Project Overview

The Enfield Aquatic Centre (EAC) Redevelopment will transform Sydney’s oldest freshwater Olympic pool into a contemporary, state-of-the-art aquatic and recreational facility.

Council has secured $54 million in funding to deliver the project through the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) Program.

The redevelopment will modernise the existing facility to improve functionality, accessibility and year-round use, ensuring it continues to meet the needs of Burwood’s growing and diverse community.

What is proposed:

  • A new 50-metre pool with heating provisions for year-round swimming
  • An enhanced water splash park
  • New health and wellness facilities
  • New foyer and reception spaces
  • An onsite café servicing the centre and surrounding parkland
  • New inclusive and fully accessible amenities and change rooms
  • Improved landscaping and outdoor spaces integrated with Henley Park
  • Upgrades to the existing program pool and indoor 25 metre pool, including plant
  • Design elements and public art that celebrate the site’s heritage.

The project also incorporates the Enfield Library Pod, which will feature automated library technology to deliver a purpose-built self-service kiosk available 24/7 to increase community access to library services and resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Enfield Aquatic Centre is a heritage-listed facility located within Henley Park, an important recreational precinct in the Burwood Local Government Area. Over the years, the Centre has experienced several upgrades, including the enclosure of the 25-metre pool in 2008 and the addition of an outdoor water play park in 2014. Amenities for the 25-metre pool were upgraded in 2017, and a new indoor program pool, car park upgrade, and enhancements to the splash park were completed in 2021/22.

The original outdoor 50 metre pool has reached the end of its service life, prompting this project to address the overall age and condition of the facility. Key issues include non-compliance with modern safety and access standards, subpar customer experience, and the necessity for a holistic approach to enhance the overall site to meet growing community needs and expectations for more diverse services and programming.

Key project objectives include:

  • Addressing the structural and safety issues of the existing 50 metre pool, including year-round swimming.
  • Expanding the Centre's capacity for recreational swimming, learn-to-swim classes and broader community wellbeing and fitness programs.
  • Incorporating sustainable design principles to reduce operational costs and environmental impacts.
  • Celebrating Burwood's heritage while creating a facility that serves future generations.
  • Ensuring the project is financially viable and sustainable, delivering long-term value to the community.

Burwood Council has secured $54 million to deliver the project as part of the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) program.

The project was activated in 2025, and significant planning work has now been undertaken, including:

  • Initial site investigations and geotechnical testing.
  • Market research, operational assessment and detailed needs analysis.
  • A comprehensive community engagement program to guide the concept development phase, which was delivered by Council in 2025.
  • Scope prioritisation for the project to align with available budget.
  • Procurement and engagement of all key technical consultants.
  • Specialist heritage advice and analysis of site constraints.
  • Identification and assessment of key project risks.
  • The concept design and delivery program for the project were endorsed by Council in late September 2025.

Council is currently preparing for DA lodgment.

In 2025, Council undertook early engagement with the community to understand community needs, aspirations and priorities for the project, and directly inform the design development process. Community engagement included direct consultation with aquatic centre users, key stakeholders and the broader community.

Engagement activities included:

  • A customer experience survey with existing Centre based customers.
  • 12 face to face community consultation stalls open to all members of the community at the Enfield Aquatic Centre and other locations throughout the Burwood LGA.
  • 10 consultation meetings with key stakeholders and advisory groups.
  • An online community survey available on Participate Burwood.
  • School based workshops with students at Enfield Public School, Burwood Public School and Burwood Girls High School.
  • A ‘Connecting with Country’ design process involving targeted engagement with Aboriginal knowledge holders and community members to inform the design development process.
  • Internal workshops and sessions with Council staff.

A series of promotional activities were also undertaken to raise project awareness across the Burwood Local Government Area.

The level of community engagement has been significant with more than 1,300 community members providing feedback and input to date. Community and stakeholder feedback has played an important role in shaping the design development process.

Council will be running a series of upcoming information and advisory desk sessions ahead of the Development Application (DA) lodgment. These pop-up sessions will give community members the opportunity to learn about project progress and seek advice on alternative swimming options during the construction period.

Once the DA is lodged, the community will be invited to view the proposed plans and supporting technical studies online. Community members will also have the opportunity to make formal submissions as part of the DA assessment process.

Early site establishment works are due to commence in late July 2026.

Council will work closely with the appointed contractor to ensure construction impacts on the surrounding community and park users are carefully managed throughout the project.

A Construction Environmental Management Plan will be implemented to outline controls for noise, vibration, dust and site operations. Noise and vibration monitoring will be undertaken during key stages of the works to ensure impacts remain within acceptable limits.

Construction activities will occur during approved working hours in line with development consent. The contractor will also implement best-practice measures such as dust suppression, traffic management and secure site fencing to protect park users, nearby residents and the broader community.

Council will continue to communicate with the community throughout construction and will provide updates on project progress, key milestones and any activities that may cause temporary disruption.

Community members will also be able to contact Council to report any construction-related concerns or impacts during the project.

The community will be able to continue using the Enfield Aquatic Centre until Sunday 5 July 2026. The Centre’s popular Learn to Swim Program and regular programs will continue to operate until this time.

Given the scale and complexity of the project, a full closure of the Centre during construction is required.

This approach:

  • Eliminates public–construction interface risks, including significant WHS and child-safety risks.
  • Enables continuous, efficient delivery by shortening the program and reducing delays.
  • Lowers overall cost.
  • Allows whole-of-site utility isolations and shutdowns without complex staging.
  • Improves emergency egress and fire-safety compliance during works.
  • Improves quality outcomes through uninterrupted works and commissioning.
  • Minimises operational disruptions to water treatment, filtration, chemical stores and plant.
  • Simplifies compliance and inspections.
  • Avoids poor customer experience by eliminating noise and dust impacts on customers.

During construction, there will be no access to the current facility. However, there are several other public aquatic centres located in surrounding areas.

These include the following locations:

Learn to Swim programs also operate within the local area at the following locations:

The redeveloped Enfield Aquatic Centre is expected to open in 2029.

As part of the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) Program, Council is delivering over $110 million in new projects for our community.

Find out more about these projects here.

2025 Engagement Program

Thank you to everyone who shared their ideas for the future of the Enfield Aquatic Centre during the community consultation period. Hundreds of community members visited us at one of 12 consultation pop-up stalls or completed the survey below. The data is now being consolidated and presented to the architects so they can incorporate your ideas and priorities into the design.


Saturday 7 June, 11am - 1pm (Meet the Mayor and community BBQ)

Tuesday 10 June, 10am - 12pm

Thursday 12 June, 10am - 12pm

Monday 16 June, 3 - 5pm

Wednesday 18 June, 4 - 6pm

Friday 20 June, 4 - 6pm

*Please return to this page on the day you're planning to attend an outdoor community drop-in session to ensure it hasn't been postponed due to poor weather.


Wednesday 11 June, 3 - 5pm
Outside Burwood Library and Community Hub
2 Conder Street, Burwood

Friday 13 June, 12 - 2pm
Croydon Train Station (Entrance)
The Strand, Croydon


Tuesday 24 June, 3 - 5pm
Westfield Burwood
Ground Floor outside Farmers Fresh
Burwood Road, Burwood


Wednesday 25 June, 3 - 5pm
Grant Park Multipurpose Courts
Anne Street, Enfield

Thursday 26 June, 10am - 12pm
Burwood Park
At the corner of Park Avenue and Burwood Road


Friday 27 June, 4 - 6pm
Burwood Chinatown Night Markets
Clarendon Place, Burwood