Transformation plans revealed for Olympic pool
With six years to go until the 2032 Olympic Games, the state government has revealed its vision for Spring Hill’s Centenary Pool transformation.
ARM Architecture and NH Architecture will partner with Queensland’s Arkhefield to deliver the National Aquatic Centre in Spring Hill for the 2032 Games.
The swimming and water sports centre will embrace Centenary Pool’s heritage-listed structures with main and secondary arenas, each with pools large enough to support elite training and competitions.
The National Aquatic Centre will feature new pools, a gym, high-performance and office spaces, complementing the existing outdoor pools and amenities of the heritage-listed Centenary Pool, as well as a water- and wind-reflecting roof.
ARM delivered Perth’s RAC Arena and the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall redevelopment.
NH Architecture reimagined and delivered Melbourne Park, and Arkhefield is responsible for South Bank’s River Quay quarter and the current Waterfront Brisbane development.
The partnership will include architecture specialists Liquid Blu, the Queensland design company behind the Yeppoon Lagoon and Pavilion, Palm Beach Aquatic and Community Centre, and the Gympie Aquatic Recreation Centre.
The Games Independent Infrastructure Construction Authority (GIICA) is completing the procurement process to select the National Aquatic Centre’s builder, with four building contractors shortlisted to submit offers.
Once the process closes at the end of this month, the process will be further shortlisted to two builders, allowing GIICA to select a final builder by early 2027.
GIICA will take possession of Centenary Pool on September 1 2026 to begin early works.
Premier David Crisafulli said the Government would deliver legacy benefits for all of Queensland well beyond 2032.
“In six years’ time, the Olympic and Paralympic Games are coming to Queensland, and we will be ready,” Premier Crisafulli said.
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Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said this design trio will develop an iconic new home for high-performance aquatic athletes, as well as a legacy for community sport.
“This isn’t just a venue for a few weeks in 2032, it’s a lasting investment in Queensland’s future that will support community sport, high-performance athletes and keep us cool for generations to come,” Bleijie said.
GIICA Chairman Stephen Conry AM, who chaired the Design Evaluation Panel, said selected designers water-inspired design best reflected the natural beauty of Brisbane.
“GIICA is committed to delivering transformational infrastructure that will benefit Queenslanders for generations, and I am confident the National Aquatic Centre and new Brisbane Stadium in Victoria Park will be outstanding landmarks for our city and among our most popular public spaces,” Conry said.
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