December Pool Updates

The latest update on our all-important 50-metre pool filters is that they are now on the last leg of their journey to Brisbane.

After further delays, the vessel carrying the filters departed Malaysia’s Port Klang on 7 December.

If all goes well, the filters are now expected to arrive in Brisbane on 23 December.

The filters will then need to go through Australian custom clearance before being available for installation at the Aquatic Centre.

A team of contractors remain on stand-by and committed to installing the new filters as soon as they clear customs and arrive on-site.

It is now expected that the filters could be installed and the pool operational by the middle of January.

The combination of the global Covid-19 pandemic, industrial action, weather and increased capacity issues in ports, is having a major impact on sea freight schedules around the world.

Globally, most companies are experiencing between six weeks and longer lead times than standard.

The pool filters are a critical piece of equipment. They were procured from overseas only after no submission was received for supply of a suitable local Australian manufactured product.

A large amount of upgrade and improvement work has been completed at the centre.

Once this crucial final element is complete, the community will have access to a quality and enjoyable aquatic centre for many years to come.