Project news

21 November 2025 - Milestone moment as development application lodged for Newcastle Ocean Baths

22 March 2025 - City of Newcastle welcomes State recognition of coastal heritage icon

5 February 2025 - Community dives in to shape next steps of Newcastle Ocean Baths revitalisation

5 November 2024 - Newcastle Ocean Baths' nomination on State Heritage register

5 March 2024 - Visitor numbers surge as community embraces revitalised Newcastle Ocean Baths

21 December 2023 - Splash into summer at reopened Newcastle Ocean Baths

15 December 2023Swimmers to return to Newcastle Ocean Baths

24 November 2023Newcastle Ocean Baths pump tests signal progress toward swim-ready water

21 September 2023City of Newcastle takes next step towards final stage of Newcastle Ocean Baths upgrade

May 2023 Have your say on the revitalisation of Newcastle Ocean Baths

22 December 2022Coastal projects take shape heading into 2023

24 November 2022Newcastle Ocean Baths turns 100

17 February 2022Newcastle Ocean Baths upgrade to begin 14 March

21 October 2021Residents and visitors set for one more summer splash before Newcastle Ocean Baths' upgrade

24 August 2021Newcastle Ocean Baths pool design finalised

19 May 2021City develops concept design for Newcastle Ocean Baths pool upgrade following community feedback

22 March 2021Preliminary design for Newcastle Ocean Baths Stage 1 shows improvements to access and safety

22 December 2020Principal design consultant appointed for Newcastle Ocean Baths pool upgrade