Community celebrates Gracemere Pool with open day

Published on 24 February 2025

The Gracemere Pool is reopening and it’s time for the community to celebrate!

Following it’s official reopening on 1 March, Rockhampton Regional Council is holding a community open day on Saturday, 8 March with the whole community invited.

Parks, Sport and Public Spaces Councillor Cherie Rutherford said the day includes free entry between 10am to 2pm.

“With our new operator, Light Aquatics, settling into the operations of the facility, we are thrilled to host this day as a way of saying thanks to the community for their patience,” Cr Rutherford said.

“The day will have a party atmosphere and we will have free ice blocks to hand out.

“Please keep in mind that due to lifeguard requirements, who are there for everyone’s safety, the facility can only hold a capacity of 150 people which we will do our best to manage so no-one misses out.”

Divisional Councillor Edward Oram said the day is the perfect opportunity for the community to see the updated facility.

“With a new structure over the 25m pool, why not show your support and come along,” Cr Oram said.

With plenty of fun and prizes planned for the open day, Light Aquatics operator Melissa Hunter encouraged the community to come and say hi.

“We will be running some games, both in and out of the pool, for kids of all ages to enjoy,” Ms Hunter said.

“We will have giveaways and prizes as well, it’s going to be a good day.”

Prior to the Gracemere facility, Ms Hunter and her team were operating the community pools in Springsure and Rolleston.

“I’ve been running swimming pools for the past 14 plus years, and I love working in rural communities,” she said.

“I love what I do and I hope to share that with the community.

“We are excited to work alongside the Gracemere community and get to know everyone.”

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