Sembawang's New Swimming Complex
The Bukit Canberra Swimming Complex opened on 15 October 2023, inaugurated by Health Minister and Sembawang MP Ong Ye Kung. It is part of the Bukit Canberra integrated hub, a 12-hectare development that also includes a hawker centre (44 stalls), polyclinic, indoor sports hall and running trails.
The site has a layered history. It was previously part of demolished Chong Pang Village, which had a wet market and hawker centre before the 1980s. Nearby stands the Old Admiralty House (built 1940), a National Monument that once housed the Commander of the British Naval Base. A swimming pool near the house was believed to have been built by Japanese prisoners of war after World War II; it was demolished for the new development.
The name "Canberra" comes from Rear-Admiral R.H.O. Lane-Poole of the Australian naval squadron H.M.A.S. Canberra, who visited Singapore in 1937. The road was named after his ship. The old Sembawang Swimming Complex on Deptford Road, built for British servicemen before World War II, closed in the 1990s and has since been demolished.
What's at Bukit Canberra
Four pools, a hawker centre, polyclinic and running trails in one integrated hub.
50m Competition Pool
Eight-lane outdoor competition pool up to 1.8m deep. Open for lap swimming every day except Wednesdays (open on public holidays).
25m Sheltered Pool
Six-lane sheltered pool that stays open during rain and lightning. Good for lessons and general swimming when the weather turns.
Kids Fun Pool & Water Play
Outdoor water play area with slides, fountains and splash features for children. A separate sheltered wading pool for toddlers.
Sheltered Wading Pool
Shallow sheltered pool for toddlers and young children. Stays dry during rain. Next to the kids fun pool.
Pool Details & Entry Fees
Entry fees, opening hours and what you need to know before visiting.
| Status | Now Open |
|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays | 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed (open 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM if a public holiday) |
| Adult Entry (SC/PR) | $1.00 (weekday) / $1.30 (weekend & PH) |
| Child / Senior (SC/PR) | $0.50 (weekday) / $0.60 (weekend & PH) |
| Citizen aged 65+ | Free |
| Standard Rate | $1.30 (weekday) / $1.70 (weekend & PH) |
| Unlimited Swim | MyActiveSWIM pass: $10/mo adult, $5/mo child/senior |
| Pools | An 8-lane 50m competition pool, a sheltered 6-lane 25m pool, a kids' fun pool and a sheltered wading pool |
| Address | 21 Canberra Link, Singapore 756973 View Map |
| Nearest MRT | Sembawang (NS11), North-South Line, ~700m / 7 min walk |
| Operator | ActiveSG (Sport Singapore) |
| Part of | Bukit Canberra integrated hub |
Hours follow ActiveSG's schedule. Check the ActiveSG app for the latest before visiting.
Other Pools Near Sembawang
Public swimming pools within driving distance that are currently open.
Swimming Lessons at Sembawang
Group and private lessons for all ages at the sheltered 25m pool. Rain or shine, lessons continue.
Kids Swimming Lessons
From non-swimmer to SwimSafer Stage 3 and beyond. All four strokes plus water safety skills. A lot of parents sign up because their child's school asks for SwimSafer.
View Sembawang swimming lessons ->Adult Swimming Lessons
Never learnt to swim? You are not alone. Lessons also suit adults who can already swim but want to clean up their technique or build fitness.
View Sembawang swimming lessons ->Getting to Bukit Canberra Swimming Complex
21 Canberra Link, Singapore 756973. Seven minutes from Sembawang MRT, at the Bukit Canberra integrated hub.
MRT
Sembawang Station (NS11), North-South Line. About 700 metres, a 7-minute walk from Exit B.
Bus
Bus services 117, 167, 856, 858, 859, 861 and 980 serve the Bukit Canberra area.
Driving
Underground car park at Bukit Canberra integrated hub. Enter from Canberra Link.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Start Lessons?
Singapore Swimming Academy teaches group and private lessons in the Sembawang area. Fill in their form with the swimmer's age and preferred schedule, and their coordinator will contact you with lesson times.
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