COMMUNITY
Redevelopment of the Casuarina Pool into the Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre for the City of Darwin
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Sector
Community
Contract value
$25+ million
Completion date
2024
Location
Casuarina, Northern Territory
Status
Completed
Type of project
Design and construction
Client
City of Darwin
The Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre represents a major community project that required a design and construction partner with proven capability and expert project comprehension to develop a value-for-money design solution.
The facility aligns with the City of Darwin’s vision of creating a fun, family-friendly, and contemporary aquatic recreational space. Through a sound understanding of the client’s requirements and extensive stakeholder collaboration, DCOH formulated an innovative master plan solution, delivering a facility that surpassed the client’s expectations within an exceptionally tight timeframe and budget.
Project features
- 8 lane pool
- Temperature controlled, 6 lane 25m learn to swim pool
- Cafe and BBQ
- Resort-style lagoon pool
- Dry and wet play areas
- Large, grassed areas
- Basketball half-court
- 70% solid shade over pools
- Zero-depth access
- Functional change room and amenities
The Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre, was honored with multiple awards at the 2024 Master Builders EBC Awards:
