The 50m pool in the North Sydney Olympic Pool complex has reached the end of its life and requires significant upgrading. Council is taking this opportunity to redevelop the complex so that it can continue to meet the needs of current and future generations.

Since 2014, we’ve been preparing a Masterplan that will guide future development at the North Sydney Olympic Pool. In late 2014 we undertook consultation to capture general feedback about the pool and needs for the future. The information from the Phase 1 consultation was used to develop six design options for the pool.

We want to hear your viewsWe are now entering Phase 2 of consultation. Council is embarking on a rigorous consultation process to ensure that the community is fully informed about the six options that have been prepared. To ensure we make the right decision, we need to hear what the community thinks.

Details of the six design options can be seen overleaf. Additional information about the Masterplan is available on Council’s website at www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/PoolMasterplan. Details about how to have a say are on the back page of this information leaflet.

Underpinning principlesFrom the beginning the project has been underpinned by a number of key principles that the Masterplan should address. Development should:•recognisetheheritageofthe

pool complex•ensurethepoolcomplexis

sustainable for future generations•meetmodernuserrequirements

for people of all abilities and ages•ensureanyfuturedesigns

embrace management best practice and sustainability principles

•improvetheuserandvisitorexperience

•maintainthepoolcomplexasaniconic Sydney attraction

Brief history of the Pool

1936 - pool opened and hailed as a ‘wonder pool’ for its state-of-the-art filtration system

1938 - hosted the Empire Games swimming and diving events

1964 - pool shortened to the new metric length of 50 metres

1970 - pool retiled

1950s to ‘70s - 86 world records set by swimming greats such as Murray Rose, Dawn Fraser and Shane Gould

1972 - pool is heated in winter

1980 - diving springboards removed

2001 - complex redeveloped and facilities including a 25m indoor pool and gymnasium added

2014 - 50m pool reaches the end of its life and requires significant upgrading

1. Register for our interest group forumsOur consultants will provide in-depth information about the design options. Participants can have a detailed discussion and provide feedback.Three forums focusing on specific areas relating to the complex will be held:• Aquaticsandswimming

Wednesday 26 August, 5.30pm-7.30pm• Health,fitnessandwellbeing

Friday 28 August, 5.30pm-7pm• Familyandchildren

Saturday 29 August, 1pm-3pmAll sessions will be held in the Ros Crichton Pavilion, 200 Miller Street, North Sydney. Spaces are limited. Register via the website or call 9936 8100.

2. Attend a drop in information session Meet with our specialist consultants and staff to discuss the design options, ask questions and complete the online survey. The two sessions will take place at the following times:• Friday28August,12pm-2pm,RosCrichton

Pavilion, 200 Miller Street, North Sydney• Saturday29August,9am-10am,NorthSydney

Olympic Pool.

No registration necessary.

3. Attend the public meeting Hearaboutthedesignoptions,askquestionsand

vote on your preferred design option.When: Thursday 3 September, 6.30pm-8.30pm, HutleyHall,200MillerStreet,NorthSydney.No registration necessary.

4. Complete the online survey Complete our survey (approx 10 minutes) which focuses on the features/facilities outlined in the six options and captures your view on what would attract you and the community to use the new facility. Access the survey via Council’s website.

5. Complete the paper survey If you’d prefer to complete the survey on paper, you can collect a copy from North Sydney Olympic pool, Council’s Customer Service Centre, 200 Miller Street, North Sydney, Stanton Library or the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability during opening hours. The online and paper surveys are the same.

6. Write a submissionYou can also make a written submission. Write to the General Manager, North Sydney Council, PO Box 12, North Sydney NSW 2059 or email council@northsydney.nsw.gov.au.

HAVE YOUR SAYWe want to hear your view. Make your voice heard during the consultation period:

We are also meeting with other community interest and stakeholder groups to ensure a wide range of opinions are captured. Should you have any questions please call Council on 9936 8100 or email council@northsydney.nsw.gov.au

ALL COMMUNITY FEEDBACK MUST BE RECEIVED BY 25 SEPTEMBER 2015What’s nextAll feedback will be analysed and a report presented to Council later this year.

Stay informedSign up to the North Sydney Olympic Pool e-newsletter www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/enews which will provide updates as the project progresses.

