Toa Payoh Swimming Complex Updates: Closure, 2030 Plans and Where to Swim Now

Toa Payoh Swimming Complex Updates: Closure, 2030 Plans and Where to Swim Now Toa Payoh Swimming Complex is closed. Toa Payoh Sport Centre has been shut for redevelopment since 31 October 2023 , and the new development is expected to be ready by 2030. If your child was learning to swim there, or you were hoping to enrol them nearby, lessons are still very much possible at other ActiveSG pools. This guide covers what happened, what is coming, and how to keep your child’s swimming moving forward calmly in the meantime. OyouguAquatics Keep Your Child Swimming Nearby Oyougu Aquatics offers children's SwimSafer 2.0 lessons at Bishan, Delta, Jalan Besar and Teck Ghee pools, with classes capped at six students. Explore nearby swimming lessons Key Takeaways The complex closed on 31 October 2023 as part of the Toa Payoh Integrated Development, and the project is expected to finish by 2030. The new site is planned to include an aquatic centre with four indoor pools and three outdoor leisure pools. Families can swim at other ActiveSG pools, such as Bishan and Jalan Besar, and check the official ActiveSG closure page before any trip. Oyougu Aquatics teaches children’s SwimSafer 2.0 lessons at Bishan, Delta, Jalan Besar and Teck Ghee, in classes of no more than 6 students, for S$130 a month. Table of Contents Is Toa Payoh Swimming Complex open? Why the complex closed What is planned for 2030 What this means for your child’s swimming now Lessons for Toa Payoh families at nearby pools Our perspective: a closed pool should not pause your child’s progress Fees and how to get started Book a trial lesson for your child How to keep up with official Toa Payoh news FAQ Sources Is Toa Payoh Swimming Complex open? No. The swimming complex is part of the Toa Payoh Sport Centre, and the whole centre has been closed since 31 October 2023, with redevelopment running to 2030 . There is no public swimming, no lane booking and no lesson programme running on the old site. If you see older pages, maps or social posts that still describe the complex as a place to swim, they are out of date. The pools, stadium and sports hall were all cleared together, so there is no partly open area to visit. For anything that can change, such as facility status or opening news, use the official source. ActiveSG keeps a Facilities Closure page that is updated regularly, and it is worth a look before you travel to any pool. The Toa Payoh Sport Centre listing also gives a phone number, 6259 2916, if you want to ask a person. Why the complex closed The closure was planned, and it was not about the condition of the pools. Sport Singapore explained that the site was cleared to make way for a new Regional Sport Centre under the Toa Payoh Integrated Development (TPID) . The TPID is a 12-hectare project, and it brings sport, health and community facilities together on one site. For parents, the practical meaning is simple. This is not a short maintenance break. It is a multi-year rebuild, so it makes sense to plan your child’s lessons somewhere else rather than wait. What about the green pools and mosquito worries? After the closure, photos of the old pools turned green and caused a lot of talk in the neighbourhood. SportSG said the colour came from the absence of chlorine , and that the water was kept because it was needed for dust control during demolition. The same report notes that, to prevent mosquito breeding during construction, SportSG applies larvicide and regularly removes standing water and debris. In short, the green water was a side effect of the demolition work and the pools are not in use. What is planned for 2030 The redevelopment is a big one. According to Sport Singapore, the TPID will include a new Regional Sport Centre, a polyclinic, a library and a regional town park, with the whole project expected to be completed by 2030 . The Straits Times reported that the plan includes a 2,000-seater aquatic centre with four indoor swimming pools and three outdoor leisure pools , alongside a 10,000-seater stadium and a 5,000-seater indoor sports hall. The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth adds that the development will also have fitness studios and an upgraded town park that keeps the well-known lookout tower . Planned feature What has been announced Aquatic centre 2,000 seats, four indoor pools, three outdoor leisure pools Stadium 10,000 seats Indoor sports hall 5,000 seats Other facilities Polyclinic, library, fitness studios, town park with lookout tower Expected completion 2030 Singapore Aquatics president Kenneth Goh described the project as a high-tech, high-performance development and a new landmark for the aquatics community . For families, the likely benefit is more pool space close to home once it opens. Details such as exact opening dates, lesson programmes and fees will come from the official bodies nearer the time, so treat any figures you see before then as plans, not promises. What this means for your child’s swimming now A child who is learning to swim does not need a particular pool. They need regular, well-structured lessons with a coach who can give them attention. Waiting six or more years is not an option when the best age to build foundational water confidence is now. Sport Singapore has said that, as part of its transition plans, affected residents, athletes and coaches were supported with access to other ActiveSG facilities, such as Bishan and Jalan Besar . The same options are open to your family. Check the basics before you go A few small habits save a wasted trip with a child in tow: Look at the ActiveSG closure page on the day you plan to swim. Note the weekly closure day. For example, Bishan Swimming Complex is closed every Thursday . Check the weather and air quality. ActiveSG’s notice for Toa Payoh advises visitors to monitor air quality and adjust their activities, and says vulnerable groups should take extra care during outdoor activities. Pack a change of clothes, a towel and a water bottle, and let your child eat something light about an hour before. Choosing a pool for your family When a pool near home closes, it helps to compare the alternatives on what matters to your routine rather than only on distance: Travel time at lesson hour. A pool that is 15 minutes away on a weekend morning can take far longer on a weekday evening. Weekly closure days. Match the pool’s closed day to your child’s schedule. Class size. Smaller groups mean more time with the coach and more feedback on each skill. Curriculum. A national framework such as SwimSafer 