Thebarton Aquatic Centre reopens with a splash

Monday, 15 July 2024

The Thebarton Aquatic Centre will reopen to the public this week following an extensive $8.7 million refurbishment.

Visitors will enjoy refurbished pools, along with a reconstructed concourse around the edge of the pools, including a new wet deck for the 25 metre pool, slip resistant tiles, improved drainage and a new inclusive ramp into the main pool. 

New walls, fresh paint and a new roof have not only improved the look and feel of the centre but will also increase the structural life of the building.

The change rooms have been rebuilt and now provide 50 per cent more toilets and showers than were previously available.

A new lifeguard office and first aid room will provide a direct view and access to the pool deck. 

The refurbishment also includes two new multipurpose areas able to be used for presentations. They will be available as learning and function spaces with students from the adjacent Thebarton Senior College and the Department for Education’s Water Safety program also able to use the space for teaching and learning water safety skills. 

The Department for Education has invested in new resources at the centre, including equipment to ensure personalised water safety, disability support and WHS compliance, which includes a defibrillator.

YMCA South Australia will be the new operator. It operates a range of venues across South Australia including The Parks Recreation and Sports Centre, the Purruna Spencer Newton Centre at Scotch College and the St Clair Recreation Centre.

The centre has been closed since late September to enable the major upgrade of this much-loved community facility to be undertaken. Thebarton Aquatic Centre will be operated by the YMCA and will be operational from Monday 22 July 2024.

For more information please visit www.thebarton.ymca.org.au