The highly anticipated Bundaberg Aquatic Centre has reached a major milestone, with a plaque unveiling held to mark its formal opening.
The event celebrated the delivery of this landmark facility which welcomed swimmers, families, schools and sporting groups from across the region earlier this month.
Situated just off Walker Street and adjacent to the Bundaberg Multiplex, the state-of-the-art facility represents a major investment in community health, recreation and sporting infrastructure.
The Bundaberg Aquatic Centre is designed to provide an inclusive and accessible environment for all members of the community, offering a range of pools and amenities suitable for training, competition, aquatic therapy or simply to cool off and have fun.
Features of the new Bundaberg Aquatic Centre:
50 m pool
• A World Aquatics compliant, 10-lane, 50-metre pool ideal for competition and fitness, swimmers, schools and clubs.
• Consistent 2 m depth.
• Pool ramp and platform lift for full accessibility.
• Electronic scoreboard.
• Ground and upper-level seating.
25 m indoor heated lap pool
• Eight-lane indoor heated pool suiting both recreational and lap swimmers.
• Depth of 1.2 to 1.8 m.
• Ramp entry, platform lift and shared hoist system.
25 m indoor program pool
• Perfect for learn-to-swim lessons, aquatic exercise and warm-water therapy.
• Depth of 0.9 to 1.4 m.
• Includes warm-water jets.
• Fully accessible with hoist system.
Accessibility features
• Accessible parking and venue entry.
• Ramp and platform lift entry into all pools.
• Shared hoist between 25 m pools.
• Accessible toilets, showers and adult change tables with hoist.
• Aquatic wheelchairs available.
• Priority seating for wheelchair users in the grandstand.
Mayor Helen Blackburn said she was excited about the opportunities the new facility would bring.
“The Bundaberg Aquatic Centre is a once-in-a-lifetime community infrastructure investment for the Bundaberg Region,” she said.
“I just know that everyone who steps inside this magnificent facility will understand its potential for our region.
“This is not just a pool.
“It’s a swimming and wellbeing hub that will provide holistic experiences whether you’re returning to activity from an injury, taking your first independent paddle as a learner or training for the world stage.”
Minister for Local Government and Water Ann Leahy praised the Bundaberg Aquatic Centre as a great example of what can be achieved when state and local government work together to strengthen regional communities.
“The Queensland Crisafulli Government is proud to support the delivery of this modern and accessible facility as part of our ongoing commitment to improving essential community infrastructure,” Minister Leahy said.
“It’s an investment that will enhance liveability, support local jobs, and strengthen a healthier, more connected Bundaberg Region. Best of all – the centre is ready in time for a beautiful Queensland summer in Bundy.”
Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett said the facility was an important investment in the community’s future.
“Investments like the Bundaberg Aquatic Centre are not just about today – they’re about preparing Queensland for the future,” he said.
“As we head towards the 2032 Olympic Games, it’s vital we deliver world-class sporting infrastructure that inspires participation, supports elite training, and strengthens our regional communities.”
Find out more about the Bundaberg Aquatic Centre here.
