The first competition venue for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, the new $41 million Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, has been delivered ahead of schedule and on budget.
Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games Jann Stuckey today inspected the redeveloped aquatic centre, built under a joint partnership between the Queensland Government and City of Gold Coast.
“The Commonwealth Games will inject $2 billion into the Gold Coast economy and this spectacular new centre is just the beginning of a wave of investment,” Ms Stuckey said.
Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games Jann Stuckey today inspected the redeveloped aquatic centre, built under a joint partnership between the Queensland Government and City of Gold Coast.
“The Commonwealth Games will inject $2 billion into the Gold Coast economy and this spectacular new centre is just the beginning of a wave of investment,” Ms Stuckey said.
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“The Games are on track to create 30,000 full-time jobs and I’m delighted the first facility has been delivered on time and on budget. I congratulate everyone involved.”
Among the new facilities is a 50 metre competition pool, a refurbished 50 metre lane training pool and diving pool and a dry dive facility, making the Aquatic Centre a major drawcard for future elite competitions.
“The redevelopment of the aquatic centre has been delivered earlier than originally planned to enable the Pan Pacific Championships to be held here in August,” Ms Stuckey said.
“The centre is stunning and with a backdrop like the Broadwater it’s sure to attract many international swimming events into the future.”
Minister Stuckey said the $320 million investment in sport and community infrastructure in the lead-up to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games would provide long-term economic benefits for south east Queensland.
“We will deliver three new world-class competition venues and undertake major upgrades to a further eight venues in time for the 2018 Commonwealth Games,” Ms Stuckey said.
Local industry participation in the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre has been high with more than 90 per cent of the firms involved in the project from south east Queensland and 60 per cent from the Gold Coast specifically.
“We can see before our eyes the Commonwealth Games is already starting to provide significant long-term benefits for Queenslanders,” Ms Stuckey said
The City of Gold Coast began its takeover of the facility in late June and is preparing to open the centre as a community facility in September.
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said the aquatic centre project had been an outstanding collaboration between the City and the Queensland Government.
“Gold Coast Aquatic Centre will be a signature venue for the Commonwealth Games and the City is proud to have partnered with the government to deliver it two years ahead of schedule,” said Cr Tate.
“The venue is spectacular and will be a show stealer when it makes its international debut hosting the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships (Pan Pacs) next month.
“On behalf of the City, I thank all the aquatic centre’s regular users and the local community for their patience and understanding during construction.
“The aquatic centre will not only be a world class international venue, it’s also a wonderful asset for our local community and we look forward to giving it back to the people of the Gold Coast after the Pan Pacs.”
The managing contractor for the $41.39 million redevelopment was Watpac and the design architect was Cox Rayner Architects.
Aquatic Centre Facts
Among the new facilities is a 50 metre competition pool, a refurbished 50 metre lane training pool and diving pool and a dry dive facility, making the Aquatic Centre a major drawcard for future elite competitions.
“The redevelopment of the aquatic centre has been delivered earlier than originally planned to enable the Pan Pacific Championships to be held here in August,” Ms Stuckey said.
“The centre is stunning and with a backdrop like the Broadwater it’s sure to attract many international swimming events into the future.”
Minister Stuckey said the $320 million investment in sport and community infrastructure in the lead-up to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games would provide long-term economic benefits for south east Queensland.
“We will deliver three new world-class competition venues and undertake major upgrades to a further eight venues in time for the 2018 Commonwealth Games,” Ms Stuckey said.
Local industry participation in the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre has been high with more than 90 per cent of the firms involved in the project from south east Queensland and 60 per cent from the Gold Coast specifically.
“We can see before our eyes the Commonwealth Games is already starting to provide significant long-term benefits for Queenslanders,” Ms Stuckey said
The City of Gold Coast began its takeover of the facility in late June and is preparing to open the centre as a community facility in September.
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said the aquatic centre project had been an outstanding collaboration between the City and the Queensland Government.
“Gold Coast Aquatic Centre will be a signature venue for the Commonwealth Games and the City is proud to have partnered with the government to deliver it two years ahead of schedule,” said Cr Tate.
“The venue is spectacular and will be a show stealer when it makes its international debut hosting the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships (Pan Pacs) next month.
“On behalf of the City, I thank all the aquatic centre’s regular users and the local community for their patience and understanding during construction.
“The aquatic centre will not only be a world class international venue, it’s also a wonderful asset for our local community and we look forward to giving it back to the people of the Gold Coast after the Pan Pacs.”
The managing contractor for the $41.39 million redevelopment was Watpac and the design architect was Cox Rayner Architects.
Aquatic Centre Facts
- The facility has six pools in total, comprising:
- Three new pools: 50m (10-lane) competition swimming pool, 10m x 15m learn-to-swim pool, children’s play pool
- Three refurbished pools: 50m 8-lane training pool, 25 x 25m program pool, diving pool
- Other new facilities include: dry dive training facility, change rooms and amenities, support facilities, 600m2 gymnasium, indoor/outdoor café, multi–function meeting rooms, consultation rooms, crèche, event facilities, 155 car parking spaces.
- Approximately 9 million litres of water was required to fill all six pools.
- The total tiling area of the pools is 4,621m2 comprising of approximately 250,000 new and existing tiles.
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