City of Logan's Beenleigh Pool to be upgraded to metric dimensions

With all recognised competition swimming now in metres, the City of Logan is upgrading its pool at the Beenleigh Aquatic Centre to metric with a new 50-metre 8-lane swimming pool to anchor the new facility.

It will replace the current 6-lane pool which is 33-and-a-third yards long and opened in September 1964. At the time, completing three lengths of the pool was the equivalent of the then Olympic 100-yard race.  A metre is 8.55 cm (3.37 inches) longer than a yard.

The new pool will be suitable to host official competitions and swim training, while also providing recreational swimmers with more room to cool off.

The pool will also be heated, to make swimming possible year-round.

The Beenleigh Aquatic Centre upgrade is part of Logan City Council's Dauth Park Masterplan Stage 2 and was informed by feedback from almost 400 community members.

When completed, the centre will also feature a large water play area, modern and accessible changerooms, multipurpose rooms, shaded outdoor seating and a kiosk.

Works to improve and expand the facility's carpark are also underway.

City of Logan Mayor Jon Raven said Council was proud to deliver another modern swimming facility, following on from the new Jodie Henry 50m pool and other new and upgraded facilities at Logan North Aquatic Centre.

Mayor Raven advised "this is just one way we are transforming Logan to better serve our growing communities.

"Locals want affordable ways to stay active and spend time with their families - and I'm proud we are delivering that.

"All eyes will be on our city with the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. So who knows? The next Mollie O'Callaghan or Jodie Henry might be training right here in Beenleigh at the new 50 metre pool."

The Beenleigh Aquatic Centre upgrade is expected to be complete in 2025.

The facility will include a range of environmentally conscious design elements including solar panels and energy-efficient lighting, the recycling of water for use in toilets and construction using low-carbon concrete.

Council is aiming for the new facility to get a 5-star energy rating with the Green Building Council of Australia.

The indoor pool will remain open to the public while works are completed. Existing programs, including aqua aerobics and swimming lessons, will continue in the indoor pool.

Image top. Beenleigh Swimming Pool Credit:: Beenleigh Swimming Club; image above: Mayor Jon Raven and Division 12 Councillor Karen Murphy with renders of the new Beenleigh Aquatic Centre, which will be constructed over the next year