Parramatta’s premier health and wellness hub – Parramatta Aquatic Centre (PAC) – has again caused a ripple named Aquatic Facility of the Year at this year’s Royal Life Saving Awards Gala – The Aquas.
The Aquas is Royal Life Saving’s night of celebration that honours the contributions and dedication of individuals and organisations working to prevent drowning and promote aquatic participation for everyone across NSW and the ACT.
It’s the first time PAC has won a Royal Life Saving award and was also named a finalist in four other categories at the industry’s night of nights.
City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Martin Zaiter said it adds to an already impressive list of accolades for PAC.
“The trophy cabinet is continuing to fill up – I am so proud of our staff who make our swimming facilities some of the best in Sydney,” Cr Zaiter said.
“There’s a lot of work that makes the crucial day-to-day operations run smoothly at PAC.
“Though awards are not everything and our first-class facilities have a great reputation, they can only remain great with friendly and professional staff onsite.”
Cr Zaiter said since PAC opened in September 2023, it has already captured the imaginations of the architecture and design industry both domestically and overseas.
“Last year, PAC won a staggering eight national and international awards for architecture and design and now we have these latest wins to add to the list,” Cr Zaiter said.
“In the last six warmer months we had over 375,000 visits to PAC.”
City of Parramatta’s nomination list at the 2025 Royal Life Saving Awards Gala:
• Lifeguard of the Year – India Anderson (finalist)
• Swim Teacher of the Year – Amanda Cleary (finalist)
• Industry Leader of the Year – Sue Raven (finalist)
• Aquatic Facility of the Year – Parramatta Aquatic Centre (winner)
• Excellence in Drowning Prevention – Lake Parramatta (finalist)
