Designs revealed for new Adelaide Aquatic Centre

The South Australian government has unveiled concept designs for a new Adelaide Aquatic Centre, which will replace the existing centre in the northern park lands at Pardipardinyilla / Denise Norton Park.

In September 2022, JPE Design Studio and Warren and Mahoney were appointed to design the new centre.

The $135-million, multi-level facility will accommodate a 25-metre, six-lane outdoor pool with a lagoon; dedicated pools for rehabilitation and learn-to-swim programs; gym, sauna and steam room facilities; a cafe and play areas.

The new centre will have a smaller footprint than the existing one, returning approximately 1,000 square metres to the Adelaide Park Lands that surround the city. The building is also designed to be embedded within the natural landscape and align with National Heritage principles, with clear delineation between the city and the park lands.

A development application will be submitted to the State Commission Assessment Panel in the coming weeks. If approved, the new centre is expected to be complete in late 2025.