Helensburgh Pool Upgrade

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Consultation has concluded

We are planning for a major upgrade of Helensburgh Pool that will extend its life by 40 years. The existing pool shell is in poor condition with concrete cancer developing and there is limited remaining useful life in the shell. The upgrade will also provide better access to the pool for users and offer modern water play features for everyone to enjoy.

The upgrade is scheduled for 2024/25.

We invite your input to help inform our brief to a specialist aquatic designer that we will contract to develop the detailed upgrade plan.

The upgrade works will include:

  • a new 25 metre pool with 6 lanes and an accessible ramp style entry
  • a water splash pad
  • new LED lighting
  • a solar shade structure
  • new filtration system and tanks.

View the concept plan to see what is proposed across the pool site.

The upgrade is in line with the Future of our Pools Strategy that identifies the need to modernise our pools, make them accessible and inclusive to a range of users, increase their environmental sustainability and offer more recreational opportunities. Council received a NSW Government Multi Sport Community Facility Fund grant to help with the upgrade. This also includes funding for new sports field lighting at Rex Jackson Oval.

A combined community centre, library and sporting precinct is identified in the Helensburgh Park Plan of Management. The pool upgrade project is part of our work towards delivering new or upgraded facilities in the precinct.

For more information

  • drop in at the information stand at the pool - Sat 29 April 11 - 1pm
  • Join a 30-minute online information session - Wednesday 26 April 5pm. Register here
  • View the upgrade plan and read the FAQs
  • You can ask a question here.

How can you provide feedback? 

We invite any feedback or questions you may have about the planned changes.

  • Provide online feedback
  • Email engagement@wollongong.nsw.gov.au
  • Write to us at Locked Bag 8821 WOLLONGONG DC
  • Call 4227 7111

Feedback closes on 7 May 2023 

Please read Council's Privacy Policy before submitting your feedback.

Accessibility or language assistance

If you’re d/Deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech or language difficulty, you can contact us through the National Relay Service. If you need an interpreter, you can contact us through the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450. You’ll need to provide our phone number 02 4227 7111 for either service.

We are planning for a major upgrade of Helensburgh Pool that will extend its life by 40 years. The existing pool shell is in poor condition with concrete cancer developing and there is limited remaining useful life in the shell. The upgrade will also provide better access to the pool for users and offer modern water play features for everyone to enjoy.

The upgrade is scheduled for 2024/25.

We invite your input to help inform our brief to a specialist aquatic designer that we will contract to develop the detailed upgrade plan.

The upgrade works will include:

  • a new 25 metre pool with 6 lanes and an accessible ramp style entry
  • a water splash pad
  • new LED lighting
  • a solar shade structure
  • new filtration system and tanks.

View the concept plan to see what is proposed across the pool site.

The upgrade is in line with the Future of our Pools Strategy that identifies the need to modernise our pools, make them accessible and inclusive to a range of users, increase their environmental sustainability and offer more recreational opportunities. Council received a NSW Government Multi Sport Community Facility Fund grant to help with the upgrade. This also includes funding for new sports field lighting at Rex Jackson Oval.

A combined community centre, library and sporting precinct is identified in the Helensburgh Park Plan of Management. The pool upgrade project is part of our work towards delivering new or upgraded facilities in the precinct.

For more information

  • drop in at the information stand at the pool - Sat 29 April 11 - 1pm
  • Join a 30-minute online information session - Wednesday 26 April 5pm. Register here
  • View the upgrade plan and read the FAQs
  • You can ask a question here.

How can you provide feedback? 

We invite any feedback or questions you may have about the planned changes.

  • Provide online feedback
  • Email engagement@wollongong.nsw.gov.au
  • Write to us at Locked Bag 8821 WOLLONGONG DC
  • Call 4227 7111

Feedback closes on 7 May 2023 

Please read Council's Privacy Policy before submitting your feedback.

Accessibility or language assistance

If you’re d/Deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech or language difficulty, you can contact us through the National Relay Service. If you need an interpreter, you can contact us through the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450. You’ll need to provide our phone number 02 4227 7111 for either service.

Consultation has concluded

  • Update for Helensburgh Pool improvements

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    We’re pleased to share that upgrades to the Helensburgh Pool are scheduled to begin in the coming months. These enhancements have been shaped by feedback from our community.

    The project includes:

    • refurbishment of the 25m and toddlers’ pools including structural remediation, resealing the construction joints, a full repaint and retiling
    • complete refurbishment of the male and female amenities including new partitions and fixtures
    • construction of a new changing places toilet with 24/7 access and other accessibility upgrades
    • construction of a new accessible toilet and parking spaces
    • resurfacing the pool concourse
    • installation of new handrails, seating, shade and bike racks
    • improvements to pool concourse lighting
    • the existing shade structure will be painted, and new shade cloth will be installed
    • refurbishing the existing pool plant room
    • replacing the ageing pool plant and equipment

    We’re very grateful to those from the community who took the time to share their thoughts on the pool, it’s future and the steps we could take to improve it. While this budget does not allow for a new pool, we are able to deliver a significant number of upgrades and improvements that respond to the community feedback we’ve gathered about this project.

    You can also read the full media release here: Diving into pool improvements at Helensburgh | City of Wollongong.

    The improvement works are scheduled to begin this winter and continue through to the end of December.

    For more information and to keep up to date with this project please visit our website and socials.

  • Update - Engagement findings

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    Thank you to everyone who participated in sharing their thoughts on shaping the future upgrades for Helensburgh Pool.

    The engagement period for the project ran from 5 April 2023 to 7 May 2023. We received 72 submissions which included 68 online feedback forms, three emails, one hardcopy feedback form.

    The feedback on proposed upgrades to Helensburgh Pool includes concerns about potential fees, requests for year-round swimming, a 50m pool, and increased lanes. Accessibility for all abilities, concerns about removing the toddler pool, and preserving the historical character of the existing facilities were also mentioned. Some questioned the rationale for replacing the pool, and clear communication on the start date and expected duration of the upgrade. Adequate parking, a clock, and BBQs were requested.

    The information from this engagement will be provided to the Project Team to consider any changes to the concept plan that will inform a project scope for the aquatic designer.

    You can find out more about what the community said in the Engagement Report.