facility · 3 meetings
Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre
Mentions
- Proposed renaming in honour of Professor Richard Scolyer.
- Site of the Stage 2 upgrade project considered in confidential session.
- Children’s pool staffing review and summer opening reliability.
- This is a major step in progressing the aquatic centre upgrade, with ongoing reporting promised to Council and the Major Capital Works Committee.
- Aims to improve access to the children’s pool at Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre.
- Important for access to women’s health services during the works period.
Decisions
Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre Stage 2 contractor appointed in confidential session
Council endorsed appointing FDC Construction (NSW) Pty Limited to deliver the Leichhardt Aquatic Centre Stage 2 Project, subject to final contract terms, and delegated authority for necessary variations within approved funding.
This is a major step in progressing the aquatic centre upgrade, with ongoing reporting promised to Council and the Major Capital Works Committee.
LPAC children’s pool staffing review
Council requested a review of staffing levels and operational measures to prevent avoidable closures, with a goal that the children’s pool be reliably open every weekend during summer.
Aims to improve access to the children’s pool at Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre.
Leichhardt Women’s Community Health Centre renovation support
Council committed to help facilitate planning approval and to work on temporary premises, preferably rent-free Council premises, while renovations proceed from September 2026 to early 2027.
Important for access to women’s health services during the works period.
Topics
Mayor's tribute items and community recognitions
Council considered mayoral minutes recognising Professor Richard Scolyer, Shane Teehan, and a summit on poker machine harm, plus a proposal to rename Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre in Scolyer’s honour.
These decisions affect civic recognition, naming, and community messaging around public health and local legacy.
Utility and substation impacts in Leichhardt
Council sought explanations from Ausgrid about intensified works, tree removal and contractor activity in Waratah Street.
Directly relevant to residents affected by construction noise, access and environmental impacts.
Leichhardt Oval refurbishment update
Council received an update noting the SSD application exhibition had closed, design work had progressed and procurement for a contractor had commenced.
Relevant to future changes at Leichhardt Oval and potential construction impacts.