Category
Construction (Commercial) » Restoration/Adaptive Re-use of an Historic Building
Price
$5,000,001 - $10,000,000
Year
2021
Company
Belmadar
Project
Dawn Fraser Baths Redevelopment
Suburb
Balmain
Prize
WINNER

The Council baths on the Western side of the Balmain peninsular were originally built in 1882. They are the oldest remaining example of an enclosed tidal pool in Sydney Harbour and are named in honour of the most famous member of the Balmain Amateur Swimming and Lifesaving Club, Olympic Champion Dawn Fraser.  Belmadar won the contract to rectify the somewhat dilapidated timber baths including the raising of the concourse level by 1.25 metres to allow for rising sea levels. Site access down a steep, narrow emergency road was a major difficulty during the project but despite this, Belmadar have produced a sensitive reconstruction of the historic pavilions and boardwalk.   As a final touch the flood lights were lifted into place by a helicopter. A worthy category winner!
 

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