Clarence Magazine: Setting a new standard for the community
Published on 23 April 2025
The Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre is a facility our entire community can be proud of, setting the standard for regional swimming complexes, according to Clarence Mayor Ray Smith.
Outdoors, the new state-of-the-art centre includes a 50-metre Olympic pool, spectator grandstand, refurbished amenities and all-ages accessible splash pad.
The indoor centre includes a 25-metre FINA-standard pool, a combined program and leisure pool and additional accessible amenities.
“This is a fantastic facility for our entire Clarence community,” Cr Smith said.
“Creating a truly regional facility such as this one also opens up new opportunities for attracting new carnivals and competitions, building on our strong culture of high-level competitive swimming and providing flow-on economic benefits,” he said.
Construction was supported by more than $2 million from the Australian Government under the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, more than $1.4 million from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund and close to $23 million from the Clarence Valley Council.
More fun to come
A total $3.2 million has been set aside to create two fun water slides, including $1.6 million in grant funds through the Commonwealth Growing Regions Program.
The new slides will mark completion of the Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre masterplan and are scheduled to be installed and ready for use by next summer 2025 along with additional shade, furniture and landscaping.
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