Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre

City of Darwin has given the go ahead for final detailed design to progress the proposed new $25 million Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

Following consultation on the concept design in 2020, Council, in discussion with local architects Ashford Group Pty Ltd, has taken on board the community and stakeholder feedback received.

Changes to the original master plan include:

An expansion of the 50 metre pool design to incorporate eight lanes
Shade over all three areas of water
A basketball half-court and a large grassed area for informal ball games
Swimming clubhouse and office space moved closer to the 50Continue reading

City of Darwin has given the go ahead for final detailed design to progress the proposed new $25 million Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

Following consultation on the concept design in 2020, Council, in discussion with local architects Ashford Group Pty Ltd, has taken on board the community and stakeholder feedback received.

Changes to the original master plan include:

An expansion of the 50 metre pool design to incorporate eight lanes
Shade over all three areas of water
A basketball half-court and a large grassed area for informal ball games
Swimming clubhouse and office space moved closer to the 50 metre pool
Change rooms and amenities have been re-positioned to improve functionality and access across the site.

Council is looking to fund the project through grants and external borrowings, and will now prepare to go out to tender for detailed design over the next couple of months.