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Alternative venue options available during the existing centre closure period

After engaging with over 100 user groups to understand their specific requirements, we’re pleased to confirm that all user groups will have a new temporary home available during the closure period. There are also a broad range of alternative options for individual pool users to choose from:

  • We have been working with organised groups to determine the best alternative options available to suit their needs (see table below).
  • There will be around 3,000 new Learn to Swim spaces available from July 2024 at other pools across the broader Adelaide network. These new spaces will be available from July 2024 following an expression of interest (EOI) process.
  • Individual centre users (eg casual swimmers, gym goers or coffee drinkers) can choose from over 30 different venues.

We understand closing the existing aquatic centre early is a real inconvenience for some people. We hope that by providing this information about alternative venue options now will help make the transition easier for you.

We look forward to welcoming you back to the new Adelaide Aquatic Centre in the Summer of 2025/26.

Learn to Swim and individual centre users

  • Learn to Swim EOI

    Express your interest for Learn to Swim in 2024 and we'll help you to find a suitable venue.

  • Find a venue

    Find pools and venues in Adelaide offering similar facilities to the Adelaide Aquatic Centre.

Special activities and organised groups

Select an activity to view the interim option or advice.

Allied Health

There are a range of pools across Adelaide that are suitable for allied health and therapy programs. Please refer to our pool and venue finder.

If you struggle to find a suitable pool for your program, please call the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR) on 1800 942 974 for support.

Aqua-aerobics

We are working with the deep water aqua-aerobics community to ensure their needs are met during the closure. We are exploring all options and working in partnership with this group, to find a solution that provides both flexibility and community. More announcements will be made shortly, but to contribute to the conversation, please contact the ORSR on 1800 942 974.

Casual use – Public

We've collated a list of pools and venues. Please view to understand which is most suitable for your needs.

Casual use – Organisations

We understand that your pool requirements are adhoc. We have collated a list of pools that offer various functions; Please refer to our pool and venue finder. If you are unable to find a location that suits your needs, please contact the ORSR on 1800 942 974.

Gym and Fitness

We've collated a list of venues that offer gym facilities; please refer to our pool and venue finder to understand which is most suitable for your needs.

Fitness – Over 50s (eg. Strength for Life)

We are working collaboratively with the City of Adelaide program organisers and participants within the Strength for Life class to find a suitable venue for participants – with an aim towards keeping the participants together.

We have found a suitable option available in Prospect however are working through the most suitable arrangements.

Immersion therapy

A venue has been secured to meet your needs. Please reach out to your Determined2 through their website or by emailing bookings@determined2.com.au.

Learn to Swim

There are spaces across Adelaide's network of pools to accommodate all Learn to Swim participants. We will conduct an EOI process in January 2024. Find out more.

School carnivals

Venues are available to accommodate school carnivals. Schools that had swimming carnivals previously at the Adelaide Aquatic Centre are encouraged to contact ORSR regarding their preferred location during the closure period. Call the ORSR on 1800 942 974.

School groups

Venues are available to accommodate school groups. Please contact your school, who will contact the ORSR.

Schools – Water safety

Schools are encouraged to contact the Department for Education (DfE) to discuss appropriate available locations during the Adelaide Aquatic Centre closure period. There is sufficient capacity across several locations to cater for all schools that currently participate in the Water Safety Education program. DfE will manage these arrangements and have done so previously during closures of other local aquatic centres.

Scuba

We have venues that can accommodate you. Please contact the ORSR on 1800 942 974.

Spa, sauna and steam room

We've collated a list of venues that offer sauna, steam room and spa facilities; please view to understand which is most suitable for your needs.

Staff

The City of Adelaide are responsible for staffing of the old Adelaide Aquatic Centre. Government is talking to the City of Adelaide and other pool operators to identify opportunities for those staff that may wish to continue working in the industry.

Swimming Club (within and beyond Swimming SA Network)

We've worked with Swimming SA and Masters Swimming and venues have been confirmed. Please reach out to your Clubs President for more information.

Underwater hockey

We are working in partnership with Under Water Hockey to identify a venue that suits your needs. Conversations are ongoing, but there are facilities that can accommodate your needs. We appreciate the time and effort committed by Under Water Hockey to find the best possible location.

Underwater rugby

You have been accommodated. All inquiries about Under Water Rugby should be directed to the White Pointers, who are the sole club in SA and have been advised on relocation options.

Water polo

All clubs have been accommodated and your club director has been informed. All inquiries regarding Water Polo should be directed to Water Polo SA.

More information

Whilst we have a good understanding of the centre’s different user groups, we know that some people have unique individual needs to be accommodated. If you have something you’d like to share with us about how you use the aquatic centre, please complete a short survey to tell us more about yourself, call us on 1800 942 974 or email AACUserInfo@sa.gov.au.

For more information, to register for email updates, if you can't find what you're looking or need further support please contact us:

General information about the project


Information about the closure period for Adelaide Aquatic Centre users