After successfully hosting the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games swimming and diving events at the new Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick.
The facility was transformed into a state-of-the-art local leisure centre for Sandwell and the region and opened to the public in summer 2023.
The facility includes a 50 metre Olympic-size swimming pool, a 10 metre high competitive dive tower and a 25 metre dive pool, along with 1,000 spectator seats.
In addition to this the centre boasts the following facility mix:
- A community swimming pool
- Three 150m² activity studios
- Two 4-court sports hall
- 108-station gym
- 25-station ladies-only gym
- Indoor cycling studio
- Changing village for up to 600
- Dry diving centre with mini floor trampolines
- Sauna/Steam room
- New football pitch and changing facilities
- New urban park and children’s play area
- Parking for up to 300 vehicles
- A café