Client: Department of Housing & Public Works
Value: $41m
Time: 2013-2014
Services Provided: Project Programming
Features:
- New 10 lane, 50 metre competition pool
- New Learn-to-Swim pool and dry dive facilities
- Refurbishment of the existing 8 lane 50 metre pool, 25 metre pool and dive pool
- Elevated spectator concourse/viewing terrace with new change room, gym and toilet facilities, community meeting rooms, event facilities
- Permanent seating for approximately 1,000 spectators
The Gold Coast Aquatic Centre was one of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games™ legacy projects and has provided a new world class facility for the Gold Coast community.
The development consisted of a new 10 lane, outdoor, 50 metre competition pool surrounded by an elevated spectator concourse/viewing terrace with new change room, gym, toilet facilities, community meeting rooms and event facilities.
The existing 8 lane 50 metre pool, 25 metre pool and dive pool were refurbished and new training and learn to swim facilities also were constructed.
The redevelopment of the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre commenced earlier than the other legacy projects to take advantage of the opportunity to host the 2014 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships and other major national and international competitions ahead of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Construction commenced in March 2013 and the new Gold Coast Aquatic Centre opened to the community in spring 2014 following the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships.