Parramatta is ready to dive into building a new aquatic centre following a $77 million funding partnership between the NSW Government and Parramatta City Council.
\nMinister for Sport John Sidoti said Parramatta Council has agreed to take control of building a state-of-the-art aquatic centre in Parramatta.
\n\u201cParramatta deserves a pool which caters for competition, learn to swim classes, recreation and relaxation. The commitment of $38.5 million from the NSW Government will help make this happen,\u201d Mr Sidoti said.
\n\u201cThe NSW Government and Parramatta Council are on the same page when it comes to delivering an outstanding all-year-round aquatic facility that gives the community what they have asked for.\u201d
\nCity of Parramatta Lord Mayor Clr Andrew Wilson said the winning design for the aquatic centre was by a consortium of Andrew Burges Architects, Grimshaw Architects, and McGregor Coxall.
\n\u201cIt was chosen from a shortlist of four exceptional entries following a high-calibre international design excellence competition,\u201d Clr Wilson said.
\n\u201cCongratulations to the consortium on their successful submission. I\u2019m excited to see this project progressing and I look forward to working to ensure this first-class facility is delivered for the Parramatta community as soon as possible.
\n\u201cI\u2019d also like to thank Mr Sidoti and the State Government for their valuable contribution to this significant project \u2013 an aquatic centre that meets the current and future needs of our rapidly growing population.\u201d
\nThe design of the aquatic leisure centre was completed after extensive community consultation and will feature a 10-lane 50-metre outdoor pool, a 25-metre indoor pool, learn-to-swim facilities, fitness centre, change rooms, caf\u00e9 and parking facilities.
\nMember for Parramatta Geoff Lee said the pools will be heated, making it the place to swim and relax all year round.
\n\u201cThis aquatic centre will be the envy of communities all over the State. It will be a complex with versatility designed to meet the needs of Parramatta now and in the future for decades to come,\u201d Mr Lee said.
\n\u201cThis funding partnership between the NSW Government and the City of Parramatta is the great news the community has been waiting for.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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