Stadium proposal raises concerns over aquatic centre plans

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 07:00 · Archive

A proposal for a new stadium at Regatta Place in Canberra has concerned supporters of plans for a separate aquatic centre nearby.

A proposal for a new stadium at Regatta Place has prompted concern from Canberra's aquatic community that it could overshadow plans for a separate Canberra Aquatic Centre. The proposal comes from a Canberra Airport-led consortium and would use land around the Archbishop's House.

Terry Slevin, president of Friends of Canberra Olympic Pool, said the aquatic centre proposal already has land and $138 million allocated to it. He expressed concern that despite the excitement around the prime location for a stadium, the interests of pool users should not be deprioritised. Slevin noted that whether the two facilities could sit alongside each other was a technical question only Infrastructure Canberra could answer.

Slevin acknowledged examples exist of pools attached to stadiums, such as the Sydney Football Stadium development in Moore Park, but said that facility had only a 25-metre pool rather than the 10-lane Olympic facility needed for regional competitions. He said ideally the aquatic centre would include a covered diving pool usable year-round.

How it is being reported

• Aquatic centre must not be collateral damage in new stadium push, say pool supportersA proposal for a new stadium at Regatta Place should not swamp plans for the Canberra Aquatic Centre in Commonwealth Park, pool supporters say. Friends of Canberra Olympic Pool president Terry Slevin said the proposal from a Canberra Airport led consortium had sent a ripple of anxiety through Canberra’s aquatic community. Mr Slevin said the […]Region Canberra · 9 Oct, 06:35
• How a stadium, pool and convention centre would change central CanberraPool supporters say the stadium must not get in the way.The Canberra Times · 8 Oct, 19:30

In this story: Regatta Place · Canberra · Commonwealth Park · Terry Slevin · Friends of Canberra Olympic Pool · Infrastructure Canberra · Sydney Football Stadium · Moore Park

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