ACT Government appoints Belgravia Leisure as operator of its five aquatic centres

September 29, 2023

Nearly six months after the tender closed, Belgravia Leisure has been announced as the manager of the ACT Government’s five-owned pools.

The Melbourne-based facility manager will now step in as the new operator for Canberra Olympic Pool, Gungahlin Leisure Centre, Stromlo Leisure Centre, Lakeside Leisure Centre and Dickson Aquatic Centre, replacing former manager The Y NSW, whose contract ended at the end of the last financial year but which has continued managing the venues.

Awarded the contract following a public tender process, Belgravia Leisure will now bring their expertise to the ACT to support all five Canberra pools and provide a valuable service to our community.

The ACT Government will transition in Belgravia Leisure over the coming weeks, with minimal disruption to pool and gym services anticipated at Canberra Olympic Pool, Gungahlin Leisure Centre, Stromlo Leisure Centre and Lakeside Leisure Centre during this period.

During the transition period, routine maintenance will occur at Canberra Olympic Pool and Gungahlin Leisure Centre ahead of the new providers commencing operations which will result in both pools closing for 48 hours. The community will be given notice prior to any pool closure.

Dickson Pool will open as scheduled for the summer swim season at the end of October.

Delighted to have been awarded the tender, Belgravia Leisure Chief Executive, Nick Cox advised “Belgravia Leisure is proud to partner with the ACT Government to manage the five aquatic and leisure centres across the Canberra region.

“These venues are designed to be community spaces that welcome all ages and abilities, including those with special needs, which certainly aligns with our commitment to create and deliver programs that are safe, fun, innovative, accessible, diverse and consistent in their quality for healthy communities today and in the future.

“We look forward to providing certainty for the communities in which we will operate now that this thorough tender process has concluded, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to make a positive social impact on these communities across Canberra.”

Image credit: ACT Government.

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