Nearest Open Pools
Kallang Basin Swimming Complex is permanently closed. These are the closest alternatives.
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.
Swimming Lessons Near Kallang
Kallang Basin Swimming Complex is permanently closed. We teach at Jalan Besar and Geylang East instead.
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.
Adult Swimming Lessons
Never learnt to swim? You are not alone. We also take adults who can already swim but want to clean up their technique or build fitness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Start Lessons?
Kallang Basin is closed, but we teach at Jalan Besar and Geylang East. Fill in our registration form with your age and preferred schedule.
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