Collaboration the key to progress at Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre

The redevelopment of the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre is the Council’s largest infrastructure investment to date—and it’s being driven by two passionate project managers, Michael Moshos and Jack Lewis, whose dedication and collaboration are shaping a facility that will serve the community for generations.

For Michael, the Council’s Project Manager, this project has a deep personal connection.

“Overseeing construction of the new Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre is a highlight of my career to date. I grew up in the surrounding suburbs and frequently visited the former Centre as a child.”

Working alongside Michael is Jack Lewis, Project Manager at Badge Constructions.

For the last 22 months, Jack has been dedicated to ensuring the overall delivery of the construction project and collaborating with Michael to deliver the best outcome for our community.

“The team at Badge Constructions is excited to have been awarded this project and contribute to the community through such an iconic and state-of-the-art facility in the Council area,” says Jack.

Michael says that working on this project is as challenging as it is rewarding, with one such challenge being striking the balance between form, function and community expectation.

“Ensuring that the design and material selections throughout the new facility genuinely reflect the needs and expectations of the community, while balancing functionality, aesthetics, and accessibility, has been a key challenge.”

Jack agrees that delivering an aquatic centre of this scale and quality is no easy feat, and like Michael, takes the challenges and uncovers the opportunity.

“The site required considerable remediation before construction was able to commence however careful collaboration with the Council allowed this to be successfully carried out with no disruption to planned construction schedules."

When it comes to the most challenging aspect to date, Jack says it has been installation of the glulam timber ceiling in the pool hall, which required coordination of multiple design elements and site logistics while continuing to construct multiple pools.

“Successfully executing this stage of construction was incredibly rewarding and was a clear reflection of how dedicated and hard working the Badge team has been.”

Both share in the sentiment that it is also testament to the collaboration demonstrated through all stages and at all levels of the project.

“Collaboration has been the key to the project’s success to date. The expertise of and collaboration between staff, architects, consultants and the broader design team has been invaluable in driving the project forward,” says Michael.

Watch: Construction works update - November 2025

Progress to date

With construction advancing into the final phases, significant milestones have been achieved across the site, including:

• 50 metre, 10 lane pool wall tiling complete and floor tiling underway, shade structure construction in progress.
• 25 metre, 8 lane indoor pool tiling complete.
• Learn to swim indoor pool tiling in progress.
• Indoor pool hall structure and feature timber ceiling complete with internal fit out and external façade and brickwork in progress.
• Pavilion building structural steel and framing complete with internal walls and fit out and external façade and brickwork in progress.

A shared vision

The Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre is not just a place to swim, it has been designed as a hub for social connection, recreation and development.

“The upgraded facilities will provide a more inclusive, modern space that supports health and year-round use,” says Michael.

“Positive feedback from the community about the look and feel of the site, including the scale and presence of the new facility, has been a great affirmation that we’re delivering something special.”

With the finishing touches now taking shape, the redevelopment is on track to deliver a state-of-the-art facility that embodies collaboration, innovation and community spirit.

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