Project Overview
Project: Swan Active Midland Refurbishment
Client: City of Swan
Architect: Carabiner
Sector: Community Recreation & Aquatic Facilities
Scope: Design, manufacture, and installation of washroom and changeroom solutions
Delivered By: Aqualoo
Project Summary
Swan Active Midland is a major community aquatic and recreation facility operated by the City of Swan. Following a $30 million refurbishment, the centre was transformed into a contemporary wellness and recreation destination designed to support active lifestyles for people of all ages and abilities.
Designed by Carabiner, the redevelopment focused on improving accessibility, inclusivity, sustainability, and long-term operational efficiency while modernising the facility’s aquatic, sports, fitness, and changeroom amenities.
The Facility
Swan Active Midland is designed as a “one-stop” community health and recreation hub, combining gym, aquatic, sport, and family services in one place:
- Aquatic centre: indoor pool facilities for lap swimming, lessons, aqua fitness, and general recreation
- Gym & fitness: a large modern gym space plus functional training areas and wellness rooms
- Group fitness classes: a wide program including yoga, Pilates, boxing, HIIT, and Les Mills-style classes
- Swimming lessons: programs for children, adults, and squad training
- Sports & courts: indoor courts for social sport, competitions, and training
- Kids & family services: crèche, kindy programs, and junior coaching
- Personal training: individual and small-group training options
The Client Brief
The refurbishment transformed the 30-year-old facility into a modern recreation hub with upgraded aquatic, sports, wellness, and community spaces.
Key facility upgrades included:
- Refurbished indoor aquatic facilities
- New accessible pool entries and ramps
- Expanded gymnasium four times larger than the original
- New wellness and group fitness spaces
- Upgraded indoor sports courts
- Inclusive changerooms and amenities
- Family-friendly aquatic zones
- New café and creche facilities
Sustainability was also a key focus of the redevelopment, incorporating passive solar design, enhanced thermal insulation, maximised natural light and ventilation, and low-energy systems to improve operational efficiency and reduce the facility’s environmental footprint.
Key Challenges & Solutions
As a high-traffic public aquatic and recreation centre, the project required washroom and changeroom solutions capable of withstanding:
- Constant moisture and humidity
- Heavy daily public use
- Intensive cleaning regimes
- Long-term durability requirements
- Inclusive and accessible design outcomes
- Family-friendly functionality
- Modern architectural aesthetics
The refurbishment also needed to support upgraded aquatic and sports facilities while providing low-maintenance, vandal-resistant amenity solutions suitable for long-term community use.
Project Outcome
Aqualoo supplied and manufactured high-performance compact laminate partitioning systems for the upgraded changerooms and amenities throughout the redevelopment.
The project incorporated durable wet-area partitioning solutions designed specifically for aquatic and recreation environments, delivering:
- Moisture-resistant performance
- Enhanced privacy
- Easy-clean hygienic surfaces
- Long-term durability
- Low ongoing maintenance requirements
- Contemporary architectural finishes
The redevelopment included fully reconfigured changeroom facilities focused on inclusivity and equitable access for all users.
Conclusion
The completed redevelopment has delivered a contemporary, inclusive, and community-focused recreation destination for Perth’s eastern corridor.
The project successfully achieved:
- Improved accessibility and inclusivity
- Modernised aquatic changerooms and amenities
- Enhanced visitor experience
- Durable and low-maintenance washroom solutions
- Increased community participation opportunities
- Long-term operational and sustainability benefits
Reopened in May 2024, Swan Active Midland now provides upgraded facilities supporting swimming, fitness, wellness, indoor sports, and community recreation programs for the growing City of Swan community.
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