North Sydney Olympic Pool redevelopment

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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.

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Timeline of works

2025 March

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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'. 

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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 2019Media 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 2016Addendum 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.

Read the report to Council

Open letter from Mayor Zoë Baker

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