- New 50-metre pool now open at Arena Joondalup
- $13 million Cook Government investment delivers a state-of-the-art aquatic facility
- Free Family Fun Day on the Labour Day public holiday
- Cook Government promoting active healthy lifestyles
Families, swimmers, and local clubs in Perth's northern suburbs are set to benefit from a major upgrade at Arena Joondalup, with the venue's new 50-metre pool officially opening today.
The $13 million Cook Government investment delivers a state-of-the-art aquatic facility designed to meet growing demand across Perth's north, supporting everyone from learn-to-swim programs and families through to elite competition.
The new pool significantly enhances the venue's aquatic offering and reinforces Arena Joondalup's role as one of Western Australia's busiest and most important sport and recreation hubs.
Owned and operated by VenuesWest, Arena Joondalup welcomed more than 1.3 million visitors in 2024-25, second only to Optus Stadium across the VenuesWest portfolio.
Built to competition standard, the new 50-metre pool features 10 lanes, starting blocks at both ends, upgraded timing technology, and a deepened shallow end. A submersible dividing wall allows the pool to convert to short-course mode with up to 20 lanes, while also providing flexibility for water polo and other aquatic sports and programs.
Accessibility and safety were key priorities in the design, with new ramp and stair access into the pool, upgraded change rooms, and universal access toilets within the aquatic hall.
The facility also includes artificial intelligence-powered drowning detection technology, enhancing safety for swimmers in both the new lap pool and the refurbished family leisure pool.
To celebrate the opening, Arena Joondalup will host a free Family Fun Day on Monday, 2 March, coinciding with the Labour Day public holiday. The day will include water slide access, come-and-try fitness classes, and pickleball, with ice blocks for the first 1,000 guests.
Visitors will also be welcomed by a striking entry statement artwork created in collaboration between Arena Joondalup staff and Aboriginal students from St Catherine's College, adding a strong community element to the contemporary new aquatic space.
For more information, visit the Arena Joondalup website or follow the venue on social media.
As stated by Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti:
"The opening of the new 50-metre pool at Arena Joondalup is great for Perth's northern suburbs and yet another example of our government delivering the infrastructure growing communities need.
"Swimming pools bring communities together and this investment will support active, healthy lifestyles for Western Australians for many years to come.
"Arena Joondalup is already one of the busiest venues in Western Australia, and this upgrade ensures it continues to meet the needs of the community for decades to come."
As stated by Joondalup MLA Emily Hamilton:
"Today's opening is fantastic news for our local community and a proud moment for Arena Joondalup.
"This facility provides the high-quality aquatic infrastructure our residents deserve in Perth's growing metropolitan area.
"Swimming is such an important part of Western Australian life, and I'm excited to see this new pool bring people together while supporting health, wellbeing, and community connection."
As stated by VenuesWest CEO David Etherton:
"The opening of the new pool marks a gamechanging upgrade for Arena Joondalup and our customers.
"This facility offers versatility and features that were simply not possible in the previous pool, supporting everything from family recreation to elite competition.
"We sincerely thank our members and the community for their patience during construction and look forward to welcoming Arena Swim Club back, along with local swimmers and families, to enjoy the new pool."
