Works begin on $2.65 million ‘water wonderland’

Youngsters and the young at heart will have a revitalised Nambour Aquatic Centre in 2021, with construction of the new Nambour Splash Park now underway.

The upgrade will deliver two water slides and a children’s zero depth splash zone (a water play area which will include two toddler slides), along with the 30 new car parks which are already underway.

“Council owns nine aquatic centres throughout the region and the water slides here at Nambour will be a first for our facilities,” Mayor Mark Jamieson said. “The construction project will support local business and trades while at the same time, delivering facilities that reinforce our aspiration to be a healthy, smart and creative region.

Sunshine Coast Council Division 10 Councillor David Law said the upgrade provided an economic boost to the area and promoted Nambour’s revitalisation.

“The Nambour Splash Park will create a water wonderland in the heart of the hinterland, and I have no doubt it will be a drawcard to the town, empowering healthy and active lifestyles and facilitating many hours of fun for all ages,” Cr Law said.

“During construction the pool will remain open but at times there will be noise and dust impacts. I’d like to thank pool patrons, park users and local residents in advance for their understanding.

“The construction crew will do everything possible to minimise any inconvenience while delivering the upgrade as quickly and safely as possible.” 

Belgravia Leisure Chief Executive Officer Nick Cox said the addition of a new Splash Park will provide the community with a state-of-the-art attraction that will make the Nambour Aquatic Centre a major destination venue for the whole family.

“Our goal with the upgrade to the aquatic centre is to reinvigorate the venue and transform the space so that it goes beyond being a place for exercise, to a place where communities can get together to relax and reconnect,” Mr Cox said.

The upgrade includes $1,050,000 from the Queensland Government’ for the larger water slides, $500,000 from Belgravia Leisure and $460,000 from council for the children’s zero depth splash zone and an additional $650,000 from council for extra car parking.

Sunshine Coast Council Division 10 Councillor David Law and Belgravia Leisure Queensland State Manager Dan Cullen celebrating works starting at the Nambour Aquatic Centre.