Residents and visitors celebrate opening of Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre

The Hills Shire Council in north western Sydney has advised the opening on 3rd September of the highly anticipated, new Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre in Baulkham Hills was celebrated by hundreds of residents and visitors.

Modern facilities were available for residents and visitors to try during the Pool Party event, which was hosted by The Hills Shire Council to acknowledge the Centre re-opening to the community after a two-year rebuild.  

The swimming complex includes an outdoor FINA Standard Olympic sized 50 metre pool with 10 lanes, 25 metre outdoor training pool (also with 10 lanes) for swim school, lap swimming and squad training, indoor 25 metre and family leisure pool, 20 metre warm water program pool, sauna, spa pool and steam room.

The 1000sqm fitness centre is equipped with market-leading Technogym equipment including treadmills, elliptical trainers, recumbent bikes, upright bikes, steppers and striders, a multi-training structure, training zones with pin and plate loaded strength equipment and a weights area.

There's also an on-site café, water play area, outdoor fitness station, picnic tables, a children's playground and much more.

Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Peter Gangemi enthused "it was a day to celebrate. I am so proud to be able to open the doors to the Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre.

"Waves is the largest project ever undertaken by The Hills Shire Council and it also highlights what the local government sector can achieve for the community.  

"Waves is a magnificent facility which will serve our region for decades to come - allowing our residents and visitors to make a lifetime of memories.”

Mayor Gangemi added "our new Fitness and Aquatic Centre is not only modern and fun, it also features the latest environmentally-friendly technology, such as solar panels and electric car charging stations.

"Our builders, designers, contractors and Council staff have done a fantastic job at creating a versatile Centre that features ramps and wheelchair accessible pathways, as well as accessible change rooms, gym equipment and toilets. Waves also has a portable pool hoist and two aquatic wet chairs - making the centre perfect for all abilities.  

"We can't thank our staff, contractors and builders enough for everything that have down to build this world class facility here, in Baulkham Hills. They worked incredibly hard throughout the project and a global pandemic and multiple natural disasters to complete this venue with very little delay and on budget.”

ADCO Constructions NSW State Manager, John Basilisco, said they were honoured to have been selected as the builder of choice for this “excellent facility”, declaring "it’s a huge pleasure for the ADCO team to see the community already loving the new Centre,.

“ADCO has been building aquatic and leisure centres for Australian communities for 50 years.

“The Hills’ wider community has another stunning build to be very proud of and in time for summer."

The new Centre is being managed by The Hills Shire Council.  

General Manager of The Hills Shire Council, Michael Edgar said Council was delighted that it was part of Council's venue portfolio and that 41 full-time positions have been created in the ongoing operations of Waves.   

Edgar noted “we would like to thank ADCO, their contractors and our staff for all their hard work and support to ensure that this venue was completed.

"We are so proud of the Centre and now we can't wait to welcome everyone back to Waves.

For information about gym membership, swim programs, careers and opening hours, visit the Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre website at www.wavesfitnessandaquatic.com.au. 

Images: Waves Community Open Day Pool Party 2022 (top) and (below, from left): Uncle Colin Locke pictured with Hills Shire Deputy Mayor Mark Hodges, Mayor Dr Peter Gangemi, General Manager of The Hills Shire Council Michael Edgar and former competitive swimmer, Olympian and former record holder Brooke Hanson.