Singleton Gym + Swim - 25m Heated Indoor Pool

Announcement

Singleton Gym + Swim 25m indoor heated pool is currently open for use without an enclosure on a temporary basis.

More than $2.73 million has been invested in improvements to Singleton Gym + Swim in 2025/2026 including amenities upgrades, mechanical upgrades and the installation of an all-new splash pad.

As part of this program of works, the indoor heated 25m pool was closed and emptied in November 2025 to allow for filtration upgrades and mechanical repairs.

During the closure period, detailed engineering investigations were undertaken into the condition of the pool shell and return pipe beneath the pool, as well as the roof structure.

While the pool shell and return pipe were in found to be in good condition and safe for use, the dome roof was found to have a critical deterioration of structural elements.

The structure was demolished in May 2026.

Council is working as quickly as possible on a solution to permanently reopen the pool and minimise further disruptions to our community, Belgravia staff and programs at the venue.

Latest update - August 2026

Temporary operation of 25m pool without enclosure

The 25m heated pool has reopened for use without an enclosure on a temporary basis.

After undertaking testing to heat the pool without an enclosure, the facility has been returned to Belgravia for use on a temporary basis with pool temperatures holding steady at a comfortable 28-29 degrees.

Hours of operation are:
Monday to Friday: 8am – 4.30pm
Saturday: 8am – 4pm
Sunday: 10am-4pm

More information about operating hours and activities

25m pool permanent solution

Council staff are continuing to assess tenders for a permanent solution for the future of the pool with a view to presenting a report to Councillors at their August meeting for determination.

Council meeting reports and resolutions

Resolution from Council’s ordinary meeting on Tuesday 21 July 2026:

The Committee noted the information provided during the closed session.

Report – Project Status Report #3 – Gym & Swim 25m Pool Project

Gym + Swim 25m Pool - Project Status Report #3 - July 2026

Resolution from Council’s ordinary meeting on Tuesday 16 June 2026:

Temporary Operation of 25m Pool Without Enclosure – Feasibility Status Update

The purpose of this report was to provide an update on the feasible, with considerations to public safety, costs (capital and operational), season duration (from when to when) and target service level (what temperatures, what opening hours etc).

1. Subject to the 25m pool performance trial results being accepted by the facility operator and costs falling within the estimates provided by staff, that Council:

a. Delegate to the Acting General Manager approval to proceed with the Return to Service implementation plan including remaining physical works before handover to the facility operator.

b. Note the functional and service level parameters including reopening date and opening hours will be determined by the facility operator in consultation with Council staff.

c. Receive a further report summarising the outcome of operations after the first full month of temporary use.

Report - Temporary Operation of 25m Pool Without Enclosure

Report - Temporary Operation of 25m Pool without enclosure

Project Status Report #2 – Gym & Swim 25m Pool Project – NOTED.

Gym + Swim 25m Pool – Project Status Report #2 – June 2026

Resolution from Council’s extraordinary meeting on Tuesday 26 May 2026:

Request to Call Extraordinary Meeting of Council - T2025.010 - Singleton Gym and Swim Dome Replacement.

The Committee noted the responses to questions.

Resolution from Council’s ordinary meeting on Tuesday 19 May 2026:

Project Status Report #1 – Gym & Swim 25m Pool Project – NOTED.

Gym + Swim 25m Pool – Project Status Report #1 – May 2026

Resolution from Council’s meeting on Tuesday 21 April 2026:

1. Note a contract has been awarded for the demolition of the 25m pool existing dome structure with a target completion in June 2026.

2. Note the evaluation process of potential solutions undertaken for the 25m pool based on criteria including community impact, capital cost, speed of solution, operational costs, visitation and revenue.

3. Note the preferred concept recommended for the 25m pool is to replace the demolished existing dome with a new enclosure.

4. Approve the commencement of procurement activities for the design and construction of a new 25m pool enclosure (either as per the current approved design or an alternative design) or an outdoor heated pool solution.

5. Note that following the outcome of the procurement process, a tender evaluation report will be returned to Council for final determination.

6. Note that staff will investigate temporary operation of the existing 25m pool heating without an enclosure, to determine if this is feasible.

7. If temporary operation of the existing 25m pool heating is deemed feasible:

a. Delegate to the General Manager approval to proceed with necessary temporary works.

b. Receive a status report including options, expected performance, capital and operational cost, methodology and risk.

8. Note the requirement for a heated pool facility (either indoor or outdoor) to be in service for the community by 1 April 2027.

9. Endorse a separate investigation to explore the feasibility of future heating of the outdoor 50m pool.

10. A report to Council each month that provides a status update.

11. An extraordinary meeting to be held as soon as practical to award the tender.

Resolution from Council's meeting on Tuesday 17 March 2026:

1. Note the engineering advice confirming the Gym + Swim 25m pool dome structure has reached the end of its serviceable life.

2. Approve the commencement of procurement activities for the demolition of the existing dome structure, to be funded from the currently approved project budget.

3. Approve an additional budget provision of $2,943,407 comprising:

a. $1,210,412 from Unallocated Loans, and

b. $1,732,995 from the Infrastructure Management Fund,

to establish a total provisional project budget of $6,687,522.

4. Note that approval of this provisional funding does not commit Council to any specific solution, and that all proposed concepts will undergo a lifecycle cost‑benefit analysis, risk assessment, operational impact and procurement strategy review.

5. Endorse the continuation of due diligence activities and receive a further report outlining the recommended next steps and final funding requirements before any commitment to proceed.

6. Note the ongoing operational, financial and community impacts associated with the temporary closure of the 25m pool, and the coordinated communications approach being implemented with Belgravia Leisure.

7. Remove any option to permanently close the 25m pool.

8. Report back to the April 2026 meeting to discuss future options for the 25m and 50m pool.