Works to deliver the highly anticipated Boyne Tannum Aquatic Centre (on Queensland’s south-central coast) are now underway.
The centre will include an eight-lane, 50 metre outdoor heated pool with a retractable shade sail at the shallow end, accessible change rooms, kiosk, barbecues, picnic tables and a locally themed children’s play area.
The Albanese Government has provided $15 million in funding through the Priority Community Infrastructure Program with Gladstone Regional Council providing $15 million towards building the exciting project.
Paynters Pty Ltd will undertake construction of the new aquatic centre at Tannum Sands, southeast of Gladstone.
The project is expected to be completed by mid-2027.
Gladstone Regional Council has also begun community engagement on the future of Gladstone Aquatic Centre’s 50 metre outdoor pool.
Quotes attributable to Federal Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Senator for Queensland Anthony Chisholm:
“We know how important local swimming and recreation hubs are to regional communities.
“The start of construction on the Boyne Tannum Aquatic Centre means the region will soon enjoy a state-of-the-art centre where future Olympians can train and families can have a great day out.
“The Aquatic Centre will give people in Boyne Island, Tannum Sands, and the broader Gladstone region access to modern, inclusive aquatic amenities.
“We are investing in projects like this to create local jobs and provide opportunities for communities to be healthy, active and connected.”
Quotes attributable to the Mayor of Gladstone Matt Burnett:
“This marks a major milestone for the Boyne Tannum community.
“The Boyne Tannum Aquatic Centre has been a strategic focus for the council for many years, so it’s fantastic the time has finally come where we can get on with the job of delivering this generational infrastructure for our region.
“This is a project that has received very strong community support and I’m looking forward to next year when the doors open and people are enjoying the water.
“Council sees this project as a significant investment in the health and wellbeing of the local community and we thank the Australian Government for its $15 million funding commitment through the Priority Community Infrastructure Program, which has helped make the Boyne Tannum Aquatic Centre a reality.”
