There's a wave of excitement with South Australians to experience the Malinauskas Labor Government's brand new $135 million Adelaide Aquatic Centre which opened to the public and members first thing this morning.
Casual passes are available and memberships were active when doors opened at 5am this morning.
More than 2000 people are already enrolled in learn-to-swim and squad classes while 1700 health and wellness memberships have already been snapped up since memberships for the new centre opened in November last year.
More than 100 sporting, community and health groups will return to the brand new facility after being accommodated at alternative venues across the Adelaide pool network during construction.
Approximately 1500 lucky ballot winners got to experience the centre on its first day of operation yesterday.
The completion of the project comes less than two years after major construction began in February 2024. Landscaping and installation of new irrigation and turf will continue over the coming month.
More than 1500 full-time equivalent jobs were supported over the life of the project, with more than 2500 people working at pace in recent weeks to complete the finishing touches.
Experienced operator YMCA Aquatic will run the new Adelaide Aquatic Centre, as well as the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre at Oaklands Park with reciprocal rights in place for both venues, for gym and swim.
As put by Emily Bourke
We have already seen an overwhelming response to the first day of the new Adelaide Aquatic Centre operations and now everyone gets to experience this world class facility.
From twisty rides on the waterslides, to fun in the splash zones, pools, relaxation areas, and group fitness and aquatic classes, there's something for everyone.
Already we have seen thousands of people sign up for learn to swim classes and memberships.
I have no doubt this facility is set to delight South Australians for generations to come.
New Adelaide Aquatic Centre Features
- 50m, 10 lane indoor pool
- 25m, 8 lane outdoor pool
- a dedicated indoor warm water rehabilitation pool
- a dedicated indoor learn to swim pool
- a lagoon outdoor pool
- 4 x new waterslides, reaching speeds up to 40 km/h
- entry level diving amenities
- indoor leisure space, with splash zones
- relaxation zone, sauna and steam room
- an outdoor splash pad with waterplay
- an outdoor aquatic zone with BBQs and lawned areas
- a café available for both centre visitors and other Park 2 users
- gym and fitness facilities three times the size than first planned
- inclusive amenities and changerooms
- increased car parking with access from Jeffcott Street
- improved pedestrian and cycle pathways connecting the centre with existing networks.
