Blacktown City Council joined with the local community to celebrate Mount Druitt Swimming Centre’s 50th anniversary at a fun-filled event last weekend.
Visitors were granted free entry and Council provided inflatable waterslides, a DJ, games and a pool-shaped birthday cake for the half century party on Saturday.
Mayor, Brad Bunting said the love for the centre was overwhelming.
“Mount Druitt Swimming Centre has been a part of so many people’s lives – whether it has been cooling down on a summer’s day, a swimming carnival, the Blacktown City Family Fish In or Dive in Movie night,” he said.
“Council is dedicated to maintaining Mount Druitt Swimming Centre and keeping our community active.
“I hope to have news soon on ensuring the centre thrives for another 50 years and beyond.”
Member for Mount Druitt, Edmond Atalla said the swimming centre had been at the heart of our community for half a century.
“It is a community place for fun, fitness, and friendships,” he said.
“This 50 year anniversary is a testament to its lasting impact.”
Built by the NSW Government’s State Planning Authority, the venue opened in 1975 and has been managed and maintained by Blacktown City Council since.
The centre is open seasonally and welcomes more than 40,000 visitors each year. It will be closed for winter from 31 March and reopen in late September.
