BEENLEIGH AQUATIC CENTRE _ WORK IS UNDERWAY

26 September 2024
The 50-metre, eight-lane swimming pool, is expected to open in mid-2025 and replaces the thirty-three-yard pool which opened in 1964.

As well as being a beacon for local swimming enthusiasts, the new Olympic-sized pool will enable Logan to support more training, competitions and community sporting events. Representatives from the Australian and Queensland governments and the Logan City Council met in Beenleigh to celebrate the milestone.

.Division 12 Cr Karen Murphy, Mayor Jon Raven, State Member for Macalister Melissa McMahon and Minister for Cities Senator the Hon Jenny McAllister at the site of the new 50m pool at the Beenleigh Aquatic Centre.

The upgrades also include an expanded children’s water play area, shaded seating areas, modern changeroom facilities, a kiosk, and accessible and family friendly amenities.  

Designed with sustainability in mind, the Beenleigh Aquatic Centre will feature solar paneling to generate clean energy, enable storm water harvesting and use of recycled materials.

The existing pool was over 60 years old and nearing the end of its useful life. The upgrade will complete Stage 2 of the Dauth Park Masterplan which was endorsed by Council in 2018.

The upgrade also includes a community stage facing Centenary Park for community concerts and events.

The project is funded through the $285.8 million SEQ Liveability Fund, one of 29 commitments being delivered under the SEQ City Deal, with Logan City Council investing $13.4 million alongside contributions from the Australian and Queensland governments of $4.85 million each.  The project will create an estimated 89 direct jobs and 78 indirect jobs for the local community.

The indoor pool remains open to the public while works are completed and existing programs will continue uninterrupted.