Gracemere Pool is reopening!
Published on 11 February 2025
The Gracemere Pool is officially reopening, Saturday 1 March!
Light Aquatics has been awarded as the successful tenderer and is ready to welcome the community back, following the pool’s temporary closure last year.
Facility owners, Education Queensland, undertook necessary repairs during 2024 which included upgrading the amenities, installing a new structure over the indoor pool and reinstating shade over the 25m pool.
Council will once again lease the pool, with Light Aquatics managing the day-to-day operations and maintenance.
Parks, Sport and Public Spaces Councillor Cherie Rutherford said she was pleased to see the final step towards reopening the pool now complete.
“We understand just how important the Gracemere Swimming Pool is to the local community, and our role as Council is crucial in that we bridge the gap between exclusive school use and public use, so that the pool is available for everyone in our community to enjoy,” Cr Rutherford said.
“Once the refurbishments were completed, Council issued the tender with the goal of reopening the facility as soon as possible, and I thank everyone for their patience during this time.
“Several important factors were considered when selecting the new operators to ensure high standards are maintained and I am pleased to welcome Light Aquatics onboard.”
Over coming weeks, Light Aquatics will familiarise themselves with the facility and prepare for its reopening on Saturday, 1 March.
Divisional Councillor Edward Oram said this was a fantastic outcome for the Gracemere community.
“We appreciate Gracemere’s patience as Council sought the best outcome for our community,” Cr Oram said.
“This is a fantastic result, and we hope Light Aquatics settles in quickly to resume usual operations, allowing everyone to fully enjoy the facility, which will continue to be a wonderful asset with its 25m variable depth pool, wading pool, and Learn to Swim facilities."
The pool will be open to the public from 6am to 8.30am and 3pm to 6pm on weekdays, and from 9am to 5pm on weekends, public holidays and school holidays.
Admission is $3.
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