Project: City of Palmerston redeveloped the Palmerston Swimming and Fitness Centre into a Swimming, Wellness, Events, Leisure and Lifestyle precinct for the entire community to enjoy.
Overview
The proposed SWELL (Swimming, Wellness, Events, Leisure, Lifestyle) master plan is part of Council’s strategic vision to provide Palmerston residents with a contemporary and family friendly, water and lifestyle precinct.
Located in Moulden, Palmerston, the ageing facility will be upgraded to cater to a wider range of interests to support Palmerston’s growing population.
The redevelopment included:
- refurbishment of the 50-metre pool
- a splash and play area
- an events area
- basketball half court
- new and improved accessible toilets and change rooms
- aquatic play structure
- energy efficient, modern pool plant and equipment and shade features.
- re-roofing of the gym and youth drop in centre
- Cost
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The City of Palmerston, the Northern Territory Government and the Australian Government have committed $19.4M towards this project.
- Current Status
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All of SWELL is open including the Adventure Play, all pools and the Gym.
SWELL was officially open to the public on 17 December 2023.
Construction of the facility was completed late November as per the proposed timeline. Training and onboarding staff took place between November and December, with the facility now open to the publicFor more information on what is available at SWELL click here.
- Progress Photographs - November 2023
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- Progress Photographs - October 2023
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- Progress Photographs - September 2023
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- Progress Photographs - July 2023
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- Progress Photographs - April 2023
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- Progress Photographs - March 2023
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- Progress Photographs - January 2023
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- Progress Photographs - December 2022
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- Progress Photographs - October 2022
- Progress Photographs - September 2022
More information
If you require additional construction information or would like to discuss the project, please contact Council on 8935 9922.
Key Documentation
Factsheet
Newsletter Edition 1
Newsletter Edition 2
Newsletter Edition 3
Newsletter Edition 4