<div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="c0c18cc6-7e73-4476-8d4d-f5fe3d7c2b7f"><h2>BlueFit appointed as Centre Manager</h2></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="624e70b6-0d4e-4df7-96b4-a34933abea4b"><p>To lead the Centre into this new era, the Council has appointed experienced leisure facility management company BlueFit to oversee day-to-day operations.</p><p>BlueFit will deliver an exciting program of aquatic experiences with a focus on swim safety and learn-to-swim programs, ensuring that the facility remains an inclusive space for everyone.</p><p>Mayor Bria says the Council is excited to be working with BlueFit as it prepares to welcome the community back to the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre.</p><p>“This partnership ensures that while we provide state-of-the-art amenities—from our Olympic-sized outdoor pool and indoor lap pool to the new waterslides and children’s splash play—we are also delivering high-quality programs and activities, and local employment opportunities that reflect the social fabric of our City.</p><p>“BlueFit comes to the City of Norwood Payneham &amp; St Peters with extensive experience and a distinct community focus, which the Council is confident will underpin the success of the Centre.”</p><p>The appointment also brings a significant recruitment drive to the region, creating local employment opportunities across aquatic operations, customer service and leadership roles.</p><p>Todd McHardy, BlueFit CEO, says it is a privilege to operate not only the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre but also Adelaide's oldest (and most loved) swimming pool in Norwood.</p><p>"We're excited about the partnership with the City of Norwood Payneham &amp; St Peters to launch this wonderful new facility. Work is now underway to recruit a new local team in readiness for the launch and the busy summer period.</p><p>"BlueFit's goal is to ‘Inspire Community Activity’ which is made easier when local governments make this level of investment in their sport and recreation infrastructure."</p></div>