Sydney Dy Pools
Besides being home to the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney also boasts an impressive collection of sdy pools (or ocean pools) – man-made seawater pools built on a surf coast so that waves wash over their sides. While the city isn’t alone in its devotion to these picturesque swimming spots, it does have one advantage: Australia is a very large country and most people live within a short commute of a swim spot.
So, with this in mind, let’s take a look at some of the most spectacular examples of the Aussie pool scene. We’ll start with a swanky pool in Sydney’s inner-city, designed by Australian architects Andrew Burges Architects. It’s located on Glebe Foreshore, a series of walkable public parks that connects Bicentennial Park to the city’s popular fish market.
The pool itself is a stunning architectural feat, featuring a central pool with a circular design and an array of water jets on the side, reminiscent of a fjord. The pool is also surrounded by palm trees, which adds to its tropical vibe.
In addition to its striking appearance, the new pool will have a number of features that make it stand out from other pools in the area. These include an integrated solar power system, LED lighting, a digital display panel that shows daily temperature and weather data, as well as an underwater camera to show visitors what’s happening below the surface. The new pool is also expected to be a hub for public events and a venue for swimming lessons and competitions.
While the concept of a new sdy pool is a welcome addition to the Sydney landscape, there are some who are unhappy with the way the project has been handled. One of the biggest complaints centers around the fact that the project’s budget has blown out from its original estimate of $10 million to over $100 million. This is due to a number of factors, including council infighting and claims of pork-barrelling, heritage concerns, and criticism from health organisations.
Another major concern is the fact that some of the original swim pools have closed, with Parramatta’s local pool shutting in 2017 and the city’s North Sydney Olympic Pool slated to close in 2022. This leaves many families without a pool nearby during school holidays and ever-hotter summers.
Fortunately, the Berejiklian government has promised to build new pools at Beare Park and Pirrama Park in Barangaroo, Blackwattle Bay in Pyrmont, and Rozelle Bay or Blackwattle Cove on the Glebe Foreshore. While these pools won’t be as grand as the North Sydney Olympic, they will still have a strong sense of place and provide an affordable alternative to expensive private swimming facilities.
If you’re looking to get your own sdy pool constructed, be sure to check out our Pool + Outdoor Design section which holds an extensive list of Sydney’s best outdoor specialists. They can help you create a gorgeous outdoor space complete with frameless-glass pool fencing and the latest in Australian native landscaping.