The Hills Shire Council threw a pool party with hundreds of people celebrating the opening of the highly anticipated, new state-of-the-art Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre in Baulkham Hills.
There were plenty of excited cheers as residents and visitors tried out the modern facilities during the Pool Party event, which was hosted by The Hills Shire Council to acknowledge the centre re-opening to the community after a two-year rebuild.
The Hills Shire Mayor, Dr Peter Gangemi said “it was a day to celebrate”.
“I am so proud to be able to open the doors to the Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre,” Mayor Gangemi said of the opening.
“Waves is the largest project ever undertaken by The Hills Shire Council and it also highlights what the local government sector can achieve for the community.
“Waves is a magnificent facility which will serve our region for decades to come – allowing our residents and visitors to make a lifetime of memories,” Mayor Gangemi added.
The swimming complex includes an outdoor FINA Standard Olympic sized 50m pool with 10 lanes, 25m outdoor training pool (also with 10 lanes) for swim school, lap swimming and squad training, indoor 25m and family leisure pool, 20m warm water program pool, sauna, spa pool and steam room.
The 1000sqm fitness centre is equipped with market-leading Technogym equipment including treadmills, elliptical trainers, recumbent bikes, upright bikes, steppers and striders, a multi-training structure, training zones with pin and plate loaded strength equipment and a weights area.
There’s also an on-site café, water play area, outdoor fitness station, picnic tables, a children’s playground and much more.
“Our new Fitness and Aquatic Centre is not only modern and fun, it also features the latest environmentally-friendly technology, such as solar panels and electric car charging stations,” Mayor Gangemi said of the facility.
“Our builders, designers, contractors and council staff have done a fantastic job at creating a versatile centre that features ramps and wheelchair accessible pathways, as well as accessible change rooms, gym equipment and toilets. Waves also has a portable pool hoist and two aquatic wet chairs – making the centre perfect for all abilities.
“We can’t thank our staff, contractors and builders enough for everything that have down to build this world class facility here, in Baulkham Hills. They worked incredibly hard throughout the project and a global pandemic and multiple natural disasters to complete this venue with very little delay and on budget,” Mayor Gangemi added.
ADCO Constructions NSW state manager, John Basilisco, said they were honoured to have been selected as the builder of choice for this “excellent facility”.
“It’s a huge pleasure for the ADCO team to see the community already loving the new centre,” Mr Basilisco said.
“ADCO has been building aquatic and leisure centres for Australian communities for 50 years.
“The Hills’ wider community has another stunning build to be very proud of and in time for summer,” Mr Basilisco added.
The new centre is being managed by The Hills Shire Council.
General manager of The Hills Shire Council, Michael Edgar said council was delighted that it was part of council’s venue portfolio and that 41 full-time positions had been created in the ongoing operations of Waves.
