How much it’ll cost to swim at Bundaberg’s $89.6m Aquatic Centre pool

Entry fees prices for Bundaberg’s long-awaited $89.6m aquatic centre have finally been set, but the date you will first be able to swim there was still unclear.

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May 8, 2025 - 1:03PM

The entry costs for the Bundaberg Aquatic Centre have been revealed as Bundaberg Regional Council gears up for the facility’s open date later this year.

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The entry costs for the Bundaberg Aquatic Centre have been revealed as Bundaberg Regional Council gears up for the facility’s open date later this year.

The fees were adopted in the 29 April Ordinary Meeting within the Fees and Charges schedule for 2025–2026.

Adults eager to take a dip can expect to pay $7 at the gate, with a family pass priced at $18.

Pensioners and concession card holders receive a slight discount at $6.

Children older than three years will cost $5.50, and those younger will get free entry.

The new aquatic centre is one of the region’s largest infrastructure investments, costing approximately $89.6 million.
It is located on the corner of Walker St and Fitzgerald St, and has been under construction since early 2022 after being first proposed in 2020.

Mayor Helen Blackburn said council was still working on the day-to-day nuts and bolts of the centre’s operations.

“We’re continuing to finalise contract negotiations for a qualified manager with experience operating a significant facility like the Bundaberg Aquatic Centre,” Mayor Blackburn said.

Adults eager to take a dip can expect to pay $7 at the gate, with a family pass priced at $18.

“These fees are geared towards recognising the facility for its high standard when it comes to rehabilitation and competition while keeping it as affordable as possible.

“We look forward to providing the community with more details about the fee structure when the management contract is in place,” she said.

While recent wet weather is likely to delay the opening of the aquatic centre, Ms Blackburn said construction was progressing well and expected the facility’s opening is just months away.