2.0 gives clear stages, so progress is easy to follow even if you change pools. Makeup options. Children get sick and schools have events, so flexible makeup classes keep lessons from lapsing. Lessons for Toa Payoh families at nearby pools We teach children’s and toddler swimming lessons at four ActiveSG pools: Bishan, Delta, Jalan Besar and Teck Ghee in Ang Mo Kio. Many Toa Payoh families find Bishan the most natural fit, and our page on kids’ swimming lessons at Bishan Swimming Complex shows how classes are run there. If you want to read more first, our parent’s guide to Bishan Swimming Complex for kids covers what to expect on the day. We also have a page for Toa Payoh families looking for kids’ swimming lessons , and an overview of all our pool locations so you can compare travel routes. To understand how the different ActiveSG pools fit together, see our guide to public swimming complexes in Singapore . What a lesson with us looks like Our lessons follow the national SwimSafer 2.0 curriculum. The classes and curriculum are developed in-house, and we do not outsource our classes. Your child is taught by full-time coaches who are certified by the National Registry of Coaches (NROC) and SwimSafer, and our team has over 10 years of experience. Every class is capped at 6 students, a ratio of one coach to six children. In practice, that means your child is seen, corrected gently and encouraged often. Children progress from beginner to advanced SwimSafer stages one foundational skill at a time, without pressure to rush. If you are curious about why this size works, we explain our thinking in what the best small group class size for swimming lessons is . Our perspective: a closed pool should not pause your child’s progress When a familiar pool closes, we understand that parents feel unsettled. The routine was working, the pool was near home, and now there is a gap. We would encourage you to see this as a chance to start, not a reason to wait. Water safety is a skill that grows through regular practice. A child who attends lessons weekly builds comfort in the water, and that comfort is the base for everything that follows, from floating to stroke technique to personal water safety. This is why we keep our classes to 6 students per coach. A small group lets the coach notice the child who is nervous, the one who needs a gentler pace, and the one who is ready for the next step. It is how we think lessons should work at any pool. We also believe that families should not face barriers to getting started. We charge no registration fees or deposits, and a trial lesson lets your child meet the coach and the pool before you commit. Our curriculum is our own, and we deliver every class ourselves. Your child does not need to wait until 2030 to swim with confidence. They can begin now, at a pool that suits your family, with a coach who knows their name. Oyougu Aquatics Fees and how to get started Our pricing is simple. Children’s lessons, toddler lessons and small group classes are each S$130 per month per student, with no registration fees or deposits. A trial lesson costs S$32.50 as a one-off. Private classes are also available, and you can see the details on our fees page . The steps are straightforward: Choose the pool that is easiest for your family to reach. Book a trial lesson so your child can try a class with their coach. Pick the class day and time that suits your week. Enrol, and pay monthly, with flexible makeup classes if a lesson is missed. Book a trial lesson for your child If your family used to swim at Toa Payoh, a trial lesson is a gentle way to restart. Your child gets to see the pool, meet the coach and try a class in a group of no more than 6, for S$32.50. You can read about our children’s swimming lessons or our toddler swimming lessons , then book a trial lesson when you are ready. Monthly lessons are S$130 per student, and there is no sign-up fee. If you are unsure which pool or class suits your child’s age and comfort level, tell us when you book and we will help you choose. How to keep up with official Toa Payoh news Because the project runs to 2030, details may be updated along the way. These habits keep you informed without much effort: Visit the ActiveSG facilities closure page before you head to any pool. Read Sport Singapore’s announcement on the new Regional Sport Centre for the project’s background. Call the Toa Payoh Sport Centre line on 6259 2916 if you want to speak to someone. Once the new aquatic centre opens, we will be glad to look at what it means for families in the area. Until then, our aim is to keep your child learning at the pools that are open now. FAQ When did Toa Payoh Swimming Complex close? It closed on 31 October 2023 together with the rest of Toa Payoh Sport Centre. The site was cleared for the Toa Payoh Integrated Development. You can confirm the status on the ActiveSG facility page. When will the new Toa Payoh aquatic centre open? The whole development is expected to be completed by 2030. Plans include four indoor pools and three outdoor leisure pools. Exact opening dates have not been confirmed on the pages we have seen, so check Sport Singapore for later news. Where can my child learn to swim while it is closed? Other ActiveSG pools, such as Bishan and Jalan Besar, are open to residents. We run small group SwimSafer 2.0 lessons at Bishan, Delta, Jalan Besar and Teck Ghee. Class size is capped at 6 students, and a trial lesson costs S$32.50. How much are Oyougu Aquatics lessons? Children’s lessons, toddler lessons and small group classes are S$130 per month per student. There are no registration fees or deposits. Private classes are available, and you can see the details on our fees page. Is there a day when Bishan Swimming Complex is closed? Yes, ActiveSG lists Bishan as closed every Thursday. Check the ActiveSG closure page on the day you plan to go, in case of other changes. We will confirm your class day when you book. Sources Toa Payoh Sport Centre, ActiveSG Facilities Closure, ActiveSG Facilities: Swimming pools, ActiveSG New Chapter Awaits: Toa Payoh To Welcome New Regional Sport Centre, Sport Singapore 10,000-seater stadium, indoor pools and sheltered courts at Toa Payoh, The Straits Times A New Chapter for Toa Payoh, MCCY Toa Payoh Sports Complex: A legacy of national swimming excellence, The Independent SG Green swimming pools at Toa Payoh Sport Centre, The Straits Times Recommended Public Swimming Complex in Singapore Kids Swimming Lessons at Toa Payoh Swimming Complex Kids Swimming Lessons at Teck Ghee Swimming Complex Kids Swimming Lessons at Jalan Besar Swimming Complex