Updated: Wednesday 7 May 2025. This post will be updated regularly as we roll through the upgrades across the Centre.

Keeping PARC in top condition

At PARC, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards for our members and guests.

Specialised facilities, like PARC, require regular upgrades to ensure the life of the building remains fit-for-purpose and safe for the community. Now 10 years old, the building has seen incredible usage and we are now embarking on an important tile replacement project across all changerooms, and some pool areas, from March to July 2025.

What work is being done?

To maintain safety, aesthetics and provide overall improvement across PARC, we will be removing and replacing the existing tiles with high-quality, durable alternatives in all changerooms, and the 50m pool bulk heads. Some space will see a full replacement, others we are replacing grouting. These upgrades will enhance the look and feel of our changerooms while ensuring they remain safe and slip resistant.

When is the scheduled maintenance period?

The works will be conducted in stages from March to July 2025, with planning for minimal disruption to our members and guests.

The first phase will begin upstairs, with the following impacts:

Closures

• Family Change Communal Showers – closed Monday 5 May – Sunday 18 May
• Downstairs. Male Changeroom – closed Monday 12 May – Wednesday 4 June
• Warm Water Pool Changeroom – closed  Thursday 29 May – Wednesday 11 June
• Future closures: There will be further closures and impacts running through to July. Check back here regularly.

What does this mean for me?

Family Change Communal Showers: will be closed from Monday 5 May to Sunday 18 May, however the individual cubicle change rooms within that area will remain open for use. Please use the main downstairs changerooms during this time.

Downstairs Male Changeroom Closure: will be closed from Monday 12 May to Wednesday 4 June. To accommodate our male patrons, over this period, the upstairs female changerooms will be temporarily designated as a male changeroom.

Male Patrons: Please use the upstairs changerooms during this period. 
Female Patrons: Please use the Main Female Change Rooms located downstairs.

I’m a Full Access Member: The upstairs male changeroom will be open as usual, with the female upstairs changeroom temporarily reassigned to a male changeroom to support the overflow of male patrons.

I’m an Aquatic Access Member: The upstairs changeroom facilities will be available for male Aquatic Access members, which you can access via the stairs at reception or elevator. For female patrons, the downstairs Female Changerooms will be open us usual.

I’m a PARC Swim Member: The upstairs changeroom facilities will be available for male patrons, including Dads with children. You can access the facilities via the stairs at reception or elevator. Please note, the communal showers in the Family Change area are currently closed until Sunday 18 May, however, the individual cubicle change rooms within that area will remain open for use. For female patrons, the downstairs Female Changerooms will be open us usual.

Thanks for your patience

We understand these temporary, but essential, closures may at times be inconvenient, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve your experience.

For any questions, please speak to a member of our team or email us at member.experience@peninsulaleisure.com.au.

Thank you for your support, and we look forward to unveiling the refreshed changerooms soon.