Redevelopment of the Casuarina Pool into the Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre for the City of Darwin
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Sector
Leisure
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
Awards
- Excellence in Building & Construction (EBC) Awards 2024
- Commercial/Industrial Construction $20Million – $50 Million
- Entertainment and Recreation Facility
- Sustainability Award – Commercial
- Workplace Health and Safety – Commercial
- Parks & Leisure Au -Regional awards of excellence 2026 – Community Facility of the year winner – City of Darwin
