Capacity: 17,500

Location: Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush Bay

Olympic Sports: Swimming

Diving

Synchronised swimming

Water Polo

Modern Pentathlon (swimming)

Distance from Sydney City: 14km

Construction cost: 150 million dollars (100 million US, 66.5million pounds)

Dates: Swimming: 16-23 September

Diving: 22-30 September

Synchronized swimming: 24-29 September

Water polo: 23 Sept, 30 Sept-1 October

Modern pentathlon: 30 Sept-1 October

Inside the complex is split into competition and leisure areas, each with its own distinct look.

The competition hall, with its diving pool and 10-lane Olympic pool, has a wide span roof and is column-free, with excellent spectator views.