Beatty Park Leisure Centre is a
swimming pool complex in the suburb of
North Perth,
Western Australia
Western Australia (commonly abbreviated as WA) is a state of Australia occupying the western percent of the land area of Australia excluding external territories. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Southern Ocean to th ...
. Originally known as the Beatty Park Aquatic Centre,
it was built for the
1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games as the major swimming event venue, along with the
Perry Lakes Stadium
Perry Lakes Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium adjacent to Perry Lakes in Floreat, Western Australia.
It was built and funded by the State Government and the City of Perth in 1962 for the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games and had ...
athletics complex. Prior to the construction of the centre, the area was part of a large reserve known as Beatty Park.
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The centre was refurbished in 1994 to include creche, spa and gymnasium facilities as well as several indoor pools. It has spectator seating for approximately 5,000 people and is administered by the City of Vincent.
Another major redevelopment took place from 2011 to 2013, costing $17 million. This redevelopment included the installation of a geothermal bore for heating the upgraded pools and expanding the health and fitness facilities to include a gym, two Group Fitness studios and a new entry.
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1962 Games
Commonwealth records were set at Beatty Park in the following events:www.commonwealthgames.com
References
Heritage Council of Western Australia - Heritage Register entry
External links
Beatty Park website
Swimming venues in Australia
State Register of Heritage Places in the City of Vincent
Vincent Street, North Perth
1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games venues
Commonwealth Games swimming venues
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