Manning Aquatic Centre Changeroom Upgrades

Upgrades to the changeroom facilities are soon to commence at Bathurst’s Manning Aquatic Centre. 

Contractors are scheduled to commence the upgrade of the women’s changeroom facility on Monday 16 June and anticipate the completion of works by September this year. Works are to include the replacement of shower and toilet partitioning, installation of new shower heads & taps, basins, waterproofing, new toilets, wall tiling, and a new floor surfacing treatment. The upgrade of the men’s changeroom is envisaged to be undertaken in the 2025/26 financial year.   

Acting Bathurst Mayor, Cr Ben Fry, commented that upgrades to the Aquatic Centre’s facilities have been planned for quite some time and will be of benefit to our growing community. 

“Bathurst swimmers should not have to suit up in yesterday’s changerooms. Local families, squads and schools rely on the Manning every week; new tiles, taps and waterproofing mean fewer leaks, better hygiene and a centre that keeps pace with our growing city,” Cr Fry noted. 

Local media is invited to attend a media event this week at the Manning Aquatic Centre with Acting Mayor, Cr Ben Fry, announcing the project upgrades. 

Date: Friday 6 June 

Time: 11am 

Location: Manning Aquatic Centre, 9 Elizabeth St, Bathurst 

Council advises that changes will be in place during the upgrade works in order to ensure that changeroom options are provided to all pool patrons utilising the Centre. Signage detailing temporary alternative changerooms will be displayed throughout the Centre. 

$145,000 has been allocated for stage one of the changeroom upgrade project, as provisioned for in the 2024/2025 budget. 

Media contact: Genevieve Green Media and Communications Officer  

P: 02 6333 6179 M: 0448 685 340 E: genevieve.green@bathurst.nsw.gov.au