Foundation memberships on offer at Parramatta’s new Aquatic Centre

April 21, 2023

Aquatics / Billing / Fitness /

The City of Parramatta is offering locals and visitors the chance to be among the first people to join the new Parramatta Aquatic Centre (PAC), with foundation memberships now on offer.

Located within Parramatta Park and costing a projected $88.6 million, the PAC will be a year-round destination for swimming, fitness and wellness for the whole community to enjoy.

Advising that more than 300 first-release foundation memberships had been sold within the first 24 hours of becoming available this week, City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Donna Davis stated “Parramatta Aquatic Centre is going to be the best fitness, wellness and relaxation hub in NSW and the response we’ve already had from the community, months out from opening, is incredible.

“Uniquely designed to blend into the surrounding natural environment within Parramatta Park, the PAC is set to become an iconic part of our City for many generations to enjoy.

“The discounted foundation membership rate means you and your family can benefit from everything the PAC has to offer for less, which is particularly important given the rising cost of living.”

First release foundation memberships cost just $37.40 per fortnight. The rates will be locked in for two years and will provide access to all facilities, including the pool, gym, spa, steam and sauna facilities, group fitness and reformer Pilates classes. Other benefits include two hours free parking, locker access and a creche.

Each foundation member will also get an exclusive members’ pack, and free passes for family or friends.

The new Parramatta Aquatic Centre will cover 40,000 metre² and includes:

50 metre, 10-lane Olympic-sized heated outdoor pool with covered spectator seating
25 metre, eight-lane heated indoor recreational pool for lap swimming, squads and aqua fitness classes
Dedicated learn to swim indoor pool
Indoor splash play area
Spa, sauna and steam room facilities
Fitness centre, featuring state-of-the-art cardio and resistance training equipment, and multiple group fitness rooms
Café with casual seating that will serve indoor and outdoor spaces
Creche operated by trained childcare professionals
Separate family-friendly change rooms and amenities for indoor and outdoor activities
Open park-like outdoor space for families to meet, gather and relax
Venue hire for birthday parties featuring a separate birthday room

The new facility's membership and management software and integrations with access control, kiosks and integrations with the Council's enterprise suite was provided by PerfectGym. This included pre-sales for the Centre.

The PAC is due to open in Spring 2023.

Images: Concepts for the new Parramatta Aquatic Centre.

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