A new 25m heated indoor pool will be part of a major revamp of the Chermside Aquatic Centre on Brisbane’s northside.
Brisbane City Council Community and the Arts Civic Cabinet Chair Vicki Howard said the procurement process to find a long-term partner to design, build and operate the upgraded facility would start today (August 18).
Cr Howard said the Chermside Aquatic Centre was one of Brisbane’s most popular public pools with more than 863,000 visits in the past three financial years.
“This planned redevelopment will deliver a modern, inclusive, and family-friendly precinct to meet the needs of the growing northside community,” she said.
“More than 600 people move to Brisbane every week, and this upgrade will ensure the much-loved pool keeps pace with the area’s growth and delivers more to see and do in our suburbs.”
Cr Howard said the upgrade would include:
- A new indoor 25-metre heated program pool with ramp and accessibility equipment.
- An outdoor 50-metre pool with heating and a moveable swim wall.
- Modern amenities.
- Waterplay features.
- An upgraded café/kiosk and administration areas.
- New plant and filtration systems.
- Sustainable and energy-efficient design.
She said the revitalised aquatic centre would remain at its current location alongside other community services, including the Kedron-Wavell Services Club, Chermside Library, and 7th Brigade Park.
“This upgrade will be a partnership between Council and a delivery partner, with procurement to open on August 18 for proposals to design, deliver and operate the Chermside Aquatic Centre under a long-term lease.”
Cr Howard said it was planned for the contract to be awarded in the second half of 2026.
