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LOCAL LIFE
Work begins on landmark redevelopment
of Mount Druitt Swimming Centre
Construction has officially begun on the biggest redevelopment in the 50- year history of Mount Druitt Swimming Centre, marking a major milestone for one of the community’ s most loved recreational facilities.
Blacktown City Mayor Brad Bunting joined community members on Monday to celebrate the start of works on the $ 40.6 million upgrade, which will transform the centre into a modern, accessible, year-round aquatic facility.
The redevelopment will include a new 25-metre indoor learn-to-swim pool suitable for children and adults, a splash pad for younger visitors, and a refurbished 50-metre outdoor pool. The upgraded centre will also feature inclusive amenities and changerooms, community meeting spaces, and a new kiosk serving both pool users and visitors.
Importantly, the addition of an indoor pool will allow the facility to operate year-round, replacing its previous seasonal use and providing more consistent access for residents. Mayor Bunting said the project represents an exciting new chapter for the community.
“ 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
Blacktown City Mayor Brad Bunting, Robert Buckwell of Whalan, Mount Druitt MP Edmond Atalla.
will continue to cherish and make memories in.”
The project is funded through the NSW Government’ s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program. Member for Mount Druitt Edmond Atalla said the redevelopment would deliver lasting benefits.
“ This project is about investing in the health, wellbeing and future of the Mount Druitt community,” he said.“ It means children can learn to swim close to home, families have a safe place to gather, and seniors can stay active and connected.”
Former Blacktown City Councillor Robert Buckwell, who was in office when the original centre opened in 1975, welcomed the redevelopment, particularly the indoor pool, which will make swim education more accessible.
Construction is expected to take approximately 18 months and forms part of a broader $ 149 million investment in Mount Druitt, including upgrades to the library, a new First Nations Cultural Hub and town centre improvements.
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