Aquatic centre ready to make a splash

A new era of community wellness and aquatic fun is about to begin at Beenleigh.

The upgrade of the Beenleigh Aquatic Centre includes an 8-lane, Olympic-sized 50-metre heated swimming pool and expanded children’s water play area.

The $24.7 million project is funded through the SEQ Liveability Fund under the SEQ City Deal, with Logan City Council investing $15 million, alongside a combined $9.7 million in funding from the Australian Government and Queensland Government.

The SEQ City Deal is a partnership between the Australian and Queensland Governments and Council of Mayors (SEQ) to deliver long-lasting benefits to the region.

Division 12 Councillor Karen Murphy says the community was excited to have the 60-year-old outdoor pool and buildings replaced as part of the Dauth Park Master Plan.

‘We have been working on this project over many years and it is great the community will soon be able to use all the existing and newly upgraded facilities,’ Cr Murphy says.

‘Work has already begun on the next stage which will be the redevelopment of the tennis courts in the Dauth Park precinct.’

Cr Murphy says the new centre complements the existing indoor pool which already offers aqua aerobics, rehabilitation sessions and swimming lessons.

‘Expanded programming opportunities such as junior and adult squad training and outdoor fitness sessions will be on offer at the new pool, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone from first-time swimmers to water enthusiasts.’

STORY AT TOP: Cr Karen Murphy can’t wait to welcome the community to the new Beenleigh Aquatic Centre.