Hervey Bay 50m pool to close for five weeks

Upgrades to be carried out at the Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre include a new interactive splash pad, activity tower and wet play equipment in the lagoon pool. FULL DETAILS:

Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre 2025 - The 50m pool at the Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre will be closed from March 26 to May 1, for electrical upgrades, underground pipe repairs and essential maintenance.

The 50m pool at the Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre will be closed from March 26 to May 1, for electrical upgrades, underground pipe repairs and essential maintenance.

A statement released by the Fraser Coast Council on Friday morning said the temporary closure had to be done so the next stage of upgrades could be done safely.

Strategy, Community and Development director Gerard Carlyon said the centre was being upgraded to meet modern standards and continue serving the community for decades to come.

“Work on stage 1B began last month and is expected to finish by mid-year. Unfortunately, this means some temporary disruptions, including the closure of the 50m pool from late March to early May,” he said.

Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre 2025 - The 50m pool at the Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre will be closed from March 26 to May 1, for electrical upgrades, underground pipe repairs and essential maintenance.

“During this time, contractors will repair underground pipes, upgrade electrical cabling and lights, fill gaps under the pool, drain and clean the pool, and maintain the surrounding area.

“By completing essential maintenance alongside the upgrades, we can minimise future disruptions to the community.”

Mr Carlyon said the lagoon pool would remain closed until the stage 1B upgrades were complete, and some pathways were restricted to ensure public safety.

“We appreciate the community’s patience while this work is carried out,” he said.

“Council is committed to effectively managing and maintaining our assets and planning for the future, and this project is a key part of that.”

The stage 1B upgrades include a new interactive splash pad, activity tower and wet play equipment in the lagoon pool, new shade structures and floodlights for the 50-metre pool, and landscaping improvements.

These works follow the stage 1A upgrades, completed in 2024, which focused on improving the 25-metre pool area, plant room and service yard.

Mr Carlyon said Council was grateful for the Queensland Government’s $3.5 million contribution towards the Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre upgrades through the Local Government Grants and Subsidies program.

Originally published as Hervey Bay 50m pool to close for five weeks