George Bolton Swimming Centre Changing Places Upgrade

On 24 April 2024, the City of Burnside welcomed several special guests to the George Bolton Swimming Centre to celebrate the completion of a Changing Places facility, supported by state and federal funding. Joining City of Burnside CEO Chris Cowley for the special occasion were Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth MP, Minister for Human Services and Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well Nat Cook MP, Max Price and his support worker Josh Conner.

In late 2023 the City of Burnside undertook works at the George Bolton Swimming Centre to develop a Changing Places compliant facility, which is designed to specifically meet the requirements of people living with disability, including sufficient space to allow carer support. A Changing Places facility provides privacy in a safe, accessible and dignified manner for those living with disability, allowing them to continue to access much-loved community spaces such as the George Bolton Swimming Centre.

These works were part of a wider development at the swimming centre, which also saw the creation of a Disability Discrimination Act compliant change room, two school change rooms and one meeting room.

Chris Cowley said the new facilities would help to foster inclusivity for all to participate and enjoy the beautiful George Bolton Swimming Centre.

‘The City of Burnside is proud to be able to provide this facility to the community with support from the state and federal governments.

‘We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible city for all our residents and visitors. Through our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan we will continue to identify such avenues for improvement.’

The Disability Access and Inclusion Plan promotes equal rights for all in the Burnside community. It recognises Council’s responsibility to support people with disabilities to access the same human rights as everyone in the community.

Now closed for the season, the George Bolton Swimming Centre looks forward to welcoming you back to the pool late in 2024.

Left to right: CEO Chris Cowley, Cr Andy Xing,

Amanda Rishworth MP, Max Price and Nat Cook MP