example of pool architecture no longer practices and a well known Sydney landmark set in an attractive harbourside location which has become a feature of the pool. The place has strong or special association with a particular community or cultural group in New South Wales for social, cultural or spiritual reasons. It is socially significant as a local recreational landmark and the home of the Balmain Swimming Club - probably the oldest swimming club in Australia. It provides evidence of the major popularity of swimming as a competitive and recreational sport in Australia. The place possesses uncommon, rare or endangered aspects of the cultural or natural history of New South Wales. One of the few remaining tidal public pools in Sydney Harbour and the only one to retain its over-water-enclosure. See also List of sports venues named after individuals References Bibliography Attribution New South Wales State Heritage Register Balmain, New South Wales Swimming venues in Australia Articles incorporating text from the New South Wales State Heritage Register