The George Bolton Swimming Centre (the centre) will reopen for the 2024/25 swimming season in late November 2024.
Construction delays at the centre will impact the commencement of the 2024/25 swimming season.
A new electric heat pump and plant room is being installed at the centre, replacing the existing gas heating system.
The pool is currently responsible for around a third of the City of Burnside's entire carbon emissions, and the switch to an electric heating system, which will be supported by solar panels already installed at the pool, will make a major impact in Council's journey to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030.
Construction commenced at the centre at the end of the 2023/24 swimming season in May 2024, with the works intended to be completed before the commencement of the 2024/25 swimming season (historically in late September each year).
Challenging site conditions including proximity to the nearby creek line, the protection of regulated and significant trees, constrained access for heavy vehicles/machinery and weather conditions have delayed these construction activities, impacting the scheduled completion of the project.
Further updates on the reopening date will be given in mid September 2024. Council is exploring opportunities to extend the 2024/25 swimming season.
Need more information? Please do not hesitate to contact Council's Communications and Engagement Coordinator, Bernie Auricht, on 8366 4200 or email [email protected].
