Plans released for new Salisbury Aquatic Centre

Plans have been unveiled for the new $29.9 million Salisbury Aquatic Centre which will feature a 10-metre-tall slide tower, Olympic sized outdoor swimming pool and heated 25 metre and smaller program indoor pools.

Construction of the highly-anticipated centre is underway at the former swimming pool site at Happy Home Reserve in Salisbury in metropolitan Adelaide.

Artist impressions released before Christmas show elements of the new facility, which will also feature three waterslides (including two spiral slides), a café, gym and waterplay for children in response to feedback from the community.

Advising that the impressions give a glimpse into what will be one of Council’s most significant investments, Salisbury Mayor, Gillian Aldridge stated "many of us have great memories of the Salisbury swimming pool throughout the past 50-plus years, whether you learnt to swim there or you took your children every summer.

"I am excited by the prospect of the Salisbury Aquatic Centre as the source of many happy memories for new generations to come, while bolstering our great city as a progressive, sustainable and connected place to be."

Earthworks are currently taking place with South Australian contractor Mossop Construction on site, with the facility on track for completion in mid-2024.

The Council is completing the project in partnership with the South Australian Government’s Local Government Infrastructure Partnership Program, which provided $7.185 million towards the new facility.

When complete, the new Salisbury Aquatic Centre will operate year-round, significantly improving the community’s access to health, recreation and fitness opportunities.

Image: One of the concept drawings for the new Salisbury Aquatic Centre. Credit: City of Salisbury.