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The Burdekin Aquatic Centre has reopened its doors to the public after major upgrades. Photo: Jacob Casha
The Burdekin Aquatic Centre has reopened its doors to the public after major upgrades, with Home Hill Swimming Pool now set to close for its own “critical refurbishments”.
The Ayr pool reopened on Saturday 12th September after an extended winter closure to accommodate the construction of a new amenities block among other upgrades.
The works—supported through the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland program—saw the new amenities block relocated closer to the facility’s Macmillan Street entrance to improve accessibility and convenience for users.
The relocation was recommended in the Burdekin Aquatic Centre Masterplan after the new entrance and kiosk left the existing amenities at the opposite end of the site. Community feedback also supported moving the facilities closer to the entrance.
The new block is fitted with modernised male, female and unisex toilets, and leaves the door open for a grassed area along the Queen Street side of the facility.
The upgrade is the latest stage of a decade-long program of improvements at the aquatic centre, which has also included upgrades to its pump and filtration systems, the installation of a multi-million dollar water park and relocation of the primary entrance to Macmillan Street.
Meanwhile, Burdekin Shire Council has announced temporary closures for Home Hill Swimming Pool, which is set for its first major refurbishment since opening in the 1960s.
The pool will close from Wednesday 23rd September to Friday 4th December to allow contractors to “safely undertake a comprehensive program of upgrades to improve the facility's safety, functionality and amenity,” says Council.
The $1.2 million Works for Queensland-funded project will include repairs to the main and toddler pools, new handrails, entry steps and compliant fencing, as well as electrical and safety upgrades.
The works will also deliver a new gazebo and barbecue shelter, additional picnic areas and refurbishment of the pool surrounds and concourse areas.
Council said the project will help ensure the Home Hill pool “remains a safe, welcoming and functional community facility for years to come,” acknowledging the inconvenience caused by the temporary closures.
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