Living Here
- Location
- 60 Tank Street, Gladstone
- Description of Works
-
Works in 2021 included installation of site boundary fencing, filtration plant upgrades, Aquatic Play Park upgrades, Building Renewals included amenity upgrades and addition of a new Accessible Adult Change Room and external pool lights replacement.
Works also included Stage 1 Building Renewals, included upgrades to amenities in the 25m pool area and Stage 2 Building Renewals included upgrade to facilities and main amenities building. Improved change rooms with two new Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) accessible facilities and three new family change rooms.
Works in 2022 include new roof structures over main amenities, new awning to the existing kiosk and front entrance upgrade. Stage 3 Building Renewals include 25m pool upgrades, building enclosure works and upgrades to the 25m pool water heating system, 50m grandstand and shade sail upgrades. - Commencing
- August 2020, various stages
- Completion
- Various stages continuing until 2023
- More information
-
Aquatic Play Park upgrade is complete with towering dumping buckets, water cannons and two slides, offering 13 interactive features for aquatic play.
The Aquatic Play Park operates in the warmer months of the year. Check opening times and learn more about the Gladstone Aquatic Centre and other facilities in the region www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/pools-aquatic-centres
50M POOL ADDITIONS
- Additions to the 50m pool occurred, including installation of a pool hoist, pool step/ramp and temporary heating to improve mobility and access for pool patrons to use the 50m pool in comfort.
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
- 50m Grandstand and shade sail upgrades: Work is progressing well on blasting and painting of the existing grandstand, replacement of roof sheeting and full replacement of the existing shade sail structure with a new shade sail structure. These works also include some minor electrical upgrades to the grandstand.
- 25m pool heating upgrade: System changes using the recently installed heating system that heated the 50m pool during the 25m pool upgrades have been implemented. These works will be finalised during November 2022.
WHAT’S NEXT?
- 50m pool relining: This package of work forms part of the Stage 3 Rejuvenation project and will involve complete replacement of 50m pool tiles. These works are planned for Winter 2023.
Gladstone Regional Council is being assisted to deliver this improved facility for the region with:
- $2.4m State Government funding, through the 2021-24 Works for Queensland Program,
- $1.2m State Government funding, through the COVID Works for Queensland Program, and
- $1.6m through the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.
Gladstone Aquatic Centre, Gladstone
