facility · 2 meetings
Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre
Mentions
- 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.
- Relevant to future changes at Leichhardt Oval and potential construction impacts.
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
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.
Meetings