Construction is underway on the biggest redevelopment in Mount Druitt Swimming Centre's 50-year history and one that will bring even more enjoyment and memories.
Blacktown City Mayor Brad Bunting and community members on Monday celebrated works beginning on a new centre that will provide a modern and accessible venue.
The new centre will offer:
- a 25m indoor learn-to-swim pool for children and adults
- a refurbished 50m outdoor pool
- year-round swimming at what was previously a seasonal venue
- inclusive amenities and changerooms, as well as spaces for community meetings
- a new kiosk which will serve people in the pool area and outside the venue.
Mayor Bunting was pleased to see construction underway.
"We all saw how much our community loves Mount Druitt Swimming Centre when Council held the End of an Era celebrations in January," he said.
"It's exciting we will have a new, modern venue that people will continue to cherish and make memories in."
The $40.6 million Mount Druitt upgrade is funded by the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program.
Member for Mount Druitt Edmond Atalla said the start of construction of the new pool was an exciting milestone.
"This project is about investing in the health, wellbeing, and future of the Mount Druitt community.
"The redevelopment of Mount Druitt Swimming Centre means our kids can learn to swim close to home, families can have a safe and welcoming place to gather, and seniors can stay active and connected.
"I'm proud to see this long-awaited project moving forward and thank the Minns Labor Government for providing the necessary funds through the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program."
Robert Buckwell of Whalan was a Blacktown City Councillor when the centre opened in 1975.
He was just as excited for the new era.
"Young children will enjoy learning to swim because the indoor pool will make it much easier to teach them.
"I think it's going to be excellent."
Construction of the new swimming centre is expected to take about 18 months.
The plans form part of a $149 million investment in Mount Druitt. This includes the expansion of the Mount Druitt Library and Community Hub, the building of a First Nations Cultural Hub and public domain improvements to the town centre.
These are all part of Council's masterplan for the area.
