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Council currently anticipates that the North Sydney Olympic Pool (NSOP) construction will be completed in early 2025, however is still working through the full implications of the structural steel as outlined below.
Once the completed facility is handed over to Council, we will need to commission and prepare the facility for opening, which will take up to three months. We will continue to keep the community updated as the project progresses.
Structural steel
The project has most recently been delayed due to issues with the steel roof framing over the 25m indoor pool, which resulted in this work being disassembled. Council’s project team has worked closely with the contractor and designer to resolve the issues with the roof framing. New structural steel recently arrived on site and Council’s contractor has now begun assembling the roof framing over the 25m indoor pool, which realises a significant project milestone.
Please see the latest editions of the North Sydney Olympic Pool e-newsletters for all the latest information.
Timeline of works
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, and 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 nearing completion as well.
Please see the latest edition of our North Sydney Olympic Pool monthly e-newsletter for all the latest information.
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.
Please see the latest edition of our North Sydney Olympic Pool monthly e-newsletter for all the latest information.
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'.
Please see the first edition of our North Sydney Olympic Pool monthly e-newsletter for all the latest information.
2024 April
Commencement of the 50m floor tiling
2023 December
The wall tiling of the 50m pool completed and commencement of the sundeck construction
2023 August
Council resolved to appoint external project management specialists APP Group
2023 April
Independent review of the North Sydney Olympic Pool redevelopment project was commissioned and reported to Council
2021 March
Work begins on site
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.