More information: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/PoolMasterplan

You can also visit our information displays at North Sydney Olympic Pool, Council’s Customer Service Centre or outside the Crows Nest Centre until 25 September.

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Phase 1 consultation - September to November 2014 | Draft options considered by Council - March/April 2015 | Phase 2 consultation - July to September 2015 | Phase 2 community feedback reported to Council - late 2015

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Aquatics: replace the 50m and family outdoor pools with same sized pools, ensuring that they meet the new safety and usability standards, including a partial shade over children’s leisure pool. Upgrade the existing change facilities. No changes to the indoor pool. Upgraded cafe facility.Health and wellness: no changes.Grandstand: minimal refurbishment. Capacity: 1700. Retain harbourside wall, grandstand and stair tower. Parking no additional car parking.Capital cost $16 million (preliminary estimate).

Proposal: full upgrade of the centre plus a diving pool with new health and wellness and events space Focus: attracting new users and providing greater flexibility for aquatic use Proposal: selective refurbishment of existing pool Focus: creating a better experience for current and future users

Proposal: full upgrade for swimming and diving with new health and wellness and events space Focus: attracting new users for aquatic activity and fitness activities

Proposal: a new aquatic centre Focus: attracting wide range of new users with improved aquatics, health and wellness, parking and a new harbourside park

Proposal: upgrade the existing centre Focus: improving experience for current and future users plus increased use as a result of additional facilities

Proposal: full upgrade of all the centre Focus: improving the experience for current and new users through new and improved spaces

Aquatics: replace 50m pool with a new 50m pool. Upgrade the existing 25m pool to 8 lanes and enlarge the indoor pool hall. Add family water play area and splash pad with shade structure and a new waterslide attraction. New cafe facilities. Health and wellness: new state-of-the-art health and wellness facility under 50m pool.Grandstand: new grandstand and shade structure with new change facilities (including family change). New large events space in grandstand. Grandstand capacity: 800. Events space capacity: 700.Retain harbourside wall and stair tower. Parking no additional car parking.Capital cost $52 million (preliminary estimate).

Aquatics: replace 50m pool with a new 51.5m pool, with 2 booms, new diving towers and boards (non international standard) sharing the 51.5m pool. New family water play area with shade structure and a new waterslide attraction. Upgrade the existing 25m pool to 8 lanes and enlarge the indoor pool hall. New cafe facilities.Health and wellness: new state-of-the-art health and wellness facility under 51.5m pool.Grandstand: new grandstand and shade structure with new change facilities (including family change). New large events space in grandstand. Grandstand capacity: 800. Events space capacity: 700.Retain harbourside wall and stair tower. Parking no additional car parking.Capital cost $49 million (preliminary estimate).

Aquatics: replace the 50m pool with a new 66m pool, with 2 booms, diving towers and boards (non international standard). No family leisure attraction or space. Upgrade existing 25m pool to 8 lanes and enlarge indoor pool hall. New cafe facilities.Health and wellness: new state-of-the-art health and wellness facility under 66m pool.Grandstand: new grandstand and shade structure with new change facilities (including family change). New large events space in the grandstand. Grandstand capacity: 800. Events space capacity: 700.Retain harbourside wall and stair tower. Parking no additional car parking.Capital cost $49 million (preliminary estimate).

Aquatics: replace the 50m pool with a new 66m pool, with 2 booms and international diving facility. New indoor family water play area and splash pad. New 8-lane 25m pool and enlarge indoor pool hall. New cafe facilities.Health and wellness: new state-of-the-art health and wellness facility under the 66m pool and hydrotherapy pool in gym area.Grandstand: new shaded grandstand and new harbourside park. Grandstand capacity: 750. Events space capacity: 700.Retain harbourside wall. Parking underground parking for 125 cars.Capital cost $72 million (preliminary estimate).

Aquatics: replace 50m pool with new 50m pool and create new family water play area including splash pad, ensuring that they meet the new safety and usability standards, including a full shade cover over the family water play area. Upgrade the existing change facilities. Upgrade the existing 25m pool to 8 lanes. Enlarge the indoor pool hall. New cafe facility.Health and wellness: construct new gym in the grandstand above the change room.Grandstand: full refurbishment with a new shade structure roof. Capacity: 1700.Retain harbourside wall, grandstand and stair tower. Parking no additional car parking.Capital cost $28 million (preliminary estimate).