Richmond Swimming Centre Redevelopment

Council has secured funding to deliver a brand-new swimming facility in Richmond, replacing the aging 1960s centre with a modern, accessible, and year-round aquatic and fitness destination for the community.

Community feedback and development options for the Richmond Swimming Centre were presented at the December 2024 Council Meeting. The report considered several options, including retaining and refurbishing the existing pool. However, due to the condition and age of the current facility, it would not be able to meet long-term community needs, even with significant upgrades.

Following further detailed investigations and Council consideration at the April 2026 Council Meeting, the project will now proceed with an updated scope that enhances the originally adopted design. This represents a significant step forward in delivering a high-quality, financially sustainable, future-focused facility for the Hawkesbury community.

Key updates to the project scope following the April 2026 Council Meeting include:

• Expansion of the outdoor 50-metre pool from six (6) lanes to eight (8) lanes, increasing capacity for both recreational and lap swimming
• Inclusion of a gymnasium extension to support broader health and fitness opportunities, and improve the long term financial operating performance of the centre

The redeveloped Centre will provide:

• Indoor and outdoor aquatic spaces to support year-round use
• Improved accessibility for people of all ages and abilities
• An outdoor interactive, zero-depth splash play area for young children
• Upgraded amenities, including modern and accessible changerooms
• Increased shade across the site
• New community spaces, including picnic areas
• A new indoor reception area
• Café facilities with indoor and outdoor seating
• Modern, efficient plant and equipment to improve water and energy use
• On-site parking and dedicated bus drop-off areas

Please note: Updated detailed designs reflecting the recent Council-approved changes are currently being finalised. These will be published on this page once the design team has completed the revisions.

Council will continue to refine the design and provide updates as the project progresses.

Council has endorsed the design development of the new facility to continue, however as noted in the December 2024 report to Council, the project faces significant budgetary challenges primarily due to construction cost escalations since the original funding application. Value engineering with cost management have been implemented during design development with scope options assessed against the short-term and medium-to-long term project outcomes. Results of community consultation has helped inform Council decisions regarding project and scope priorities.

The Richmond Swimming Centre Redevelopment is proudly funded by the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program in association with Hawkesbury City Council.