Australia news live: new Sydney Harbour pool slated to open in summer; AusAlert warning test to blare siren across phones nationally
Summary
A new tidal swimming pool is being built on the banks of Callan Park in Sydney and will open in summer 2026. Unsafe buildings in the park are being demolished to create more green space for public use. The pool will include safety features like a shark net and accessible paths.Key Facts
- The new swimming pool is located on the Iron Cove foreshore in Lilyfield, Sydney.
- Construction started recently and is expected to take six months.
- The pool will have a shark net, a fixed jetty, a pontoon, and ramps for easy access.
- Nine unsafe buildings in Callan Park are being demolished to open up two football fields worth of green space.
- The project aims to attract many visitors to the southern banks of the Parramatta River.
- The Callan Park area upgrades are supported by the NSW government and local ministers.
- Legislation is being considered to allow cafes and other commercial activities in the park.
- This pool will be part of several renewed or new public swimming areas around Sydney Harbour.
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