Long-envisioned upgrades to the Chermside Aquatic Centre are edging closer, with plans for modern pools, improved accessibility, and family-friendly amenities set to transform one of the suburb’s most heavily used community facilities.
The search for a partner to take on the major redevelopment of the Chermside Aquatic Centre has moved into a new phase, after the tender calling for expressions of interest closed and shifted the long-running project from planning to evaluation. The Chermside community is now watching for the next decision that will shape one of the city’s busiest public pool precincts.
According to the procurement listing for the Chermside Aquatic Centre Redevelopment Project, the tender identified as Doc82959920 invited organisations to submit expressions of interest through an EOI/RFI process. The listing confirms that the process is now closed, signalling that Council has begun assessing submissions.
The redevelopment is set to provide updated facilities designed to better support Chermside residents. Plans outlined reference a heated indoor program pool, a modernised 50-metre outdoor pool with a movable wall, improvements to family and accessibility features, and upgraded community amenities.
The demand for the centre has grown in recent years, prompting Council to seek a partner capable of delivering a durable, community-focused upgrade that integrates health, recreation, and accessibility needs.
No public notice has yet stated whether a shortlist has been finalised or when the next round of tendering will begin. Council has previously indicated that a contract decision is expected later in the redevelopment process, and updates will likely follow once evaluations are complete.
For Chermside locals, the progress of the tender marks a key moment in a project expected to support recreational activity and meet growing community needs.
Published 11-Dec-2025
