Again Faster
ABOUT Again Faster is a Brisbane based, Australian owned supplier of strength and conditioning and functional fitness equipment. With nearly 10 years experience in the Australian market, we are…
read moreTownsville City Council has advised that a $5 million refurbishment at its Northern Beaches Leisure Centre has been completed with the facility now open again to swimmers.
Townsville company Jackson Semler replaced the modular steel-framed pool with a new concrete pool and tile finish, providing a new swimming pool for locals with increased longevity.
The community will also enjoy replaced shade sails, the updated change rooms and repainted external structures.
Explaining that the works were necessary as the original pool had reached the end of its useful life, Townsville City Council Community Health Safety and Environmental Sustainability Committee Chairperson, Maurie Soars advised "the original pool was built during the early stages of North Shore’s residential development and Council has been able to deliver this new pool which meets regional competition standards.
“This pool will allow local, regional and state swimming competitions to be held at the Northern Beaches Leisure Centre, helping to grow Townsville into the events capital of Northern Australia.
“As we look towards the Olympic Games coming to Brisbane in 2032 Council wants to play its part in developing the sports stars of the future, which is why having resources like this Olympic-sized pool in the Northern Beaches area is so important.
“Even if you’re not eyeing off a spot on the blocks at the Olympic Games, you can still bring the family down for a visit or add swimming to your regular exercise routine at the new pool.”
Local Member for Thuringowa Aaron Harper said Townsville City Council had received $19.5 million in funding under the 2021-24 Works for Queensland program that included $5 million for the pool.
Harper added “the Works for Queensland program is hugely successful and very popular for our North Queensland councils.
“This project and others funded through the program help create good jobs for our community too.
“This is another great project being delivered for the community through Works for Queensland.”
Image: Townsville's Northern Beaches Leisure Centre has reopened after a major upgrade.
6th February 2023 - Townsville to host World Triathlon Multisport Championships
27th January 2023 - Redland City Council renews agreement for Bay Islands Aquatic Centre operations
13th January 2023 - World Aquatics concerned about swimming pool closures and restrictions
15th November 2022 - North Queensland management group secures five-year contract for Mackay War Memorial Swimming Centre
2nd November 2022 - Royal Life Saving report shows up to 40% of Australia’s pools may need substantial upgrade or replacement by 2030
28th October 2022 - RhinoPlay secures majority stake in Queensland-based The Play Works
27th October 2022 - Shire invites tenders for management of Burdekin Aquatic Centre
13th September 2022 - Royal Life Saving Society Australia releases new water safety strategy for Townsville community comment
29th July 2022 - Ageing infrastructure results in the permanent closure of Eagleby Aquatic Centre
12th May 2022 - Works complete on new playground at Townsville’s Bluewater Park
20th December 2021 - Townsville Council calls for tenders for Northern Beaches Leisure Centre upgrade
6th September 2021 - Queensland Aquatic Industry Alliance reports on success over past 18 months
11th March 2021 - Queensland Government invests another $200 million into 65 regional council projects
17th December 2020 - Work to commence on indoor court complex at Townsville Sports Reserve
23rd October 2019 - February reopening scheduled for redeveloped Tobruk Memorial Baths in Townsville
26th August 2019 - Work commences on redevelopment of Townsville’s Tobruk Memorial Baths
3rd August 2018 - Best and brightest in Queensland’s aquatics industry recognised at ALFAQ Awards
5th December 2017 - ALFAQ calls for greater investment in Queensland’s public pools
10th November 2017 - Renovations complete at Townsville’s Strand Water Park
Support our industry news service
We hope that you value the news that we publish so while you're here can we ask for your support?
As an independent publisher, we need reader support for our industry news gathering so ask that - if you don't already do so - you back us by subscribing to the printed Australasian Leisure Management magazine and/or our online news.
Click here to view our subscription options.
The Complete Guide to Leisure Industry Products & Services.
ABOUT Again Faster is a Brisbane based, Australian owned supplier of strength and conditioning and functional fitness equipment. With nearly 10 years experience in the Australian market, we are…
read moreWe are Aussie Strength. The ultimate supplier for Commercial Gym Equipment that's built to deliver in the toughest environments. From USA-Built hardcore weight training equipment from Arsenal…
read moreThe Jump Pad is a safe, flat inflatable made in a variety of sizes which can be used indoor or outdoor. From 3mx3m up to a whopping 9mx21m. Markets include Indoor and outdoor playgrounds, schools,…
read moreAs of 2018, TicketServ operates as SeatGeek Asia Pacific Pty Limited, part of international ticketing platform SeatGeek. Click here to contact SeatGeek Asia Pacific via their entry in…
read moreSwimplex Aquatics are a world-class company dedicated to the commercial pool, waterslide industry. We are Australian market leaders servicing all states Australia wide. Swimplex provide a full…
read moreAIS Water, the trading name of Australian Innovative Systems, is a multi-award winning, Australian owned leader in the design, production and supply of commercial and residential chlorine generators…
read moreYellowbox is an Australian technology company that has developed smart locker technology operated through an app with a focus on experience for users and facility managers. Found at Beaches, Aquatic…
read morePricemark supplies a wide range of custom branded membership & RFID access products for the Health & Leisure Industry.
read moreGet your business noticed in our targeted directory. Viewed by 10,000 industry professionals per week!