Major Community Project
Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre - Completed July 2024
City of Darwin’s revitalised Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre officially opened on Saturday 13 July 2024.
City of Darwin has redeveloped the Casuarina Pool into the Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre, to provide a modern, family-friendly facility for the community to enjoy.
The facility is set to become a dynamic community hub that provides safe, accessible and healthy options for exercise and fun.
In July 2023 the final design was announced (see video here) with key project features including:
- An eight-lane 50m pool
- A temperature-controlled, six-lane 25-metre Learn to Swim pool
- Resort-style lagoon pool
- Café and BBQ facilities
- Dry and wet play areas
- Basketball half-court
- Large grassed area for informal games
- Minimum 70 per cent solid shade over 50m and 25m pools
- Zero-depth access to all pools
- Better positioned change rooms and amenities to improve functionality and access.
City of Darwin contributed $19.3 million and the Federal Government is honoured an election promise by putting up $7.5 million.
Construction was completed ahead of schedule, and Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre is now open to the public.
Responsible Officer: Lyle Hebb, Senior Manager Major Projects.
