Swimmers in Queensland's fastest-growing city are a step closer to having a second Olympic-sized pool to enjoy, with works now underway on the $23.1 million Beenleigh Aquatic Centre upgrade.
The 50-metre, eight-lane swimming pool, is expected to open in mid-2025 and replaces the current 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 today to celebrate the milestone.
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 panelling to generate clean energy, enable storm water harvesting and use of recycled materials.
The project is funded through the $285.8 million SEQ Liveability Fund, one of 29 commitments being delivered under the SEQ City Deal, with the 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.
Learn more about the project: Beenleigh Aquatic Centre Upgrade
Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Cities Jenny McAllister:
"The Logan community is right to be excited by works starting on these facilities.
"As the temperature ramps up in summer, this will be a welcome retreat for families on weekends and school holidays.
"It's a very real possibility that some of our future Olympians will start honing their craft right here at the future Beenleigh Aquatic Centre.
"That's why investing in community sporting infrastructure like this is so important to the Australian Government."
Quotes attributable to Queensland Minister for State Development and Infrastructure Grace Grace:
"The new Beenleigh Aquatic Centre is a great example of a project that will help create a more liveable, sustainable and healthy community.
"That is what the Liveability Fund is all about - projects that leave a lasting and positive legacy in the community.
"The Beenleigh Aquatic Centre will support the region's booming population and complement the work being done to deliver a successful Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.''
Quotes attributable to State Member for Macalister Melissa McMahon:
"With less than 8 years until Brisbane 2032, we're seeing the city's newest Olympic sized swimming pool being build right here in Beenleigh.
"A new Olympic pool may see our future swimming heroes develop their skills locally and deliver the goods in 2032.
"And there is something for everyone with this upgrade with new areas for children and more family friendly amenities.
"This is great news for Beenleigh and Logan City."
Quotes attributable to Mayor of Logan City Jon Raven:
"It will be a modern venue to take our young and fast-growing city into the future as we head towards the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
"Council is proud to deliver community infrastructure that turns our suburbs into connected neighbourhoods especially as our population grows.
"Last week we announced the nine court Logan Indoor Sports Centre for Logan Central, so we are well and truly starting our warm-up run for sporting success as the Olympics get closer."
Quotes attributable to Logan City Councillor Karen Murphy:
"The old pool was more than 60 years old, so it is wonderful to see work begin full steam on this upgrade, which will complete stage two of the Dauth Park Masterplan endorsed by Council in 2018.
"I can't wait to see locals splashing around and swimming laps here in Beenleigh."
