Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre

Following a major redevelopment, the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre reopened in October 2026, unveiling a modern aquatic and recreation destination for the local community. The $64 million development has transformed the centre with an impressive range of new facilities, including a 10-lane 50-metre outdoor pool, an eight-lane 25-metre indoor pool, a dedicated learner’s pool, waterslides and a zero-depth waterplay area. Complemented by new changerooms, multipurpose spaces, shaded recreation areas and picnic facilities, the revitalised centre has been designed to support swimming, recreation and community use for years to come.

Specialist Aquatic Lighting Solution

Indoor aquatic environments place particular demands on lighting, with high humidity and exposure to chlorine creating a corrosive environment that can affect the performance and longevity of standard luminaires.

For the indoor pool, a specialist lighting solution was required to withstand these conditions while providing consistent illumination across the pool and carefully managing glare and reflections from the water.

Custom Australian Made luminaires by Digilin were developed specifically for the space, with materials and construction selected to suit the demanding conditions of the indoor aquatic environment.

With the luminaires positioned above the pool, maintenance access can be difficult and disruptive to normal operations. Long-term reliability was therefore an important consideration, helping to reduce future maintenance requirements and the need for difficult access works over the life of the facility.

The result is a purpose built solution that responds to both the environmental and architectural requirements of the space, bringing together local design and manufacturing expertise with a considered approach to long-term performance.

Community Involvement 

Since opening in 1968, the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre has played an important role in the recreational life of the local community. More than five decades later, its redevelopment marks a new chapter for the much-loved venue, creating a contemporary aquatic facility while continuing its longstanding 

connection with the community. The strong community interest surrounding the reopening reflects the important place the centre continues to hold within the area.

Project Outcome 

The redevelopment of the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre brings together modern aquatic facilities, considered design and purpose-built lighting to create a welcoming destination for the local community. 

For the indoor pool, the specialist lighting solution responds to the demanding aquatic environment, with durability, performance and long-term reliability central to the approach. 

It’s a great outcome for the local community and a project we’re proud to have contributed to alongside the wider project team. Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing the new Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre to life.