Denise Spencer Aquatic Centre

Denise Spencer Aquatic Centre Follow the redevelopment of Roma's Denise Spencer Memorial Pool. Due for completion late 2026.

This project received funding from the Australian Government and the Queensland Government

12/06/2026

🎉Save the Date! 🎉

You’re officially invited to the Denise Spencer Aquatic Centre Grand Opening on 12 December 2026!

We’ll be sharing all the exciting details in the coming months, so keep an eye on our socials and mark your calendar. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

We’ve got exciting news – and we’re sharing it tomorrow! 👀Stay tuned to the Denise Spencer Aquatic Centre socials for th...
11/06/2026

We’ve got exciting news – and we’re sharing it tomorrow! 👀

Stay tuned to the Denise Spencer Aquatic Centre socials for the big announcement.

You won’t want to miss it!

Project Update – May 2026What’s Happened This Month50m Pool💧 Pool tiling 50% complete 💧 Rear grandstand wall blockwork i...
03/06/2026

Project Update – May 2026

What’s Happened This Month

50m Pool
đź’§ Pool tiling 50% complete
đź’§ Rear grandstand wall blockwork installed

25m Pool, Amenities & Entry Building
đź’§ Completion of front of house building envelope, including final footings and flooring slabs, completion of structural & lightweight steel, and commencement of roof sheeting
đź’§ Services rough in commenced
đź’§ 25m pool filtration works

Waterslides, Toddlers Pool & Splash Pad
đź’§ Toddler pool shell completed
đź’§ Water slide services installed

🔍What’s Next

Over the coming month, works will include:
đź’§ Continuation of 50m pool tiling, grandstand, plant room and Swim Club construction
đź’§ Installation of 50m pool shade sail columns
đź’§ Entry and amenities building services installation
đź’§ Continuation of pool filtration works
đź’§ Toddler pool & plant room construction
đź’§ Waterslide piers, foundations and base slabs

📸Spotlight Moment:
The pace of progress at the Denise Spencer Aquatic Centre has become even more visible over the past month, with the facility rapidly taking shape now that major underground and structural works are complete.
Comparing aerial images from the end of April to the end of May highlights just how quickly the site is transforming. In only a few weeks, the entry and amenities building envelope has been completed, including final foundation and flooring works, er****on of both structural steel and lightweight steel and significant progress of the roofing works. The 50m pool area has also visibly advanced, including pool tiling works over 50% complete, and the grandstand and surrounding structures taking shape.
What has largely been a structural construction site is now unmistakably becoming a recognisable aquatic facility for the community. As more of the building emerges above ground, the scale and layout of the centre can now be fully appreciated from above — an exciting sign of the momentum carrying the project forward.

28/05/2026

In our final spotlight as part of our Small Business Month celebrations, Councillor Amber Davis interview Doug Lewis from Roma Plumbing, the local experts leading the hydraulic works for the Denise Spencer Aquatic Centre redevelopment.

From early sewer diversions to stormwater, drainage, and the final fit-out, Roma Plumbing is managing a complex and critical package that spans the entire life of the project.

We’re proud to celebrate the dedication and professionalism of Roma Plumbing, showcasing the vital role local businesses play in building a stronger Maranoa.

25/05/2026

As part of our Small Business Month celebrations, Councillor Amber Davis caught up with Russell Grulke, from Grulke Ready Mix Concrete, one of the incredible local businesses helping deliver the Denise Spencer Aquatic Centre redevelopment!

Grulke Concrete is tackling one of the largest work packages on the project, including specialised pool concrete. In this interview, Russell dives into the scale of their work, the opportunities it has created, and their contribution to the Maranoa’s growth and success.

We’re proud to celebrate the skill, dedication, and professionalism of local businesses like Grulke Concrete, who are playing a key role in shaping our region’s future.

Stay tuned for more videos this month!

18/05/2026

As part of our Small Business Month celebrations, Councillor Amber Davis caught up with Peter Stanford from Stanford Structural to discuss their role in the Denise Spencer Aquatic Centre redevelopment ⚒🎤

Stanford Structural are providing independent engineering inspections and certifications, ensuring that critical structural elements are constructed safely and to the highest standards.

Join us in celebrating the amazing contributions of local businesses like Stanford Structural, who are helping to shape the future of our region.

Stay tuned for more videos this month!

13/05/2026

This Small Business Month, Maranoa Regional Council is proud to highlight the incredible local businesses contributing to one of our region’s most significant projects - the redevelopment of the Denise Spencer Aquatic Centre⚒️🏗️🏊‍♂️

Councillor Amber Davis - Maranoa Regional Council, Portfolio for Local Business and Procurement, is taking the lead as interviewer in a special video series, showcasing the local businesses helping bring this project to life.

In this series, Councillor Davis will chat with three local businesses playing key roles in the project:.
🔵 Stanford Structural – Providing independent engineering inspections and certification to ensure critical structural elements are constructed safely and to design standards.
🔵Grulke Ready Mix Concrete – Delivering one of the largest work packages, including specialised pool concrete.
🔵Roma Plumbing – Leading hydraulic works, from early sewer diversion to stormwater, drainage, and final fit-out.

These businesses represent the skill, adaptability, and professionalism of our local industry, stepping up to deliver highly specialised work on a project of this scale.

Join Councillor Davis as she explores their stories — the opportunities, the challenges, and what it means for local businesses to be part of delivering a major regional project.

Stay tuned for the video series throughout May!

01/05/2026

Project Update – April 2026

📸 Spotlight: 12 months of construction

April marks 12 months since construction began on the Denise Spencer Aquatic Centre — a significant milestone for the project and the community.

Over the past year, the site has transformed dramatically, from early demolition and bulk earthworks through to major structural milestones. This has included excavation of both pool areas, construction of the 50m pool base and walls, installation of the 25m Myrtha pool system, and the steady rise of the pool hall and amenities buildings. More recently, we’ve seen the 50m pool filled for hydrostatic testing, roofing installed over the indoor facility, and key infrastructure like plant rooms, filtration systems and retaining walls taking shape.

These milestones highlight just how far the project has come, with the facility now clearly emerging on site. It’s an exciting stage as works continue to progress across all areas, with the project on track to be completed in late 2026 as planned.

Project Update – April 2026🚧 What’s Happened This Month50m Pool💧 Hydrostatic testing completed, with pool drained, clean...
01/05/2026

Project Update – April 2026

🚧 What’s Happened This Month

50m Pool
đź’§ Hydrostatic testing completed, with pool drained, cleaned and backfilled
đź’§ Filtration systems installed and undergoing testing
đź’§ Pool tiling underway
đź’§ Grandstand footings and surrounding stormwater works completed

25m Pool, Amenities & Entry Building
đź’§ Flooring slabs poured and structural steel installed for amenities and multipurpose areas
đź’§ Front-of-house building progressing through footings, slab and structural steel
đź’§ 25m pool internal works, including wall tiles, liner and pipework completed.

Waterslides, Toddlers Pool & Splash Pad
đź’§ Waterslide in-ground works
đź’§ Excavation & blinding of Toddlers Pool base

🔍 What’s Next

Over the coming month, works will include:
đź’§ Continuation of 50m pool tiling, grandstand, plant room and Swim Club construction
đź’§ 25m pool filtration works, plantroom framing, roofing & internal works
đź’§ Commencement of lightweight steel framing within the amenities and multipurpose room
đź’§ Toddler pool & plant room construction
đź’§ Waterslide foundation works

15/04/2026

Exciting development continues at the Denise Spencer Aquatic Centre. Hear the latest updates from Councillors Cameron O'Neil and Peter Flynn.

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