North Sydney Olympic Pool to reopen August 7

After numerous delays, cost blowouts and a legal dispute with its construction company, North Sydney Council’s pool redevelopment finally has a firm opening date. 

What happened: Concluding the council’s May meeting, Mayor Zoe Baker announced the keys to the pool had been handed over to council and that residents could expect to take a dip in early August. 

“I can confirm that [the pool] will reopen to the public on the 7th of August 2026,” Baker told the chamber. 

Tickets: When the doors reopen, adult visitors will pay $11 for a single visit, including use of the spa, steam room and sauna. Access to the gym is $74 a fortnight.