdoor lagoon pool, diving facilities, indoor and outdoor water play areas, spa, sauna and steam room facilities, gym and fitness facilities, cafe, barbecue, and lawned areas, and inclusive amenities and change rooms.

The new Adelaide Aquatic Centre will replace existing centre, which is due to close on 1 August. The redevelopment will allow 1,000 square metres of land to be returned to Adelaide Park Lands.

"We're delivering a sustainably designed swimming centre that will be built responsibly using locally-sourced, low carbon materials wherever possible," said South Australian infrastructure minister Tom Koutsantonis. "This work is creating an iconic structure that will meet the needs of the community for many years to come."

The new centre is due to open in the summer of 2025-26.