Council awards $1.8m management and operations contract for Palmerston Swimming and Fitness Centre

City of Palmerston has awarded a $1.8 million contract for the management and operation of the Palmerston Swimming and Fitness Centre to a national company.

THE City of Palmerston has awarded a $1.8 million contract for the management and operation of the Palmerston Swimming and Fitness Centre – soon to be renamed the SWELL precinct – to a national company specialising in leisure centre management.

Belgravia Leisure will hold the contract at the centre, which will undergo a $15 million renewal later this year, for a five-year term, starting on July 1.

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Under the contract, entry to “aquatic components” of the centre, including the pool and children’s waterplay area, will remain free, while other fees will be determined annually.

City of Palmerston Mayor Athina Pascoe-Bell said the council was looking forward to partnering with the company to deliver SWELL to the community.

An artist’s impression of the proposed $15m SWELL project. Picture: Supplied

Belgravia Leisure chief executive Nick Cox said the company was pleased to be part of the project.

“We are excited to be a part of the City of Palmerston’s journey to deliver its vision for SWELL: to create A Place for People,” he said.

This means tapping into the wisdom of the Palmerston community to provide them with a place where they can not only meet their health and fitness goals, but also spend time together as a community.”

Mr Cox also said the company would partner with the Palmerston and Regional Basketball Association (PaRBA) to provide youth employment opportunities.

The YMCA NT holds the current management and operations contract at the Palmerston Swimming and Fitness Centre, which is due to expire on June 30.