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Council’s contractor, ICON, is now reporting that the pool construction will be complete by July 2025 due to delays with the structural steel for the 25m indoor pool roof. Once the completed facility is handed over to Council, we will need to commission and prepare the site for opening, which will take up to 3 months.
Our priority remains delivering a first-class facility that meets the needs of the community and we will continue to keep you updated.
Please see the latest editions of the North Sydney Olympic Pool e-newsletters for all the latest information.
Timeline of works
2025 March
The lower roof structural steel for both the grandstand and entry is now complete, marking a major construction milestone. Work continues across multiple areas of the site, with tiling and finishes underway on the sundeck and aluminium battens being installed to the underside.
On Level 1, lockers have been installed and floor tiling in the Family Change area is progressing well. Meanwhile, blockwork is now complete in the Level 2 gym amenities, and screeding and waterproofing works continue in the Level 3 amenities area.
Report to Council 24 March 2025 - progress update
Report to Council 10 March 2025 - loan funding
2025 February
The lower roof structural steel has been installed over the Level 3 grandstand, with the lower roof steel entry also nearing completion. Tiling and finishes are now underway in the leisure pool, while tiling and fixture installation continue in the Level 1 amenities area. The Western Stairs have been fully waterproofed, with paving set to follow shortly. Once complete, the stairs will provide public access from Paul Street to Olympic Drive and Luna Park.
Report to Council 24 February 2025 - progress update
2025 January
The structural steel ramp for the heritage Eastern Stair Tower is now complete. The ramp will allow wheelchair users or people with prams to access the new lift and all facility levels, including the gym, gelato bar, sundeck and outdoor pools. The underfloor heating and tiling in the Level 1 changerooms have also been completed. The Level 1 amenities have been waterproofed, with tiling and fixtures to follow. The site's future internet cabling is also now connected.
2024 December
Report to Council 9 December 2024 - progress update
2024 November
Progress this month includes the commencement of zinc cladding installation on Level 4, further enhancing the facility's design. High-level services have been completed on Level 3 and in the new Level 2 gym area. Tiling of the walls adjacent to the 50m pool is now underway, with internal waterproofing and wall tiling continuing on Level 1.
A significant milestone was achieved with the recent commissioning of the electricity substation, providing permanent power to the site and supporting ongoing construction and future operations.
Report to Council 25 November 2024 - progress update
2024 October
The Southern Wall heritage restoration is now complete, marking a major milestone in preserving the site's historic character. The high-level services installation in the gym has also been completed, and the structural steel installation for the 25m pool upper roof is nearing completion.
Work continues on the outdoor leisure pool, with preparatory works now underway. The seawater intake system is successfully connected to the seawall and wharf, supporting sustainable water use for the pools. The mechanical plant installation is progressing steadily, and the services and ceiling finishes in the Eastern Stair Tower are also nearing completion.
Report to Council 28 October 2024 - progress update
Report to Council 28 October 2024 - Aqua Dining tenancy fitout
2024 September
The Western Stairs' heritage wall restoration is now complete. The Southern Wall heritage restoration, and construction of the changing rooms, gym and internal spaces are progressing steadily, with the enclosure works continuing. The construction of the sundeck on Level 2 is also nearing completion and the structural steel for the 25m pool hall is being installed.
The gym space continues to take shape, with the installation of all mechanical, hydraulic and electrical services - and the wall linings encasing these services – now complete. The southern side glazing is nearing completion, and the ceiling finishes are also underway.
2024 August
Construction across the site is continuing and tiling of the outdoor 50m pool is now complete.
The western tower heritage restoration works are also now complete and the fit-out of plant rooms on levels 1 and 2 is progressing.
High-level services on level 3 have begun to be installed, and internal walls and ceilings are being 'closed in'.
2024 July
Report to Council 22 July 2024 - progress update
Report to Council 22 July 2024 - design services contract
Report to Council 22 July 2024 - Aqua Dining tenancy fitout
Report to Council 22 July 2024 - loan funding
2024 June
Report to Council 24 June 2024 - progress update
2024 May
Report to Council 27 May 2024 - progress update
2024 April
Commencement of the 50m floor tiling
Report to Council 22 April 2024 - progress update
2024 March
Report to Council 11 March 2024 - progress update
2024 February
Report to Council 26 February 2024 - progress update
Report to Council 12 February 2024 - progress update
2023 December
The wall tiling of the 50m pool is completed, and the sundeck construction has commenced.
