Harold Holt Memorial Swimming Centre

The Harold Holt Memorial Swimming Centre features an Olympic-sized pool, diving facilities, and indoor pools within concrete and glass structures spanning multiple levels.

The swimming complex, constructed in 1969, replaced the original 1927 municipal baths and received its name following Prime Minister Harold Holt's disappearance at sea.

The center displays Victorian Brutalist architecture through exposed concrete patterns, timber formwork imprints, and structural glass walls that allow natural light penetration.

The facility maintains operating hours from early morning until evening, offering swim programs, fitness classes, and specialized areas for different swimming activities.

The centre retains elements from the previous Malvern Swimming Pool gardens, including Bhutan Cyprus trees, Canary Island Date Palms, and Canadian Poplars.

Location: City of Stonnington

Architects: Kevin Borland, Daryl Jackson

Architectural style: brutalist architecture

Fee: Yes

Operator: Stonnington City Council

Address: 1409-1413 High Street, Glen Iris VIC 3146

Phone: +61382901678

Website: https://stonnington.vic.gov.au/active/Swim/Harold-Holt-Swim-Centre

GPS coordinates: -37.85860,145.04470

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:08