Noarlunga Aquatic Centre set to reopen as part of $16.9m refurbishment
Published on 14 November 2026
Get your bathers and goggles ready. The beloved Noarlunga Aquatic Centre will reopen to the community on Monday 14 December thanks to a major $16.9 million refurbishment – in time for the school holidays and a fun-filled summer.
Jointly funded by the City of Onkaparinga ($9.94 million) and the Australian Government through the Thriving Suburbs Grant ($5.4 million) and Community Energy Upgrade Fund ($1.575 million), the refurbishment delivers a modern, sustainable and welcoming aquatic centre to the community for many years to come.
It includes accessible ramps, separation of the kids’ pool from the main pool, double-glazed windows, spa and sauna refresh, renovated reception and cafe, new roof, ceiling, pool liner, water filtration system, non-slip flooring, new gym cardio equipment, first aid room, signage, murals and landscaping.
Old gas systems have been replaced with efficient electric heating for both the pool water and air, and a 140kW solar system has been installed, which are expected to reduce the centre’s carbon emissions by 78 per cent.
Many of the most important upgrades are critical repairs and back-of-house equipment required to keep the more than 30-year-old centre operating and thriving in the long-term.
A new outdoor splash pad will be built in 2027 following community engagement.
A new website – noarlungaaquaticcentre.com – allows the community to explore the centre’s facilities, programs, opening hours, bookings and other visitor information.
The Noarlunga Aquatic Centre has been the City of Onkaparinga’s most visited facility for more than 30 years, with its pools, gym, swim school, fitness and aqua classes, spa and sauna attracting hundreds-of-thousands of users each year.
Quotes attributable to Amanda Rishworth MP, Federal Member for Kingston
This is a once-in-a-generation refurbishment and upgrade for our much-loved aquatic centre, securing its future for every family, school and community and sporting group across the southern suburbs that love their local pool for generations to come.
I’m proud to have secured significant investment for this project, and thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Thriving Suburbs and Community Energy Upgrade Fund grant programs, the pool will be reopening, better than ever, in time for the summer school holidays.
Quotes attributable to Moira Were, Mayor of the City of Onkaparinga
The Noarlunga Aquatic Centre holds a special place in the hearts of many across South Australia, with people of all generations coming to learn to swim, have fun, keep fit and connect with their community.
The City of Onkaparinga is proud to have committed $9.94 million to secure the future of this much-loved facility, and we’re incredibly grateful to the Australian Government and Amanda Rishworth MP for partnering with us to ensure it continues making memories for many years to come.