Toronto Swim Centre will close for up to a year to undergo a $6 million revamp that Lake Macquarie City Council says will bring the facility into line with community expectations.
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The overhaul will see the construction of new a new hydrotherapy and spa pool, a new entry and kiosk, a training room and set of stairs to the existing 25-metre pool.
The centre’s pools will be retiled, amenities refurbished, and air and water quality improved.
Lake Macquarie mayor, Kay Fraser, said the upgraded modern facilities will cater for all ages and abilities, and enable a better user experience.
“These will include new family change rooms and accessible lifts to all pools,” Cr Fraser said.
“We will also be replacing the centre’s filtration and disinfection systems and its roof, with new solar panels and roof insulation.”
The Toronto Swim Centre site is owned by Lake Macquarie City Council, but operated by contractors First Splashes.
Council said First Splashes and Macquarie Shores Swim Club, which is based out of the centre, were consulted during planning.
The centre will close for an estimated 12 months of renovations from Saturday, July 7.
“This is unfortunate but unavoidable, due to the scope and nature of the work,” LMCC community assets section manager Brendan Callander said.
“This refurbishment forms part of our proactive approach to managing an ageing portfolio of aquatic facilities across Lake Macquarie.
“It will have fantastic benefits in terms of updated and attractive facilities, which we anticipate will increase patronage once the centre reopens next year.”
Alternative council-run swim centres are located at West Wallsend and Charlestown.
Morisset and Speers Point swim centres operate during warmer months of the year.
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