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Construction work on the North Sydney Olympic Pool is delayed due to design and construction issues that have been encountered with the structural steel roof framing over the 25m indoor pool, resulting in the disassembly of this work. The extent of the delay is currently being assessed and it is anticipated that this will be reported to the next meeting of the Council, however it is estimated the delay could extend completion of construction to late 2024/early 2025.
Recent works include:
- 50m Pool tiling complete
- Level 2 Glazing to Gym facade complete
- Leisure Pool Structure 80% complete
- Lift 1 installation complete
- Piling to south-east complete (Ripples Cafe)
Operations update:
- We're working on a tender for the internal café
- A comprehensive AV/PA system has been designed and will be installed throughout the centre
- We’re investing in an internationally recognised timing system for the 50m Olympic pool
Highlights of the redevelopment project
The new state-of-the-art fitness and leisure centre will significantly improve and expand the aquatic and recreational facilities available. This includes:
- Existing 50m and 25m pools will be upgraded and art deco features will be maintained, including the harbourside wall, sundeck and heritage stair tower
- Exciting kids waterplay area with a splash pad and water spray feature
- New warm water pool suitable for gentle exercise and other programs
- Expanded gym with harbour views, separate spin and exercise rooms
- Larger creche with private indoor and outdoor spaces
- New 970-person grandstand with permanent shade for sun-safe swimming carnivals
- Ramp access to pools and accessible change rooms
Watch this video to discover how the pool redevelopment will progress overall.
Watch this video for information and Q&A on the project - March 2021.
Redevelopment background
2023 August
Council resolved to appoint external project management specialists APP Group
2023 April
Independent review of the North Sydney Olympic Pool redevelopment project was commissioned and reported to Council
2021 March
Work begins on site
2020 December
Icon SI (Aust) Pty Ltd appointed to redevelop the North Sydney Olympic Pool.
2020 October
Final detailed design and tender documentation completed. Tenders called from a short list of eight prospective tenderers derived from an earlier Expression of Interest process.
2020 July
North Sydney Olympic Pool redevelopment received approval from the Sydney North Planning Panel on 1 July 2020.
2020 April
Council resolves to adopt amended plans. View amended DA plans and other documentation through DA Tracking (search for DA 347/19 in the search field).
2020 March
Brewster Hjorth Architects informs Council that the independent planner assessing the application has requested further information and design changes to address predominantly heritage issues.
2019 October
DA lodged and placed on public exhibition.
2019 August
Progress is reported to Council and DA phase of the redevelopment project begins.
2019 March
North Sydney Council votes to progress redevelopment to Stage 2 Design – Preparation of a DA and Statutory Approvals. For more information on the redevelopment view Report to Council 25 March 2019, Media Release 26 March 2019.
2018 June
Following an extensive Tender process for Design and Project Management Services, Brewster Hjorth Architects and sub consultant team are appointed to redevelop the NSOP complex.
2017 November
A mayoral minute was put to Council where it was resolved to continue the project with Option 2.
2016 March
Outcome of Phase 2 Community Consultation reported to Council. Council resolves to defer the project. View NSOP Redevelopment Options March 2016, Addendum NSOP Community Consultation Results March 2016.
2015 August
Phase 2 Community Consultation of six options conducted.
2015 March
Council resolves to present six options developed from Phase 1 Community Consultation.
2014 December
Consultation findings presented to Council.
2014 September to November
Phase 1 Community Consultation conducted.
2014 December
Redevelopment masterplan options prepared by consultants.
2013 July
Redevelopment of North Sydney Olympic Pool approved by Council.
Project review
The review of the North Sydney Olympic Pool redevelopment project is now complete. The review was conducted by independent consultants PricewaterhouseCoopers. The expected completion date for the Pool is April 2024.