THE SJC AQUATIC AND FITNESS PRECINCT:
Incorporating the War Memorial Pool and Healy Fitness Centre
Our beloved War Memorial Pool was built in 1957 through the support of the Joeys community. They wanted to honour those who served in the wars with a place for boys to come together, learn the life-long skill of swimming, enjoy aquatic sports, participate in individual and team activities, train, and - importantly - to relax and have healthy fun out of school hours for our large boarding community.
With an initial life expectancy of 30 years, most of the original pool infrastructure is still in place. Now, 32 years beyond this expected period, significant structural and mechanical issues have emerged. The pool is beyond its useful life and struggles to meet current needs. Its aged infrastructure urgently requires replacement using new construction, technology and environmentally sustainable features to deliver a better equipped and more efficient aquatic precinct on the same site.
To provide a comprehensive fitness and activity centre for our boys, the precinct will include an upgraded John Healy Fitness Centre incorporating weights and cardio fitness rooms, change rooms and other facilities for students and visitors.
With an initial life expectancy of 30 years, most of the original pool infrastructure is still in place. Now, 32 years beyond this expected period, significant structural and mechanical issues have emerged. The pool is beyond its useful life and struggles to meet current needs. Its aged infrastructure urgently requires replacement using new construction, technology and environmentally sustainable features to deliver a better equipped and more efficient aquatic precinct on the same site.
To provide a comprehensive fitness and activity centre for our boys, the precinct will include an upgraded John Healy Fitness Centre incorporating weights and cardio fitness rooms, change rooms and other facilities for students and visitors.
FACILITIES WITHIN THE SJC AQUATIC AND FITNESS PRECINCT:
- The War Memorial Pool will be upgraded to include a 10 lane, 50m outdoor swimming pool - heated for year-round use
- The pool will also include a men's FINA standard water polo pool
- Change rooms and lift access
- Spectator seating for boys, parents and visitors
- Relocated and upgraded Healy Fitness Centre
- Environmental features including state-of-the-art filtration system, energy efficient maintenance systems and solar heating
For more information and to discuss your interest in helping our boys to thrive and future-proofing Joeys, please contact:
Richard Quinn, Director of Advancement on (02) 9816 0807 or rquinn@joeys.org, or
Rebecca Curran, Development Manager on (02) 9816 0925 or rcurran@joeys.org
All donations to SJC Foundation Building Fund are tax-deductible.
Richard Quinn, Director of Advancement on (02) 9816 0807 or rquinn@joeys.org, or
Rebecca Curran, Development Manager on (02) 9816 0925 or rcurran@joeys.org
All donations to SJC Foundation Building Fund are tax-deductible.
