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# John Houston Memorial Swimming Pool (JHMS Pool) Replacement

> Hay Shire Council received $4,191,173 from Growing Regions Round 2 for this project in Hay, New South Wales.

## Project facts

| Fact | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Applicant | Hay Shire Council |
| Applicant type | Council |
| Round | R2: Growing Regions Round 2 |
| Location | Hay |
| State | New South Wales |
| Commonwealth funding approved | $4,191,173 |
| Project type | Aquatic centres |
| Source | [Growing Regions Program Round 2 funded projects (September 2025), page 2](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/growing-regions-program-round-2-funded-projects-september-2025.pdf#page=2) |

## What is the project?

The department's Round 2 funded projects list describes it this way:

> The project will deliver a new regional aquatic precinct, including a 50 metre competition pool, 15 metre learn to swim pool, and a zero depth beach-style entry children’s pool, new shade and social inclusion areas, change facilities, a solar array and battery energy supply sytem, and a energy efficient water filtration system.

Applicant, location, state and funding are also from that list ([page 2](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/growing-regions-program-round-2-funded-projects-september-2025.pdf#page=2)).



## Similar funded projects

- [Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre (MAAC) Redevelopment](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/moree-artesian-aquatic-centre-redevelopment/), Moree NSW: $9,641,761
- [Northern Inland Aquatic, Education and Health Centre of Excellence](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/northern-inland-aquatic-education-and-health-centre-of-excellence/), Hillvue NSW: $9,000,000
- [Cowra Aquatic Centre](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/cowra-aquatic-centre/), Cowra NSW: $4,890,218

## Planning something similar for Round 3?

Round 3 is expected to fund $250,000 to $15 million per project. If you have a similar project in mind, we can help you get the quotes, designs and evidence together before the guidelines are released.

Checked on 30 October 2026.

## Sources

- [Growing Regions Program Round 2 funded projects (September 2025)](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/growing-regions-program-round-2-funded-projects-september-2025.pdf) (infrastructure.gov.au)

## Related pages

- [Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre (MAAC) Redevelopment](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/moree-artesian-aquatic-centre-redevelopment.md)
- [Northern Inland Aquatic, Education and Health Centre of Excellence](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/northern-inland-aquatic-education-and-health-centre-of-excellence.md)
- [Cowra Aquatic Centre](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/cowra-aquatic-centre.md)

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