Alkimos Aquatic Recreation Centre project

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The Alkimos aquatic and recreation centre (AARC) project has taken another step forward after Wanneroo Council endorsed the schematic design at a meeting held in December.

The facility will feature indoor and outdoor swimming pools, gym and fitness facilities, sports courts, a crèche, café, change rooms and carpark, and cater to people of all ages and abilities.

The City is grateful to have received funding commitments of $30 million from the Australian Government, including $25 million under the Priority Community Infrastructure Program and $5 million under the Female Facilities and Water Safety Stream, $12.6 million from the State Government, including $10 million under the WA Recovery Program, $2.5 million from the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund and $147,592 through the Changing Places program, and $14.2 million through the Alkimos-Eglinton Developer Contribution Plan.

Standing steel on AARC site – May 2025

Construction of the Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre forges on, with standing steel now up on site. 

It's an exciting step in the process at the building starts to take shape.

The AARC will feature indoor and outdoor swimming pools, gym and fitness facilities, sports courts, a crèche, a café and and more, for people of all ages and abilities. 

Construction tender awarded for Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre 

Wednesday 11 December 2024

Wanneroo Council approved the construction tender for the Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre project at its December meeting, appointing PS Structures Pty Ltd.

Work on site is scheduled to get underway in January 2025 and is expected to be completed in Iate 2026.

AARC project update – September 2024

The Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre project has achieved another major milestone, with the release of the construction tender last week.

The tender closes in late October 2024. A report will be prepared for Council consideration later this year.

This marks a significant milestone for the project, with the City set to appoint a contractor in the near future to collaborate on its successful delivery.

Business Plan for Alkimos aquatic centre makes a splash

Friday 23 February 2024

The City is one step closer to breaking ground on the Alkimos aquatic and recreation centre, after Council gave approval to advertise the business plan for the facility at its February meeting.

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