North Sydney Council is pleased to announce that North Sydney Olympic Pool has officially reached Practical Completion, marking the formal handover of the facility from the construction contractor to Council. This significant milestone means the keys to the iconic harbour-side pool have now been handed to Council, representing the transition from construction to operational readiness ahead of reopening to the community.The iconic harbour-side facility, first opened in 1936 and beloved by generations of Sydneysiders, is confirmed to reopen to the public on Friday 7th August 2026 during its 90th anniversary year.

“Today marks an important milestone in bringing North Sydney Olympic Pool back to the community, I want to sincerely thank the community for its patience throughout this project. We recognise the frustration many people have felt over the course of the redevelopment and, honestly, there were times I never thought we would see this day.” Mayor Zoë Baker commented “But what now stands on this extraordinary harbour foreshore is a truly beautiful public facility that honours the history of the original pool while creating something future generations will enjoy for decades to come.This is a facility built not just for today, but for future generations of swimmers, families, visitors and the wider community.”

Over the coming months, Council teams will be on site completing the final stages of preparation to deliver the best possible experience for the community when the facility reopens. This includes fit-outs, installation of equipment and furnishings, staff recruitment and training, implementation of technology and systems, commissioning and testing of plantrooms, finalisation of facility assessments and operating procedures, and completion of the remaining heritage restoration works. The redeveloped facility will feature Sydney’s only 50-metre heated outdoor pool with direct views of the Harbour Bridge and Luna Park, alongside a 25-metre indoor pool, program pool, children’s splash pad and water play area, state-of-the-art gymnasium, reformer Pilates studio, swim school, crèche, spa, sauna, steam room, sundeck, café and gelato bar. The redevelopment also includes extensive heritage restoration works celebrating the Pool’s iconic Art Deco character. Ahead of opening day, Council will offer a series of guided community preview tours, providing the public with an opportunity to experience the transformation of North Sydney Olympic Pool ahead of its reopening. Community members are invited to register their interest.