SWELL

SWELL Days Ahead

The Swimming, Wellness, Events, Leisure and Lifestyle (SWELL) project will include upgrading the 50-metre pool, a toddlers zero depth and play pool, an events area, basketball half court, new and improved accessible toilets and change rooms, a new café and aquatic play structure.

Early stages of construction commenced in August 2022, with anticipated completion to be in December 2023. The facility and cafe will remain closed during this time to assist in a timely construction process, however the fitness centre will remain open.

On completion, SWELL will continue to have free entry until 2026.

The project is funded by the Australian Government, with $5 million secured through the Building Better Regions Fund, alongside the Northern Territory Government and City of Palmerston.

Refurbished 50 metre pool

Aquatic adventure play structure for kids

Basketball half court

Plenty of shade

Event space

Construction update here

What more could the family want?

It'll be FREE and packed with things to do.
It's a place you can splash, slide, swim outside, stretch, bend, fully extend,
Meet, eat, escape the heat,
Feel fit, find fun, free for everyone.

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Refurbished 50 metre pool

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The SWELL Gym and Youth Drop-in Centre is getting a much-needed upgrade, including a re-roofing project. The facilities will be temporarily closed from 9 October.

Relocation of SWELL Palmerston Gym classes information

The revitalised facility will also include:

• A basketball half court,
• Grassed areas for community events, parties and festivals,
• New amenities to provide accessible, energy efficient and modern facilities; and
• Plenty of shade

Swimming pool

• A refurbished 50-metre pool with compliant entry ramp and starting platforms that will improve accessibility and
cater for national standard competitions.
• A dedicated warm water program pool to improve aquatic safety skills and wellness needs.
• Toddlers zero depth and play pool to promote physical activity through fun, whilst providing an area for water
familiarisation and exploration.