Willoughby Leisure Centre Upgrade

Construction progress on site over last month

• Concourse slab around pools complete
• Leakage test passed for Learn to Swim Pool & Program Pool
• Scaffold ‘bird cage’ installed for steel framework construction
• Structural steel (Columns & curved roof beams) erection on northern sector of the site

Focus of construction work in coming month

• Structural steel (Columns & curved roof beams) erection on southern sector of the site
• Delivery to site of electrical substation
• Surface preparation for floor finishes/tiling on Learn to Swim Pool & Leisure Pool
• Existing plant room slab integration

Completed works

Since the pool closed on 19 November 2022, the following works have been completed:

• Site establishment
• Demolition of the old pool hall
• Implementation of Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) approved Asbestos Management Plan protocols with excavation and removal of some asbestos contaminated soil.
• Construction of new piles to support the pool hall
• Structural retaining wall on the site’s north-eastern boundary completed
• Capping of contaminated soil on 100% of the site
• New stormwater line in Small Street
• Below ground backwash tanks for the 25m and program pools
• Pool Concrete shells are complete for the 25m Pool, Program Pool, Learn to Swim Pool and Spa
• Concrete ring beams to support steel columns
• Concrete slabs for upper level plant rooms
• Structural steel columns & roof beams to northern sector of the site

Other relevant project updates over the last month

• Continuation of the Asbestos Management Plan - daily air monitoring continuing

Centre facilities currently open

• Health club and sports hall, including a full range of land-based group fitness classes

Expected project completion date

• 2025

A progress report on upgrades to the Willoughby Leisure Centre will be submitted to Council in the first quarter of 2025.

Following review of the report, we anticipate being able to provide a more information re the timeline for project completion and date for the opening of the new pool.

We’ll provide further updates on this page, as more information becomes available.

Construction progress on site over last month

• Concourse slab around pools is predominately complete
• Family Change Room – Walls & columns poured
• Upper plant room – Concrete slab above family change room complete
• Concrete walls around eastern spa area poured
• Water testing of pools
• Scaffold ‘bird cage’ installed for steel framework construction
• Ring beam to support the pool hall’s structural steel complete

Focus of construction work in coming month

• Structural steel delivery to site
• Erection of structural steel columns & beams for northern end of the site
• Completion of pool cover concrete boxes
• Completion of concourse slab
• Existing plant room slab integration
• Filtration pipes to southern wall void to be installed
• Completion of slab base for Electrical Sub Station

Completed works

Since the pool closed on 19 November 2022, the following works have been completed:

• Site establishment
• Demolition of the old pool hall
• Implementation of Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) approved Asbestos Management Plan protocols with excavation and removal of some asbestos contaminated soil.
• Construction of new piles to support the pool hall
• Structural retaining wall on the site’s north-eastern boundary completed
• Capping of contaminated soil on 100% of the site
• New stormwater line in Small Street
• Below ground backwash tanks for the 25m and program pools
• Pool Concrete shells are complete for the 25m Pool, Program Pool, Learn to Swim Pool and Spa
• Concrete ring beams to support steel columns

Other relevant project updates over the last month

• A new time lapse video, showing construction between January and July 2024, has been added to the project website.
• Continuation of the Asbestos Management Plan - daily air monitoring continuing

Centre facilities currently open

• Health club and sports hall, including a full range of land-based group fitness classes

Expected project completion date

• 2025

Project photographs from October 2026.

Construction progress on site over last month

• Leisure pool – concrete base and walls poured
• Program Pool – pool covers - concrete poured
• Family change room – concrete slab poured
• Concrete poured for ring beam to support the pool hall’s structural steel underway

Focus of construction work in coming month

• Concrete pour for a portion of the pool hall concourse slab
• 25m Pool – concrete pour for ramps
• Program Pool – pour pool cover base
• Spa – concourse – concrete pour
• Commence erection of scaffolding to construction steel framework
• Steel framework for northern end of pool hall due to arrive on site

Completed works

Since the pool closed on 19 November 2022, the following works have been completed:

• Site establishment
• Demolition of the old pool hall
• Implementation of Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) approved Asbestos Management Plan protocols with excavation and removal of some asbestos contaminated soil.
• Construction of new piles to support the pool hall
• Structural retaining wall on the site’s north-eastern boundary completed
• Capping of contaminated soil on 100% of the site
• New stormwater line in Small Street
• Below ground backwash tanks for the 25m and program pools
• Pool Concrete shells are complete for the 25m Pool, Program Pool, Learn to Swim Pool and Spa

Other relevant project updates over the last month

• A new time lapse video, showing construction between January and July 2024, has been added to the project website.
• Continuation of the Asbestos Management Plan - daily air monitoring continuing

Centre facilities currently open

• Health club and sports hall, including a full range of land-based group fitness classes

Expected project completion date

• 2025

View of completed pool shells

Family change room – concrete slab pour

On Tuesday, 3rd September 2024, there will be increased truck movements and noise as Belmadar undertake a large and complex pour concrete pour for the Leisure Splashpad pool. This the final pool to be poured and due to the number of water features it includes, may take longer than planned. Nearby residents have been notified of the works.