With a reputation for top-tier quality and unparalleled craftsmanship, Sydney Poolscapes has become synonymous with spectacular fibreglass swimming pools. With a dedication to customer satisfaction, they help transform backyards into breathtaking aquatic paradises, adding value to homes while creating spaces for relaxation and enjoyment. The company is based in Sydney, Australia, and works closely with local builders to provide customers with the best possible service.
Despite the name, sdy pools aren’t actually pools at all but rock formations that resemble whirlpools that fill and empty with ocean waves according to the tides. They are a natural phenomenon and can be found throughout the Royal National Park.
The first of these pools were carved out by convicts in the 1800s and they have long been a symbol of Sydney’s love affair with water. The Bondi Icebergs Pool at the southern end of Bondi Beach is perhaps the most famous sdy pool, but they are scattered around New South Wales and there are more than 100 of them in the state alone.
Some are privately owned and maintained by clubs that charge an admission fee, while others are open to all for free. The sdy pool at Maroubra, for example, is cut into an inter-tidal rock platform and swimmers can swim in the sheltered harbour waters safely and with spectacular views. Other sdy pools are carved out of headlands, and a number are maintained by conservation groups who protect the stunning landscapes.
Sdy pools were once seen as a way of progressing and modernising the coastal environment but their popularity declined as people focused more on conserving and preserving the rocky shores. There are also roadblocks such as a stricter development application process and concerns about public liability.
The pool at North Sydney was slated to be completed in May but it was recently revealed that it may not be ready until November. The delay is the result of an unexpected $10 million government grant for the project that had originally been set aside for regional women’s sports facilities.
Tink believes the windfall shifted the pace of the inner-city project and made it more complex. She says the grant was like winning a raffle in which councillors didn’t buy a ticket and that it muddied what could have been a straightforward renovation of an historic asset.
The result is that construction of the pool has been pushed back, causing delays for swimmers. However, the pool’s designers have vowed to learn from their mistakes and ensure that the finished product is up to scratch. The new design will feature a curved staircase and will be safer for children. It will also feature a protective barrier to prevent erosion. The company has consulted with lifeguards to ensure that the pool is safe for swimmers. They have also added extra staff to the facility to accommodate increased demand during peak season. URBNSURF is optimistic that the pool will be up and running by early 2026.