Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre is about to undergo the biggest upgrade ever undertaken of an Inner West pool.

Inner West Council has released final designs for the $55 million renovation of the Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre and wants to hear what you have to say.

With the Olympic and diving pools reaching the end of their lifecycles, Council is committed to revitalising the Aquatic Centre to serve the community for another 50 years.

This project, alongside the upcoming $40 million renovation of Leichhardt Oval located next door, will create a Leichhardt sport and recreation precinct that the Inner West community can enjoy for generations.

We want to hear what you have to say about the final design.

Share your feedback on the final designs by 31 January 2025.

Stage one:

We invited the community to provide feedback on the proposed upgrades for the children’s pool at LPAC from late November 2023 until end of January 2024. Plans for the stage one upgrades have now been finalised.

Stage two:

We are now seeking feedback from the community on the final design.

The final design will feature a new heated 50m Olympic pool and new multiuse 25m pool with a moveable floor that can be used for water polo, learn to swim, aqua aerobics and other activities. The new 50m and 25m pools will be relocated to achieve improved access and functionality.

Following public exhibition, your valuable inputs on the final design will be reported to Council for adoption in March 2025.

Works are scheduled to commence in early 2026..

Council is moving to stage two of the upgrade. The proposed concept design includes replacing the existing 50m and dive pools, which are at the end of their lifespan and building a new 8-lane 50m and 25m heated pools. The new 50m and 25m pools will be relocated to achieve improved access and functionality.

This upgrade is focused on the main pool and the diving pool. It includes:

• A new heated 8-lane 50m Olympic pool (1.1m – 1.8m depth)
• A new multi-use 25m pool with movable floor (2.1m depth)
• New spectator seating and shade structures
• New first aid, storage and lifeguard rooms
• Improved landscaped areas for recreation including BBQs and picnic spaces
• Accessibility lift
• New concourse slab within 50m and 25m pool areas
• New fully electrified pool water heating plant

Energy efficiency initiative

Council is embarking on a proactive initiative to significantly enhance energy efficiency. We will upgrade the pool heating plant and shift from conventional gas boilers to a cutting-edge electric heat pump system.

You can provide feedback by:

• Completing the form below
• Emailing to alex.nord@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
• Mailing to Inner West Council, Po Box 14, Petersham NSW 2049, please mark LPAC stage two upgrades
• Calling us on 02 9335 2191

Other ways to provide feedback:

• Call a FREE Interpreter or the National Relay Service, Monday to Friday between 9am-4pm and provide our phone number 02 9335 2191.
  • Free Interpreter call TIS National on 131 450
  • Voice relay call 1300 555 727
  • TTY call 133 677
  • SMS relay call 0423 677 767

Last day to provide feedback is 31 January 2025.

To complete the submissions form please create an account to join, or login to an existing account. The Your Say Inner West account is separate from other Council accounts.

The feedback received will be considered for incorporation into the final plans. All those who provided feedback will be advised when the Engagement Outcomes Report is published.