Latest project update - November 2024.

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