Blacktown Aquatic Centre will close from 5 pm Sunday 11 October 2026 as the $77.2 million renewal project moves forward, supported by the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) Program.Extended operating hours will be available at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope, Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton and Riverstone Swimming Centre during the closure.
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Lachlan Lawless is the Coordinator Aquatic and Leisure Centres, Blacktown Aquatic Centre and Riverstone Swimming Centre.
Lachlan commenced at Blacktown City Council in 2006 as a Casual Learn to Swim Instructor. Lachlan has continued in a variety of roles for over the course of 17 years, including Activity Assistant, Duty Manager, Operations and Coordinator roles.
Working in a variety of roles has enabled Lachlan to gain extensive experience across 4 of Blacktown City Council Aquatic and Leisure Centres. These roles built his experience and expertise in aquatic and leisure industry.
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