Revitalised Eagleby Aquatic Centre reopens for Logan residents

18 months after it was closed - with Logan City Council planning to permanently decommission the facility - the Eagleby Aquatic Centre has been reopened after a three-month refurbishment program.

The 25-metre outdoor beach-entry leisure pool and surrounds at the Centre have been refurbished with new shade sails, shelters, and seating as part of an overarching concept plan for the Bishop Street Park Precinct.

Advising that residents would reap the rewards of Council’s investment in aquatics facilities,

City of Logan Mayor, Darren Power commented “our pools and water play areas are more than just a place to cool off or exercise.

“They also provide social connection that boosts the appeal and liveability of our city.”

The Centre was closed in July last year as a result of safety concerns about overhead powerlines above its lap pool.

However, earlier this year the Council reversed its decision and announced the Centre would receive a makeover for the leisure pool - although the lap pool would be demolished.

Eagleby residents also fought the centre’s closure, not only by attending Council consultation meetings, but also by submitting close to 500 survey-submissions to council calling for upgrades.

Work was partially funded by an insurance claim reimbursement.

City of Logan Councillor, Karen Murphy advised “having a local swimming pool is important to the Eagleby community and I am sure the re-opened beach-entry pool and refreshed amenities will be popular these coming school holidays."

The second stage of upgrades to the centre will see improvements to Bishop Street Park with the addition of walking tracks, more native vegetation, and a new aquatic play area.

Image credit: Logan City Council.