Project background
Inner West Council is undertaking a major upgrade of the Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre.
With the Olympic and diving pools both having reached the end of their lifecycle, Council will completely renovate the Aquatic Centre to secure its future for another 50 years.
More than 763,000 people walk through the doors of this Aquatic Centre each year, and thousands of local families depend on the Centre for their exercise, rehabilitation and wellbeing.
We have already delivered the awesome new Ashfield Aquatic Centre and saved Dawn Fraser Baths, now it’s time to upgrade Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre and secure its future too.
The renovation of the pool will be undertaken in two stages. Stage 1 is complete. Stage 2 is scheduled to start in 2026.
Stage 2 artist impressions
Project stages
The renovation of the pool will be undertaken in two stages. Stage 1 is complete. Stage 2 is scheduled to start in 2026.
Stage 2 of the project is the largest section of the upgrade with works scheduled to commence in 2026.
These works will deliver new facilities, including:
- A new heated 50m Olympic pool
- A new multi-use 25m pool with a moveable floor that can be used for water polo, learn to swim, aqua aerobics and other activities
- Storage, lifeguard and first aid rooms
- Spectator seating
- Improved landscaped areas for recreation including BBQ’s and picnic areas
- An accessibility lift
- A new children's playground
- Sun shading around pool perimeters
Council completed the community engagement on the final master plan on 31 January 2025.
The community engagement outcome report is available to download here: https://yoursay.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/download_file/8237/3059
To read more about previous community consultation undertaken about the Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre upgrade, visit the Your Say Inner West - Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre stage two upgrades website.
For any further enquiries about this project, please contact Aleksander Spasenovski on 0293925544 or email aleksander.spasenovski@innerwest.nsw.gov.au.
Stage 1 upgrade engagement
Council completed the community engagement for Stage 1 upgrade on 31 January 2024.
The community engagement outcome report is available for download here: LPAC Stage 1 Engagement Outcome Report
Council resolved on 14 June 2022 to update the master plan to resolve the depth of the new 25m pool.
Council resolved to endorse the depth of the proposed 25 metre Outdoor Program Pool at Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre to be 2.1 metres with a movable floor.
The minutes from this meeting can be found on the current Council meeting dates page.
The revised LPAC master plan was endorsed by Council on 11 September 2020 following a community engagement process. This document is available for download below:
View the revised LPAC master plan pdf
Information regarding the community engagement process can be found on the Your Say Inner West - planning for Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre website.
Stage 2 upgrade engagement
Council completed the community engagement on the final master plan on 31 January 2025.
The community engagement outcome report will be provided on the Your Say page soon and all participants will be informed.
To read more about previous community consultation undertaken about the Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre upgrade, visit the Your Say Inner West - Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre stage two upgrades website.
Completed work
Stage one of the Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre is complete.
Stage 1 of the exciting Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre upgrade was completed on Tuesday 23 December 2025.
The completed works involved improving the children's play and indoor pool area and included:
- A new children’s splash play area
- Refurbishment of the children’s play pool
- Improved outdoor BBQ and shaded seating area
- New glass fencing around the children’s pool area
- New heating systems
Please note: the mushroom pool is temporarily closed to fix an issue with the pool linng.
We are working with the contractor who is responsible for the construction works to resolve this issue as quickly as possible and look forward to welcoming the community back soon.
Artist's impressions of the upgrade
Council completed the community engagement for Stage 1 upgrade on 31 January 2024.
The community engagement outcome report is available for download here: LPAC Stage 1 Engagement Outcome Report (PDF 112.7KB)
Council resolved on 14 June 2022 to update the master plan to resolve the depth of the new 25m pool.
Council resolved to endorse the depth of the proposed 25 metre Outdoor Program Pool at Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre to be 2.1 metres with a movable floor.
The minutes from this meeting can be found on the current Council meeting dates page.
The revised LPAC master plan was endorsed by Council on 11 September 2020 following a community engagement process. This document is available for download below:
View the revised LPAC master plan (PDF, 5.97MB)
Information regarding the community engagement process can be found on the Your Say Inner West - planning for Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre website.
Stage 1 completion photos
Splash pad area upgrade
Upgraded mushroom pool
Shade sails over mushroom pool
Upgraded splash and play area
Shade sails
Upgraded BBQ facilities and area
Upgraded pool pump house