Botany Aquatic Centre Redevelopment

Early Works Underway

Bayside Council is currently redeveloping the much-loved Botany Aquatic Centre (BAC).

The updated facilities will include:

Adventure waterplay and slides
A 50 metre outdoor competition pool and 25 metre indoor lap pool
An Indoor learn to swim pool
A new building with entrance, amenities, gym space, change rooms and kiosk
A new grandstand
Landscaping of the open green space

Start date

Winter 2025

End date

Summer 2027 / 28

Location

Botany Aquatic Centre, Myrtle Street &, Jasmine St, Botany NSW 2019

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The facility is now closed and undergoing demolition to make way for an improved modern aquatic and recreational centre for Bayside Council’s diverse and growing population.

Council will be undertaking the construction works for the new BAC in two stages – Early Works and Main Works. This will allow Council to reduce any risks or delays due to site issues and better meet community expectations.

The Early Works will include the demolition of the buildings, pools and other structures as well as partial earthworks.

The Main Works will include further earthworks, construction of the new outdoor pool, main building (including indoor pools and gym), grandstand, water slides and waterplay, upgrades to the carpark and landscaping works.

Council has now engaged a qualified and experienced contractor to undertake the Early Works – Ford Civil Contracting, who are equipped to manage the earthworks, removal of hazardous materials and execute the demolition works in a safe and professional manner.

Scope of Works

The Early Works will include the following activities

Site establishment, hoarding and environmental protection measures
Safe removal of all hazardous materials, including asbestos
Demolition of the buildings, pools, plant room and other structures
Removal of trees (as per the Development Approval)
Partial earthworks

Project Timeline

The Early Works are scheduled to commence in July 2025 and be completed in Spring 2025. The Main Works will commence following the completion of the Early Works.

Engagement Snapshot

We engaged with the community in 2019 and received hundreds of informed and passionate responses. We listened and incorporated your feedback into our project plans. Visit the Botany Aquatic Centre Have Your Say page for information about our engagement process and results.

Design Plans

Our site plan for the BAC redevelopment show what is changing and where new features are located. You can see below how the developments may look when completed.

Facilities

Slides

Our redevelopment plans include the return of water slides to Botany Aquatic Centre.

Pool area

Our community pool design looks to create a connection with landscape that speaks to the Booralee parkland location.

The design draws inspiration from the heritage of the existing centre, while the scale of the building provides a sense of shelter around the recreational pools.

This design offers a 50m pool with spectator seating, outdoor café, waterslides and a splash pad, but still preserves the open space and areas for family barbeques.

Foyer

The new foyer is designed to be a gateway onto the park and provides simple and intuitive access to the centre.

Indoor pool

Our layout of the indoor pool hall considers environmental factors that enhance sustainability.

The hall is aligned so the pool receives heating and controlled natural lighting from the sun throughout the day. This will facilitate year long learn to swim and 25m programme pools, spectator seating and allow easy access to the landscape beyond.

Spectator seating

Spectator seating provides shade for large groups catering for swim meets and galas.

Splash pad

Our splash pad offers shade covered family play which is surrounded by grass areas. Existing trees and plants will be retained where possible to preserve the nature and characteristics of the current swim centre.

Site Access

Part of the carpark will be occupied during construction and will have restricted access. The area of carpark adjacent to Booralee Park will remain open to the public throughout the Early Works and access to Booralee Park will not be impacted.

Please be assured that every effort will be made to minimise disruption to the surrounding community. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation whilst we undertake the delivery of this exciting new facility for the community.