West Wallsend Swim Centre

Announcement

West Wallsend Swim Centre will be closed from Friday 11 to Tuesday 29 April 2025 for scheduled works relating to the new Learn to Swim Pool upgrades.

Works to upgrade the car park on the western side of West Wallsend Swim Centre will begin on 7 April 2025. Pool users are still able to use the existing car park during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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West Wallsend Swim Centre will be expanded to include a new learn to swim pool, while the centre's power will be upgraded.

Background

It comes as rapid residential growth in and around West Wallsend and Cameron Park causes an increase in demand for the existing 25m pool. The multi-million dollar project also aligns with Councils adopted Aquatic facilities Strategy which identifies the expansion of the swim centre as a high priority action.

The Australian Government is commiting $1.7 million to the project through its Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

Key features

The new learn to swim pool area which will feature:
- shower wash-off area
- bench seats
- non-slip decking
- wheelchair access into the pool area
- pool covers
- accessible bathrooms and showers
- change rooms
- new lifeguard workspace to provide better surveillance
- sign-in desk
- an accesibility ramp into the pool
power upgrades
car park upgrades

While feedback on the concept designs has closed, you can still view them at shapelakemac.com.au.

Car park upgrades

To support the expansion of West Wallsend Swim Centres’ new Learn to Swim pool, there will be car park work undertaken commencing April 2025. The car park to the Western side of the pool is being upgraded to an asphalt surface providing 19 designated spaces. Pool users can continue to use the existing car park while the Western car park is being constructed.