Construction is well underway on the new $63.5 million Carss Park Pool, marking a major milestone in the delivery of a new aquatic facility for the Kogarah Bay community.
Piling and inground works are progressing, with the foundations now taking shape for a new pool and facilities that will serve the community for decades to come.
The new facility is on track to open in late 2027 and will include an eight-lane, 50-metre outdoor pool, a 20-metre outdoor Learn to Swim pool and modern amenities including toilets, change rooms, family spaces and a kiosk.
Once complete, the new Carss Park Pool will provide a modern recreation, competition and Learn to Swim facility for local families, schools, swimmers and the broader community.
The Kogarah War Memorial Pool at Carss Park closed in 2019 after it was found to be polluting Kogarah Bay.
The much-loved pool has a proud history of producing some of Australia's greatest swimmers, including former Olympian Janelle Pallister, mother of current Olympic gold medallist Lani Pallister.
Following strong community advocacy, all three levels of government are working together to deliver this important community facility. The $63.5 million project is being jointly funded by with the Minns Labor Government committing $38.5 million, the Albanese Labor Government $10 million and Georges River Council $15 million.
ADCO Constructions is leading construction of the new facility under the guidance of the NSW Office of Sport and NSW Public Works.
Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:
"Having a local pool is hugely important to communities and with construction now underway, people can look forward to cooling off next summer close to home.
"This new pool will have positive health impacts for the local community, allowing residents to come together for recreation and training."
Quotes attributable to the NSW Minister for Sport, Steve Kamper:
"The Minns Labor Government promised, and is delivering on its commitment to return Carss Park Pool to the St George community.
"The new pool will provide generations of local families with a place to swim, stay active and connect with their community, and it's exciting to see work under way at the site with a $38.5million injection from the Minns Labor Government.
"St George residents can start getting excited about swimming at one of Sydney's most modern and accessible swimming facilities from late next year."
Quotes attributable to Member for Banks, Zhi Soon:
"The new, modern, and accessible Carss Park Pool will be a huge win for the community, and the return of a much-loved community asset.
"I am proud that the Albanese Government has delivered on its promise of $10 million in Federal Funding for this incredibly deserving project".
Quotes Attributable to Member for Barton, Ash Ambihaipahar:
"The former Carss Park Pool holds so many memories for local families, schools and swimmers, which is why this project means so much to our community.
"At the election, we committed to supporting the return of Carss Park Pool, and I'm proud that commitment is now being delivered."
Quotes attributable to Georges River Mayor, Elise Borg:
"The start of construction at Carss Park Pool marks a major milestone for Georges River.
"Carss Park Pool was never just a pool, it was where people kept healthy, stayed connected, and built friendships.
"Our community has waited a long time for this moment, and seeing work underway makes the project tangible.
"My hope is that Carss Park Pool once again becomes a place where champions are made, where children learn to swim, where schools hold their carnivals, and where the community gathers for generations to come."
