National Aquatic Centre: Brisbane 2032 Build-up
Centenary Pool, Spring Hill
The heritage-listed Centenary Pool site in Spring Hill, opened in 1959 and heritage-listed in 1996, is being turned into the National Aquatic Centre: in the Queensland Government’s words, Australia’s new swimming centrepiece, with a main and a secondary arena.
What’s happening
Centenary Pool closed to the public at the end of August 2026, and GIICA took over the Spring Hill side of Victoria Park, the pool included, on 1 September 2026 to prepare the site. Construction is due to start in 2027.
From: History beckons as Centenary Pool begins transformation (GIICA, 1 September 2026); Vision for National Aquatic Centre unveiled (Queensland Government media statement, 23 July 2026)
The photos
Photographed on 5 shoot dates, from 31 January 2026 to 13 July 2026: 19 photos so far. New photos appear here as they are taken.
Milestones
25 March 2025 The Queensland Government names the Centenary Pool site in Spring Hill for the new National Aquatic Centre. Source: Delivering 2032 and Beyond: Major legacy infrastructure delivered for Greater Brisbane (Queensland Government media statement, 25 March 2025)
23 July 2026 The design vision is released and shortlisted builders are asked for offers. Source: Vision for National Aquatic Centre unveiled (Queensland Government media statement, 23 July 2026)
1 September 2026 GIICA takes possession of Centenary Pool and starts preparing the site. Source: History beckons as Centenary Pool begins transformation (GIICA, 1 September 2026)