Ensure Diving and Deep Water Facilities are included in the proposed indoor Aquatic centre in Commonwealth Park.

Subject:
Ensure Diving and Deep Water Facilities are included in the proposed indoor Aquatic centre in Commonwealth Park.
Eligibility:
Residents of ACT
Sponsoring member:
Mr Thomas Emerson
Principal petitioner:
Mrs Ann Widdup
No. of Signatures:
4
Posting Date:
27/1/2026
Closing Date:
16/2/2026
 
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Information about the Principal Petitioner is available through the sponsoring Member of the Legislative Assembly's office
TO: The Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly
Reason for this Petition

The following residents of the ACT draw to the attention of the Assembly that the redevelopment of the Canberra Olympic Pool (Civic Pool) precinct into the proposed indoor Aquatic centre at Commonwealth Park currently excludes essential deep water sporting infrastructure, including a 5m deep Dive pool with Diving boards. The ACT is at risk of losing its only deep water Diving facility, which would impact Diving, Water polo, Underwater Rugby, school programs, and community recreation. No alternative facility exists or is planned.

Requested Actions

Your petitioners therefore request the Assembly to call on the ACT Government to:

1. Amend the proposed indoor Aquatic centre in Commonwealth Park tender to require a 5m deep Dive pool with Springboard and Platform Diving facilities. 

2. Ensure the new facility supports multiple aquatic sports requiring deep water. 

3. Uphold the commitment to the community to provide and maintain existing and essential community sport infrastructure in the ACT.

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