Fran J recently added a review about the Prince Alfred Park Swimming Pool in Surry Hills.  We’ve been to this pool a few times chilling out with the usual suspects from in and around Surry Hills.  As Fran J said in her review, it’s not the most glamorous of public pools in Sydney - but it’s always been a pretty cool place to chill out in the Summer sun.  At the moment, as most Surry Hills residents will know, the pool is reflecting somewhat of a building site, with sleepers on the grass and the pool collecting leaves and rubbish as it’s been emptied.  But, do not fear - this is all in preparation for a full redevelopment.  It’s been a while since anything has happened over there and some of you (if you’re local) might be wondering what’s going on.  We’ve been scratching our heads that’s for sure.  As a bit of an update, the City of Sydney have recently announced that work will commence on the new pool late November 2008 - at which point the old buildings and pool will start to be removed.  Hoorah!  However, the replacement of the pool and the start of the new development will begin around April 2009 - and (wait for it) these are expected to be completed around mid 2010.

So - long and short - if you’re hanging around wondering when the pool is going to be complete - you’ve got a couple of years yet!  Our recommendation is to head on over to the Victoria Park Swimming Pool located up by Broadway.  Failing that, become friends with someone who has a rooftop pool and have a swim in style.   We’re opting for the latter.  Anyone got a rooftop pool?

The City of Sydney has recently made a couple of updates to the pool developments.  You can check out the proposed plans here.

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