Sydney to build largest aquatic Centre since Olympics

SYDNEY, Nov. 4 -- Sydney’s largest aquatic centre since the 2000 Olympics will be built at Green Square after judges of a national competition chose a design inspired by the ocean pools at some of Sydney’s best known beaches.

A jury of leading Australian architects unanimously picked a scheme that integrates the aquatic centre with a new park and sports field, providing a venue for locals designed as much for relaxing as for active swimming.

At the centre of the aquatic centre is a 50 metre, heated outdoor pool set within a larger, irregular shaped “beach pool” providing generous space for lap swimmers and for people playing in the water – allowing all users to enjoy themselves uninterrupted.

The aquatic centre will be set in Gunyama Park, a new landscaped recreation area with extensive raised boardwalks, picnicking and adventure play areas and the all-weather sports field.