History
The Newmarket Olympic Pool was constructed in 1939 to the designs of the borough engineer N. F. Alcock. This Art deco building was opened by the Minister of Internal Affairs, the Hon William Parry in 1940. As well as being the borough's only public amenity the Olympic sized swimming pool was a great asset for the whole of Auckland. [1]
The venue hosted the Aquatics at the 1950 British Empire Games. [2]
The facility declined over the following decades and was near closure in 1992 but the Auckland City Council agreed a lease with Olympic Pool and Fitness Limited. After significant renovation, which included it being enclosed and a cinema complex constructed above, it re-opened on 5 March 1994. [1]
In 2019 a further upgrade was planned with the demolition of the original concrete stadium steps in oder to build new changing rooms, a sport shop and extension to the physio rooms. [3] In 2024, a 10-year lease renewal was agreed between the Auckland City Council and Olympic Pool and Fitness Limited, who would continue to operate the facility until 2034. [4]
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