Pools fill up at new Parramatta Aquatic Centre

As work at the new Parramatta Aquatic Centre approaches completion the $88.6 million facility’s four pools have now been filled with more than 2.5 million litres of water.

Commenting on the milestone, City of Parramatta Lord Mayor, Sameer Pandey advised “this marks a major milestone for the Parramatta Aquatic Centre which will be a fantastic asset for our growing community

"Anticipation is building for the opening in Spring. Now we have the pools filled, we're working hard to put in the finishing touches, complete landscaping and test operations.

"By the time the weather warms up, Parramatta will have a brand new place to cool down.

"Our new aquatic centre will be a place where local kids learn to swim their first lap and potentially a training ground for our next Olympians."

Once complete, the Centre will include four pools - a 10-lane, 50 metre outdoor pool; 25 metre indoor pool; indoor learn-to-swim pool; indoor water playground; spa, steam and sauna facilities; café; fitness centre; multipurpose community rooms; and onsite parking.

PAC boasts a sustainable design including 358 rooftop solar panels, generating around 273 megawatts per hour in energy savings annually; automated, natural ventilation in the fitness centre instead of air-conditioning; three rain gardens; rain tank for onsite irrigation; skylights which filter harmful UV, maintains temperature and absorbs sounds; LED lights and sustainably harvested blackbutt timber.

Located within Parramatta Park on the doorstep of central Parramatta, the new facility aims to be a year-round destination for swimming, fitness and wellness for the whole community to enjoy.

Recruitment is now underway for more than 150 jobs across swim, gym and operational roles in advance of the facility’s opening in the spring.

Image shows the filling of the 50 metre outdoor pool at the new Parramatta Aquatic Centre.