2023 November
Report to Council 27 November 2023 - progress update
2023 October
Report to Council 9 October 2023 - progress update
2023 August
Report to Council 28 August 2023 - progress update
2023 June
Report to Council 26 June 2023 - progress update
2023 April
An independent review of the North Sydney Olympic Pool redevelopment project was commissioned and reported to Council on 26 April.
Mayor Baker published an open letter to the community on 14 April 2023.
2023 March
Report to Council 27 March 2023 - monthly progress
2023 February
Report to Council 27 February 2023 - monthly progress
2023 January
Report to Council 30 January 2023 - monthly progress
2022 December
Report to Council 12 December 2022 - quarterly governance report
2022 November
Report to Council 14 November 2022 - pool operations report
Report to Council 14 November 2022 - monthly progress
2022 October
Mayoral Minute 10 October 2022 - calling for an Independent Review into the redevelopment project
Report to Council 10 October 2022 - monthly progress
2022 September
Report to Council 12 September 2022 - monthly progress
2022 July
Report to Council 25 July 2022 - monthly progress
2022 June
Report to Council 27 June 2022 - monthly progress
2022 May
Report to Council 23 May 2022 - monthly progress
2022 April
Report to Council 26 April 2022 - monthly progress
2022 March
Report to Council 28 March 2022 - monthly progress
2022 February
Report to Council 21 February 2022 - monthly progress
2022 January
Report to Council 24 January 2022 - loan proposal
2021 October
Report to Council 25 October 2021 - monthly progress
2021 September
Report to Council 27 September 2021 - monthly progress
2021 August
Report to Council 23 August 2021 - monthly progress
2021 March
Work begins on site.
2021 February
Council resolved to appoint external project management specialists APP Group.
Report to Council 22 February 2021 - Pool Redevelopment Governance Structure
2020 December
Icon SI (Aust) Pty Ltd appointed to redevelop the North Sydney Olympic Pool.
2020 October
Final detailed design and tender documentation completed. Tenders called from a short list of eight prospective tenderers derived from an earlier Expression of Interest process.
2020 July
North Sydney Olympic Pool redevelopment received approval from the Sydney North Planning Panel on 1 July 2020.
2020 April
Council resolves to adopt amended plans. View amended DA plans and other documentation through DA Tracking (search for DA 347/19 in the search field).
2020 March
Brewster Hjorth Architects informs Council that the independent planner assessing the application has requested further information and design changes to address predominantly heritage issues.
2019 October
DA lodged and placed on public exhibition.
2019 August
Progress is reported to Council and DA phase of the redevelopment project begins.
2019 March
North Sydney Council votes to progress redevelopment to Stage 2 Design – Preparation of a DA and Statutory Approvals. For more information on the redevelopment view Report to Council 25 March 2019, Media Release 26 March 2019.
2018 June
Following an extensive Tender process for Design and Project Management Services, Brewster Hjorth Architects and sub consultant team are appointed to redevelop the NSOP complex.
2017 November
A mayoral minute was put to Council where it was resolved to continue the project with Option 2.
2016 March
Outcome of Phase 2 Community Consultation reported to Council. Council resolves to defer the project. View NSOP Redevelopment Options March 2016, Addendum NSOP Community Consultation Results March 2016.
2015 August
Phase 2 Community Consultation of six options conducted.
2015 March
Council resolves to present six options developed from Phase 1 Community Consultation.
2014 December
Consultation findings presented to Council.
2014 September to November
Phase 1 Community Consultation conducted.
2014 December
Redevelopment masterplan options prepared by consultants.
2013 July
Redevelopment of North Sydney Olympic Pool approved by Council.
Redevelopment highlights
The new state-of-the-art fitness and leisure centre will significantly improve and expand the aquatic and recreational facilities available. This includes:
- Existing 50m and 25m pools will be upgraded and art deco features will be maintained, including the harbourside wall, sundeck and heritage stair tower
- Exciting kids waterplay area with a splash pad and water spray feature
- New warm water pool suitable for gentle exercise and other programs
- Expanded gym with harbour views, separate spin and exercise rooms
- Larger creche with private indoor and outdoor spaces
- New 970-person grandstand with permanent shade for sun-safe swimming carnivals
- Ramp access to pools and accessible change rooms
Watch this video to discover how the pool redevelopment will progress overall.
Watch this video for information and Q&A on the project - March 2021.
Project review
The review of the North Sydney Olympic Pool redevelopment project is now complete and can be viewed at the link below. The review was conducted by independent consultants PricewaterhouseCoopers.