Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool updates

Following consultation with the community, a state-of-the-art design for the new aquatic and leisure facility has been developed. You'll find the latest updates, artist renderings, plans and images here. 

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Project update

The Request for Tender process for the head contractor is now complete and Council awarded the contract to ADCO Constructions Pty Ltd in late 2022. With nearly 50 years' of experience, ADCO is one of Australia's oldest and most established construction companies. Council is excited to partner with this industry leader on the project.

Construction commenced in early 2023 and is scheduled to conclude in late 2024.

For further information, contact Council on 9524 3333 or email projects@gleneira.vic.gov.au

Preparation works timelapse video

Design details

The designs take into account feedback from the community during the last consultation phase in August 2020. We heard the community wants to retain the essential elements of Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool.

We responded to your feedback by keeping the centre within its current footprint. The design incorporates a red brick, timber and concrete facade, which is a contemporary tribute to mid-century design. We will keep the war memorial signage, the ‘grassy hill’ and lots of native landscaping and open space. We plan to apply for a Green Star rating in response to the recent Council declaration of climate emergency and net zero emissions by 2025.

The detailed design for Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool includes:

  • an outdoor 50-metre, eight-lane pool
  • an outdoor diving pool
  • an indoor warm water program pool and 25-metre learn-to-swim pool
  • a concourse spa
  • indoor sauna, steam room and accessible changerooms
  • indoor program rooms
  • a café
  • outdoor children’s splash pad
  • lawn areas and open spaces (including retention of the eastern mound)
  • barbecues and shaded seating
  • the retention of character and local charm.

Exterior — artist renderings

Artist rendering of Carnegie Swim Centre showing the contemporary red brick, timber and concrete facade with a grassy hill of native flowers and shrubs
View of the front elevation showing entrance and native landscaping
Artist rendering of the Carnegie Swim Centre carpark showing a bush-lined path to the entrance
View of the centre from the carpark
Artist rendering of Carnegie Swim Centre showing the program rooms from outside
Outside view of the program rooms

Outdoor aquatic spaces — artist renderings

Artist rendering of Carnegie Swim Centre showing swim lanes shaded by a sail cloth with a splash pad and BBQ area in the background
Shaded swim lanes with a splash pad and barbeque area in the background
Artist rendering of Carnegie Swim Centre showing a boy jumping off a diving board into the pool
The dive pool
Artist rendering of Carnegie Swim Centre showing people gathering under shade structures enjoying the pool
The splash-pad, water play and shaded relaxation areas

Indoor aquatic space — artist rendering

Warm water wellness pool Carnegiew Swim Centre
The warm water wellness pool and spas

Support spaces and amenities — artist rendering

Artist rendering of Carnegie Swim Centre showing the cafe and reception area
The reception, front of house and cafe area

Facility plans

Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool​​ Facility plan

Support spaces and amenities plans

Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool​​ Support spaces and amenities

Indoor aquatic spaces plans

Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool​​ Indoor aquatic spaces

Outdoor aquatic spaces plans

Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool​​ Outdoor aquatic spaces

Health and wellness spaces plans

Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool​​ Health and wellness spaces

Environmental Sustainability Design initiatives

A drawing of the Carnegie Swim Centre showing the environmental sustainability initiatives
A drawing of the Carnegie Swim Centre showing the environmental sustainability initiatives

Carnegie Swim Centre news

Read current and past news about the swim centre.