Parramatta Aquatic Centre
The city of Parramatta has a deep connection with water. Surrounded by rivers and lakes, local communities have always had a profound relationship with aquatic activities, given the region’s overall mild climate. This connection led to the construction of several pools as early as the 1950s, and that heritage has now taken a significant step forward with the creation of the Parramatta Aquatic Center (PAC), deemed by the city’s mayor as an historic building for the community.
During the opening of this centre, which will serve the citizens of Parramatta and the western area of Sydney, Olympic champion Emma McKeon was present and stated: “This world-class facility will support aspiring Paramatta swimmers, from their very first lap to the excitement of big swimming meets and beyond.”
This multipurpose aquatic facility offers various Myrtha pools for enthusiasts. The largest is an outdoor vessel measuring 50 meters with ten lanes. There is a second indoor pool at 25 meters with eight lanes. Both can be heated as needed. In addition to those pools, there are one for relaxation and two more for children. One is designed for learn to swim programming, and there’s also a splash pad with water toys and slides attractions. The complex also includes modern gyms and changing rooms.
The city of Parramatta has a deep connection with water. Surrounded by rivers and lakes, local communities have always had a profound relationship with aquatic activities, given the region’s overall mild climate. This connection led to the construction of several pools as early as the 1950s, and that heritage has now taken a significant step forward with the creation of the Parramatta Aquatic Center (PAC), deemed by the city’s mayor as an historic building for the community.
During the opening of this centre, which will serve the citizens of Parramatta and the western area of Sydney, Olympic champion Emma McKeon was present and stated: “This world-class facility will support aspiring Paramatta swimmers, from their very first lap to the excitement of big swimming meets and beyond.”
This multipurpose aquatic facility offers various Myrtha pools for enthusiasts. The largest is an outdoor vessel measuring 50 meters with ten lanes. There is a second indoor pool at 25 meters with eight lanes. Both can be heated as needed. In addition to those pools, there are one for relaxation and two more for children. One is designed for learn to swim programming, and there’s also a splash pad with water toys and slides attractions. The complex also includes modern gyms and changing rooms.
Sustainability and accessibility
The Parramatta Aquatic Center (PAC) was designed with a clear goal: to prioritize sustainability and accessibility, ensuring minimal environmental impact in a green area of the city and providing universal access to all citizens through the use of ramps for entry into the water. The main building is surrounded by greenery, with the planting of 80,000 trees, shrubs, and various plants, and the roof is covered with 358 solar panels for electricity generation.
A unique aquatic centre
Aquatic centres typically require significant water and energy consumption. But thanks to solar panels, along with the presence of Myrtha’s lightweight materials and water filtration processes, energy consumption and overall needs have been dramatically reduced. Overall, this project combines forward-thinking design concepts and innovative techniques to offer a unique aquatic centre capable of serving both the city of Parramatta and the residents of western Sydney.