Special Council Meeting - City of Burnside

Landmarks of Burnside
George Bolton Swimming Centre | Hazelwood Park
Construction of an outdoor public swimming pool in
Hazelwood Park was first proposed in 1953, but it
was not until 1965 that work finally commenced.
The development of a swimming pool was very
controversial and attracted a great deal of public
debate relating to its cost and its impact upon the park.
A compromise was finally reached and a facility
that featured a 50 metre pool plus a childrens and
wading pool was completed in October 1966. When
the pool was first filled, the water was drawn from
First Creek which runs through Hazelwood Park.
The pool was opened by Olympian Dawn Fraser,
who swam the inaugural lap.
The Centre was renamed the George Bolton
Swimming Centre in 1968 in recognition of the role
the former Mayor had played in establishing the
pool complex.
Surrounded by established parklands, the Burnside
Pool is recognised as Adelaide’s premier outdoor
swimming facility. A number of upgrades have
occurred since 1966 and it is estimated that over 3.5
million people have visited the pool since it opened.
Dawn Fraser preparing to officially open the pool
Opening speech by Mayor George Bolton
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Laying of the foundation stone