Permanently Closed

Kallang Basin
Swimming Complex

Served the Kallang community from 1982 to 2025. Permanently closed, with nearby Jalan Besar and Geylang East as alternatives.

50m Pool
43 Years
1982-2025
Permanently Closed - September 2025
Where to Swim Instead

Nearest Open Pools

Kallang Basin Swimming Complex is permanently closed. These are the closest alternatives.

Jalan Besar Swimming Complex Visit website →
Jalan Besar Swimming Complex
100 Tyrwhitt Road, S207542
5 min drive Closed Tuesdays. Open
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Geylang East Swimming Complex Visit website →
Geylang East Swimming Complex
601 Aljunied Avenue 1, S389862
6 min drive Closed Mondays. Closed for the whole day on 21 October 2026. Open
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The Story

43 Years Serving Kallang (1982-2025)

Kallang Basin Swimming Complex opened on 1 March 1982 as a neighbourhood pool serving residents in Kallang, Geylang Bahru and Bendemeer. It was one of a wave of public swimming complexes built in the early 1980s as Singapore expanded its sports infrastructure across HDB estates.

For over four decades, the complex was a training ground for competitive swimmers and a popular spot for families and casual swimmers. It was also the home of the Singapore Life Saving Society, which used the facility for lifesaving training and certification programmes.

Kallang Basin Swimming Complex closed permanently on 1 September 2025. The site has been earmarked for Build-To-Order (BTO) public housing. A Sport-in-Precinct facility at Kolam Ayer has been built as a partial replacement for the community, though it does not include a full swimming complex.

Pool Facts

Opened 1 March 1982
Closed 1 September 2025
Years 43 years of service
Address 23 Geylang Bahru Lane
Pools Competition, teaching and wading
Replaced by BTO housing site
Nearest pool Jalan Besar (~2 km)
Learn to Swim

Swimming Lessons Near Kallang

Kallang Basin Swimming Complex is permanently closed. Singapore Swimming Academy teaches at Jalan Besar and Geylang East instead.

Ages 5 to 15

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.

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Ages 16+

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.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Kallang Basin Swimming Complex has permanently closed. The nearest open pools are listed below.
Kallang Basin Swimming Complex closed permanently in September 2025, so there is no entry here. The nearby ActiveSG pools use standard ActiveSG pricing. Singapore Citizens and PRs pay $1.00 (weekday) or $1.30 (weekend & PH) for adults, and $0.50 / $0.60 for children under 12 and seniors 55+. The standard rate for non-residents is $1.30 / $1.70. For unlimited access, the MyActiveSWIM pass costs $10/month for adults and $5/month for children and seniors.
Kallang Basin Swimming Complex has 50m Competition Pool (Closed), Teaching Pool (Closed) and Wading Pool (Closed).
Kallang Basin Swimming Complex is at 23 Geylang Bahru Lane, Singapore 339628. The nearest MRT is Geylang Bahru (DT24).
No. Kallang Basin Swimming Complex closed permanently on 1 September 2025. The site has been earmarked for Build-To-Order (BTO) public housing. There is no reopening date - the closure is permanent.
A Sport-in-Precinct facility at Kolam Ayer has been built as a partial replacement for the community, though it does not include a full swimming complex. The nearest public pools are Jalan Besar Swimming Complex (~2 km) and Geylang East Swimming Complex (~2.5 km).
The nearest open pools are Jalan Besar Swimming Complex at 100 Tyrwhitt Road (~2 km, closed Tuesdays) and Geylang East Swimming Complex at 601 Aljunied Avenue 1 (~2.5 km, closed Mondays).
Singapore Swimming Academy runs group and private lessons at Jalan Besar Swimming Complex and Geylang East Swimming Complex. Register here or call +65 9875 5665 with the swimmer's age and preferred schedule.
Kallang Basin Swimming Complex was a public pool at 23 Geylang Bahru Lane that operated from 1 March 1982 to 1 September 2025. It had a 50-metre competition pool with 8 lanes, a teaching pool and a wading pool. It was the home of the Singapore Life Saving Society and served the Kallang, Geylang Bahru and Bendemeer communities for 43 years.
Kallang Basin Swimming Complex closed permanently in September 2025. At the nearby ActiveSG pools no booking is needed: you can walk in during operating hours. Entry is via the ActiveSG app or your Singpass. Children without a mobile device can enter using a guardian's account.
Bring a swimsuit (no bermudas or cotton clothing), towel, and padlock for lockers. Swimming caps are recommended but not compulsory at most ActiveSG pools. Shower before entering the pool.

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Kallang Basin is closed. Singapore Swimming Academy teaches at Jalan Besar and Geylang East nearby. 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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