Rejuvenation works

What are the rejuvenation works and why are they necessary?

• The Centre has welcomed over 14 million visits in 14 years, and vital infrastructure including: pool liners, jet pool, steam room, sauna, change rooms and water slides, requires renewal.
• Expiring Myrtha pool warranties make this the ideal time to upgrade and future-proof the facilities.
• We are also delighted to announce that we are increasing our renewable energy sources to power the venue through the heat pump degasification project.

How will these works affect Centre access?

• Not all pools or facilities will be worked on at the same time; instead, we have carefully planned the timing and made member considerations to minimise disruptions by adopting a staged approach, moving services to some of the other pools in the Centre where possible.
• Members & Multi Visit Pass Holders can access alternative sites for lap swimming at no charge, if they find that internal availability of lap lanes do not meet their requirements (e.g, Marion Outdoor Pool until season ends Friday 27 April, and Unley Swimming Pool) for specific activities. Simply show your Member Card at the above-mentioned pools for access and be sure to view their respective online schedules.
• The Gym, Group Fitness Rooms, Cycle Studio and Strength Conditioning Studio remain open and unaffected throughout the works.
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Where can I find updates about ongoing work?

• We provide regular updates via email, social media, and our website.
• You can also contact our team at reception or online for more information.
  
  

Will I be compensated for disruptions?

• We strive to minimise disruptions by providing alternatives and extra support.
• Significant member impacts will be reviewed individually—please speak to us if you have concerns.
• Health and Wellness Members: (08) 8198 - 0132 or member.finance@ymca.org.au
• Swimming Lessons Members: (08) 8918 - 0198 or swim.finance@ymca.org.au
  
  

Can I put my membership on hold?

• Yes. If the works affect your usual activities, you can suspend your membership. Contact us to discuss your options.

Will my child's swimming lessons be impacted?

• Some lessons will move to different pools in the Centre during works or major swimming events
• We will notify you directly via email and/or SMS if your lesson schedule or location is changed.
• Additional staff and swim teachers will be on pool deck to support students and families during schedule or lesson changes. Simply speak to one of our staff if you need direction upon arrival for your lesson.
• Additional lessons will run during the April 2025 school holidays to provide more opportunities to utilise make-up classes.

What happens if I regularly use the pools for lap swimming?

• The 50m Competition Pool remains open during the works for lap swimming.
• Water Polo/Dive Pool is now complete and available for 25m lap swimming.
• As a Member or Multi Visit Pass holder, if our internal lap lane availability does not meet your needs, you can lap swim at alternative locations—such as Marion Outdoor Pool until Friday 27 April & Unley Outdoor Pool —at no extra cost. Simply present your SA Aquatic Member Card upon arrival and remember to check each facility’s online schedule in advance to ensure lane availability.

What happens if I regularly use the shallow pool for lap swimming?

• The 25m Program Pool and adjoining Jet Pool in the leisure area will close for works from Wednesday 12 March with an expected completion in July 2025.
• As a Member or Multi Visit Pass holder, at no extra cost, you have access to the Minda Aquatic Centre (Brighton) during the below times. Simply present your SA Aquatic Member Card upon arrival. Please note this is a 1 month trial and review after the 16^th of April.

• As a Member or Multi Visit Pass holder, if our internal lap lane availability does not meet your needs, you can lap swim at alternative locations—such as Marion Outdoor Pool & Unley Outdoor Pool —at no extra cost. Simply present your SA Aquatic Member Card upon arrival and remember to check each facility’s online schedule in advance to ensure lane availability.

Will the water-based Aqua Classes still run?

• The 25m Program Pool, adjoining Jet Pool, and Sauna in the leisure area will close for works from Wednesday 12 March, with an expected completion in July 2025.
• Aqua shallow classes will temporarily move to deep water in one of our other pools during the works.
• Shallow water 6am AQUA classes available at MINDA. Please book through the group fitness timetable.
• Works to the Water Polo and Dive pools are nearing completion and will be available soon for Aqua Deep Classes.
• Exciting new deep Aqua classes have been created and staff have been upskilled to deliver enjoyable class formats.
• If you’re a regular aqua class attendee looking for an alternative way to maintain your fitness, we invite you to try one of our 180+ weekly group fitness classes in the gym. Our staff can guide you in selecting the right class to match your goals and preferences, so feel free to speak with them about your options.
• We will notify you in advance if your class location changes, and we may introduce new classes to enhance your experience.
• Speak to our team about location changes, scheduling or membership holds if needed.

Will the gym or land-based group fitness classes be impacted?

• The Gym, Group Fitness Rooms, Cycle Studio and Strength Conditioning Studio remain open and unaffected throughout the works.
• Occasional noise or minor disruptions may occur when construction moves near these areas.
• We will do our best to minimise any inconvenience and keep you informed of changes in traffic flow or access.
• Membership holds are available if you find the noise or schedule changes disrupt your routine.

How will these works affect competitions?

• Despite staged works, the Centre is committed to hosting major swimming events whenever possible.
• The rejuvenation ensures we remain Australia’s best competition pool, providing a world-class venue for local, national, and international events.
• Stay tuned for announcements and schedules on our website and social media. 

What about rehabilitation lanes and shallow water therapy?

• The 25m Program Pool, adjoining Jet Pool and Sauna in the leisure area will close for works from Wednesday 12 March, with an expected completion in July 2025.
• As a Member or Multi Visit Pass holder, at no extra cost, you have access to the MINDA Aquatic Centre (Brighton) during the below times. Simply present your SA Aquatic Member Card upon arrival. Please note this is a 1 month trial and review after the 16^th of April.

Will squad training be affected?

• The Dive/Water Polo pool is currently closed for works, expected to finish by March 2025.
• Some squads have relocated sessions to Westminster, Urrbrae, Mitcham Girls High School, Marion Outdoor Pool, and other sites.
• If your squad is affected, you will be contacted directly with schedule changes and locations.
• Additional lessons will run during the April 2025 school holidays to provide more opportunities to utilise make-up classes.

What if I regularly use the Steam Room or Sauna?

• Sauna works are now complete. Casuals, members & multi visit pass holders can now use the Sauna.
• We have installed four temporary three-person Infrared Saunas situated next to splash park in the leisure area. These are available for casuals, members & multi visit pass holders.
• Work commence on the Steam Room Tuesday, 22 April.
• The 25m Program Pool, adjoining Jet Pool and Steam Room in the leisure area have an expected completion in July 2025.

What if I regularly play or train for water polo?

• The dive/water polo pool works are now complete and program is back to normal.

Where can I train for diving while works are ongoing?

• The dive/water polo pool works are now complete and program is back to normal.

What will happen to my Exercise Physiology appointment? 

• The 25m Program Pool, adjoining Jet Pool, Steam Room, and Sauna in the leisure area will close for works from Wednesday 12 March, with an expected completion in July 2025.
• We have secured limited alternative heated shallow-water for one-on-one Exercise Physiology Hydrotherapy Clients at MINDA.
• New class formats and appointment types are live on the Exercise Physiology website. All new Hydrotherapy classes take place in the learners pool.
• Please speak to our Exercise Physiology Team about appointment options.
• All land based (Group Gym Classes and 1:1 gym appointments) will be unaffected.
• Occasional noise or minor disruptions may occur when construction moves near these areas.
• If you have any concerns, please contact the team on 81980137 to discuss alternative arrangements

When will I be able to use the outdoor water slides?

• The Outdoor Water Slide rejuvenation works has commenced and is expected to be complete by July 2025