Local Government
Victoria Park
Region
Metropolitan
42 Somerset St East Victoria Park
Victoria Park
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1965 to 1966
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| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 15 Jun 2021 | ||
The Somerset Pool has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: • The place has historic and social value as it has served as a community recreation facility from 1966.
Somerset Street Pool is nestled on 5 acres of tree lined property. There are two 50 metre pools, one dedicated to lap swimming, competition and club activities. The other is a public pool. Young children use a shallow toddler play pool. The foyer/reception area has had a customer orientated upgrade to make facilities more welcoming.
For decades Somerset Pool has been utilised by many local people as well as visitors, swimming for both recreational and competition purposes. The pool has strong links with the Empire Games (now the Commonwealth Games) and was built by the Perth City Council in 1965. Alterations to the pool include a second (and deeper) 50 metre pool and, more recently, a sun sensitive cover. The covers are a response to the need for skin cancer protection which has also caused a decline in the clientele of the pool. In 1998 between 180,000 and 200,000 people visit Somerset Pool annually. The value of Somerset Pool to the wider sporting community is reflected in the use of the pool for training by the Australian and German World Championship Swimming Teams in 1998. The immediate planning of the pool shows no changes, just constant upgrades and maintenance. However, consideration is being given to future major redevelopment.
INTEGRITY: High AUTHENTICITY: Low
Good
Other Built Type
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| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Sports Building |
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Sports Building |
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