Glenorchy War Memorial Pool refurbishment project gets underway

Glenorchy City Council contractors have begun work to repair, refurbish and reopen the Glenorchy War Memorial Pool.

With the initial phase of works now underway, Glenorchy City Mayor Sue Hickey inspected the site last week with Hutchinson Builders Team Leader Nick Silcox, Project Manager Tim Ziegeler and Site Manager Gordon Manson.

Mayor Hickey advised "this is an extremely exciting day for Glenorchy. I know many people in our community are eagerly looking forward to having the pool reopened and again being able to use it as a community facility, enjoying all the benefits it brings."

Noting that the works are scheduled to be completed in the middle of next year, with the pool being ready to open ahead of summer 2026, Mayor Hickey added "to the many people who lobbied to make this happen, and to those who worked closely with Council as we navigated our way through the complexities of what was an ageing and unsafe facility, I say a heartfelt thank you.

“Community pools are important. They provide access not only to water-based recreation, fitness opportunities and lifesaving learn-to-swim programs, but they also serve as hubs for people to gather and socialise, helping everyone live healthy, active and connected lifestyles.

“We also know that this facility doesn’t just service the Glenorchy area. Many people from nearby municipal areas rely on this facility for water-based activity, which is one reason we are committed to eventually redeveloping the site and building a contemporary aquatic centre to service the entire region.

“I would also like to thank the State Government for its $5 million funding contribution to this project and acknowledge that there was bipartisan support for this funding, demonstrating the importance of this facility to the Glenorchy community.”

Works include plant room repairs, pool and pool infrastructure repairs, changeroom refurbishment, repairs to the concourse and external pavement around the pool, grandstand repairs and improvements and a new pool heating system, along with the construction of an accessible ramp and tiling and sealing of the 50m pool.

Mayor Hickey went on to say “this is a big project, and I am pleased that we have an experienced building firm with a strong Tasmanian presence in Hutchinson Builders undertaking these works.

“I’m looking forward, as no doubt are many other pool users in our community and beyond, to the day we can reopen the pool and get back into the water."

Images: Concept for the redevelopment of the the Glenorchy War Memorial Pool (top), the facility from the air (middle) and viewed at night (below).