Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool maintenance

We’re carrying out critical and extensive maintenance work to Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool.

The pool operates seasonally and closes from 1 May to 31 August every year.

Works will begin in May after the pool closes. We expect to reopen the pool on 1 September 2025, in time for the start of the summer season.

What works and improvements will take place?

The tiles and waterproof membranes will be replaced on the 50m outdoor pool and the smaller 20m pool.

Essential maintenance will be carried out on the pool’s concrete and steel structure. A new lift will be installed and the timber replaced in the grandstand and concourse decking.

Maintaining outdoor pools, particularly in difficult to access marine environments like this one, can be challenging and often take longer than other outdoor pools that don't extend over the harbour.

On top of this important maintenance work, we’ll also futureproof this vital piece of community infrastructure by replacing the gas heating system with electric heat pumps.

We’re committed to tackling climate change and we aim to reach our net zero goal by 2035. All our operations are powered by 100% renewable electricity and transitioning away from polluting fossil fuels will be crucial to reducing emissions in our operations.

For information about membership and alternative pools, select an item from the dropdown below.

• Where else can I swim in the City of Sydney area?

  Cook + Phillip Park Pool is nearby, opposite Hyde Park between St Mary’s Cathedral and the Australian Museum.

  Other City of Sydney pools in Camperdown, Zetland, Surry Hills and Ultimo are open all year.

• Where else can I swim at an outdoor pool?

  Alternative outdoor swimming options include;

  • Prince Alfred Park Pool next to Central station
  • Victoria Park Pool on Broadway next to the University of Sydney
  • Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre in Zetland.
• How will the closure impact existing memberships or passes?

  360 Pro Membership, 360 Pro Visit Pass & Learn to Swim Family Membership holders will continue to have access to our five other centres.

  360 Active Membership and 360 Active Visit Pass holders will continue to have access to the outdoor swimming pools at Victoria Park Pool and Prince Alfred Park Pool.

  They will also have access to the nearby Cook + Phillip Park Pool which is located opposite Hyde Park until Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool reopens.

• Swimming lessons and classes

  The current Learn to Swim program at Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool will finish on Sunday 21 April 2024.
  
  

  Centre staff will contact existing program participants to offer spaces at our three indoor centres, which offer an all-year-round learn to swim program in heated pools with experienced instructors, and the same comprehensive learn to swim carriculum.

To chat with our team you can send us a message or call our help desk on 1300 198 412.