Draft designs unveiled for proposed $40 million redevelopment of Mount Druitt Swimming Centre

Blacktown City Council has unveiled draft designs of the proposed $40.6 million redevelopment for Mount Druitt Swimming Centre, funded by the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program.

Built by the NSW Government's State Planning Authority, the aquatic venue opened in 1975 and has been managed and maintained by Council since. The redevelopment will be the biggest upgrade of the Mount Druitt Swimming Centre in its 50-year history and will include the addition of an indoor learn-to-swim pool.

The works will allow the community to enjoy the centre throughout the year in what is currently a seasonal venue.

The plans include:

• a 25metre indoor learn-to-swim pool for children and adults

• refurbishment of the 50metre outdoor pool

• inclusive amenities and changerooms, as well as spaces for community meetings.

• a new kiosk which will serve people in the pool area and outside the venue

• landscape improvements

Architect, Lippman Partnership, is designing a modern facility within its natural landscape with Principal architect Ed Lippmann noting "the renewed Mount Druitt Swimming Centre will make a significant contribution to the public realm and help strengthen Mount Druitt's urban centre."

Blacktown City Mayor Brad Bunting, a proud Mount Druitt resident, said the redevelopment would modernise the venue to meet future demand advising "Blacktown City has the biggest population of any council in NSW and is growing rapidly, so it's imperative we provide quality facilities.

"Swimming is a life skill and there will be more opportunities to learn and practise with these wide-ranging plans.

"We saw how much the community loves Mount Druitt Swimming Centre at its 50th anniversary celebrations in March, and this redevelopment will ensure it serves us well for another 50 years and beyond."

The Mount Druitt Pool Action Group has long advocated for the future of the venue and member Sandra McAndrew was pleased with the plans sharing "the Mount Druitt Pool Action Group is happy to see that Council has listened to the community and the future of the Mount Druitt Swimming Centre has been secured.

"The new complex will be of great benefit to the local community for recreation, swimming lessons and for the many schools that use Mount Druitt Swimming Centre."

Community consultation has already played an important part in the draft design.

Pool users and others have provided feedback through drop-in sessions, stalls at council events and online surveys.

Consultation is continuing and the community is invited to give feedback at these upcoming drop-in sessions:

Wednesday 7th May 2025, 9.30 am - 11.30 am, Mount Druitt Library and Community Hub

Saturday 10th May 2025, 9.30 am - 11.30 am, Dawson Mall, Mount Druitt

The redevelopment of Mount Druitt Swimming Centre  is expected to begin in 2026 and will take about 18 months.

Image. Mount Druitt Swimming Centre render. Credit: Blacktown City Council/ Lippman Partnership