Another recent attraction is the Setia SPICE Aquatic Centre
in Relau, Penang which was opened to the public on 19 December 2015 and it was
officially opened on 28 January 2016 by the Penang state government. It was
previously known as PISA Aquatic Centre before it was closed for refurbishment.
Facilities available at the aquatic centre is a Olympic-sized lap pool, 3m-deep
diving pool, water theme park for kids, party space, badminton courts, squash
courts, gymnasium, sauna, hot showers, lockers, function room, sports store and
a café. The refurbishment is part of the massive Subterranean Penang
International Convention and Exhibition Centre (SPICE) project developed by SP
Setia replacing the previous Penang International Sports Area (PISA) which was
a popular venue for sports events, events, fairs, conventions and exhibitions
in Penang.
I decided to check out this new facility upon reading the news of its official opening ceremony published on Buletinmutiara as I have been frequenting the public swimming pool at the MPSP Stadium in Bukit Mertajam for the past few years. The other public swimming pool in Seberang Perai is SJ Arena in Seberang Jaya. It is the only public swimming pool in Penang Island.
I had the opportunity to tour around the place including the main lap pool, diving pool, children’s outdoor water park and the viewing platform. Immersing in the hot showers after the swim is indeed most satisfying for me. The main highlight is the vast lap pool for those who wanted to do some exercise or practice swimming during their spare time, and the water candy-themed park for the kids, another recreational and relaxing spot for the family. It was less crowded when I went there on a Tuesday afternoon.
I decided to check out this new facility upon reading the news of its official opening ceremony published on Buletinmutiara as I have been frequenting the public swimming pool at the MPSP Stadium in Bukit Mertajam for the past few years. The other public swimming pool in Seberang Perai is SJ Arena in Seberang Jaya. It is the only public swimming pool in Penang Island.
I had the opportunity to tour around the place including the main lap pool, diving pool, children’s outdoor water park and the viewing platform. Immersing in the hot showers after the swim is indeed most satisfying for me. The main highlight is the vast lap pool for those who wanted to do some exercise or practice swimming during their spare time, and the water candy-themed park for the kids, another recreational and relaxing spot for the family. It was less crowded when I went there on a Tuesday afternoon.
The building has a renewed, modern façade design while the
interior has a revitalised, brand new look. A hotch-potch mix of colours contrasted with white and grey concrete walls make the atmosphere more vibrant and playful. Entrance fee for adults who wanted
to use the facilities is RM8 during weekdays from 8am-6pm, RM10 during weekdays
from 6-11pm and RM10 during the weekends. For children, senior citizens and
disabled persons, the entrance fee is RM6 during weekdays from 8am-6pm, RM8
during weekdays from 6-11pm and RM8 during the weekends. Locker hire is RM2
with RM20 deposit.
Below are some of the pictures of the Setia SPICE aquatic
centre taken by me using my iPhone camera after my swim.
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| Olympic-sized lap pool with diving pool in the background. |
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| Candy-themed water park for children |
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| Olympic-sized lap pool viewed from viewing platform |
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| Olympic-sized lap pool with diving pool in the background viewed from viewing podium. |
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| Exterior facade of Setia SPICE Aquatic Centre |
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