Key future considerations

• Well-maintained facility.
• Covered, warm water pool provides multiple activity opportunities. However, the conflicting water temperature between lap swimming and program activities limits full optimisation. This will be rectified following Council’s planned investment into a new, separate learn-to-swim pool.
• Toddlers pool is non-contemporary and not overly inviting. This will be rectified following Council’s planned investment into a new Splash Pad.
• Good physical location in close proximity to the CBD and adjacent to school and major sports park.
• Mid-range catchment size.
• The largest visitor draw comes from Edmonton, followed directly from within Gordonvale.
• Below average annual visitation and catchment multiple.
• Highest cost per visit, with the exception of Babinda.

Planned works and project timeline

The Gordonvale Aquatic Centre improvements project is a medium-term project, currently scheduled to be completed by 2031.

The project is subject to funding availability and includes the following works:

• Warm water program indoor pool with universal change cubicle
• Cover and modernise water play park
• New centre building with universal amenities, café, retail area, offices, reception and first-aid room