Harold Holt Swim Centre improvements

Project summaryA range of improvement works are planned for the Harold Holt Swim Centre, in line with the Harold Holt Swim Centre masterplan and complementary maintenance projects.
Led byCity of Stonnington
Project statusIn progress
Engagement statusCommunity engagement closed
Community consultationLearn more about the consultation

1409 High Street, Glen Iris 3146 View map

Project overview

Council has adopted a masterplan for the Harold Holt Swim Centre that will deliver restoration and improvement works to this popular facility over a number of years.

The implementation of the masterplan will occur over several stages and these works, together with an ongoing maintenance program, will ensure the facility continues to meet the requirements and expectations of visitors to the centre.

Future works

Project	50-metre outdoor pool - accessible ramp
Project	50-metre outdoor pool surrounds and grandstand - upgrade

Completed works

Project

First floor walkway works

Status

Completed

Scope of works

Repair walkway

Repair brickwork

Install new column

Plumbing works

Project	Indoor change room upgrade
Status	Completed November 2024
Scope of works	Demolish flooring, joinery, fixtures, lighting and toilets Remove material from site Install new joinery, flooring, finishes, lighting, fixtures and toilets Reinstatement as required.
Work zone
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Community updates	August 2024 Project Notification #1(PDF, 116KB)

Project	Heritage dive tower and pool restoration
Status	Completed October 2022 Reopened 19 October 2022
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Scope of works	Restore the heritage dive tower (with Heritage Victoria approved modifications) Reconstruct dive tower spiral staircase and add security gate Restore the dive pool Install new 1-metre and 3-metre springboards to the dive pool Demolish existing plant store, build new store north of the dive tower and install new plant New paving, fencing and landscaping
Community updates	15 October 2021 Resident Notification(PDF, 269KB)
Consultation	In 2019, community consultation was completed to determine the level of support for restoring the dive tower and pool. View Harold Holt dive tower and pool consultation
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Project	Building Management System installation
Status	Completed June 2021
Scope of works	Install BMS system to integrate all building operations (pool system, heating, cooling, lighting) into one central control system.

Project

Boiler replacement

Status

Completed June 2021

Scope of work

Decommission and remove boiler

Install new condenser boiler

Commission

Project	Restore 50m outdoor pool
Status	Complete December 2020
Scope of works	Drain 50m outdoor pool Remove all tiles Deep clean pool shell Retile pool Render pool walls Refill and prepare pool for use
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Project type

Improvement works