Lane Availability
Lap swimming etiquette
Please be mindful of other swimmers and keep to the left hand side of the lane. Please observe signage located at the end of the pool, indicating fast, medium and slow lanes.
Please choose a lane that suits your speed. At all times show respect to other swimmers.
Galston Aquatic and Leisure Centre conducts a range of activities, which means there are sometimes fewer lanes available for lap swimming.
Lap lanes availability
Monday to Friday: No free lanes available for public swimming from 4pm-7pm.
Weekends: Limited availability between 7am and 11am
A small recreation only space is available Monday to Friday 3pm-4pm and Saturday 7am-11am.
During the months of October to December public lanes will be restricted during school hours, 9am-3pm.
Please note that lane availability is subject to change.
For more information and to avoid disappointment please contact the centre on 9847 6340.
COVID-19 Update – 29 January 2021
It is now mandatory to sign in on the NSW Government COVID Safe QR Code app each time you visit our facilities.
In accordance with NSW Health’s Public Health Orders, as of midnight Friday 29 January 2021, face masks are strongly recommended for patrons attending Council's libraries and the Customer Service desks at Council Chambers and the Waste Management facility in Thornleigh. If you do not have a face mask, our friendly team will supply you with one free of charge. Patrons attending Hornsby Shire Aquatic & Leisure Centres and the Thornleigh Brickpit are not required to wear a mask. Further information is available on the NSW Health website here.
ANZAC Day Closure
GALC will be closed on ANZAC Day – Sunday 25 April.