Centre Update: Heavy Rainfall across Penrith City

: Written by: Kate Bradshaw; Published: 07 March 2022; Created: 08 March 2022; Last Updated: 16 March 2022

With continued significant rainfall and flooding continuing across Penrith City, Ripples operations have been modified to ensure the safety of our Members, Community and Staff.

Update as at: 10 March 2022, 5:30pm

Ripples St Marys will remain closed due to the impacts of flooding and heavy rain on our building. We have contractors onsite repairing the damage. We anticipate being able to reopen at the end of next week, however, we do not have a confirmed reopening date at this time.

We understand this news will be disappointing to our valued members and community who use our facility and programs. The safety of our members, community and staff is our highest priority and this is not a decision we have taken lightly.

To help reduce the impacts of our closure, some programs have been modified;

All direct debits have been paused and upfront memberships will have additional time added to their expiry date.
Aqua Aerobics classes will move to Ripples Penrith starting Monday 14 March
Squad sessions will also move to Ripples Penrith
Baby and weekday morning Learn to Swim classes will run from the hydrotherapy centre. All other Learn to Swim classes have been cancelled

While our land-based fitness programs are affected by the gym closure, we will be temporarily including pool access into our gym-only memberships to help keep everyone active. It’s the perfect opportunity to try something new!

Ripples Hydrotherapy Centre, Ripples Penrith and St Clair Leisure Centre remain open.

Thank you to our members and community for your patience and understanding as we navigated these storms. We look forward to being able to welcome everyone back and will provide more information about our reopening next week.

Update as at: 09 March 2022, 6:30pm

Ripples St Marys remains closed due to the impacts of flooding and heavy rain on our buildings. This includes all services and programs, including casual swimming, gym, group fitness classes, learn to swim lessons (excluding morning Learn to Swim classes & babies classes, which will operate at the Hydrotherapy Centre) and squads.

Squad sessions will return tomorrow morning, running from Ripples Penrith.

The Hydrotherapy Centre and St Clair Leisure Centre remain open and operational at this stage, including Exercise Physiology and Dietitian appointments. If you are currently flood affected or are unable to safely make your way to your appointment, please stay at home. Telehealth appointments are available if you are unable to attend your appointment.

Membership Direct Debits will not be processed tomorrow as the centre remains closed. Learn to Swim Direct Debits, which are scheduled for next Thursday, will be reviewed as the situation evolves and reopening timeframes are established.

Our phone lines have been damaged and our ability to answer phone calls has been reduced at this time. To contact us please visit our website or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We are working towards reopening and appreciate everyone’s support and patience. Please stay safe and we hope to welcome you back as soon as possible.

Update as at: 08 March 2022, 8.45pm

Ripples St Marys has closed due to returning power issues. This includes all services and programs, including casual swimming, gym, group fitness classes, learn to swim lessons (excluding morning classes & babies classes which will operate at the Hydrotherapy Centre) and squads.

We have contractors evaluating the Centre to determine timelines for a consistent reopening. We are looking at options for directs debits and appreciate your patience as we manage the evolving situation.

We are working towards reopening and appreciate everyone’s support and patience. Please stay safe and we hope to welcome you back as soon as possible.

Update as at: 08 March 2022, 12:30pm

We have worked hard to make our venues operational again and we are pleased to announce Ripples Penrith and St Marys will reopen today.

Ripples Penrith is now open and operational.

Ripples St Marys pools have reopened. This includes the return of Learn to Swim lessons, Squad sessions, Aqua classes and casual swimming. Our phone lines have been damaged and reduce our ability to answer phone calls at this time. To contact us please visit our website or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The St Marys Gym and land-based Group Fitness classes remain closed at this stage. Trades are onsite evaluating these spaces to determine a reopening timeline. We are looking at options for our gym members and more information will be provided once the assessment of our fitness spaces has been completed.

Ripples Hydrotherapy Centre and St Clair Leisure Centre remain open.

The safety of our members, community and staff is our highest priority and we will continue to monitor the situation across our venues.

Thank you to our members and community for your patience and understanding as we work to manage the impact of the flooding and heavy rain across Ripples Venues.

Update as at: 07 March 2022

Ripples Penrith and Ripples St Marys have closed due to the impacts of flooding and heavy rain on our buildings and water quality. This includes all services and programs, including casual swimming, gym, group fitness classes, learn to swim lessons (excluding baby classes which will continue to operate at the Hydrotherapy Centre) and squads. Missed Learn to Swim lessons will have a makeup lesson applied. We are working towards reopening; however, this will depend on rainfall and repair timeframes.

With more rain predicted, we will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on Facebook and our website as they become available.

Thank you for your patience at this challenging time, please stay safe and we hope to welcome you back as soon as possible.