Singleton Gym + Swim 25m Heated Indoor Pool Temporary Closure

Temporary Closure

Singleton Gym + Swim 25m indoor heated pool is currently closed until further notice. We apologise for this ongoing inconvenience.

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Singleton Council apologises for the inconvenience caused by the ongoing closure of the indoor heated 25m pool at Singleton Gym + Swim.

More than $2.73 million has been invested in improvements to Singleton Gym + Swim over the past year, 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.

Unfortunately, because the dome cannot be certified for the winter season, the pool must remain closed until the structure is removed.

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

Again, Council sincerely apologises for this ongoing inconvenience.

Latest update

A Request for Quotation for the demolition of the dome roof is currently open and closes on 9 April.
A further report detailing possible solutions for the future of the pool will be presented to Council’s next ordinary meeting on 21 April.

Resolution from Council's meeting on Tuesday 17 March:

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.

View the meeting minutes

Further updates will be provided as this project progresses.