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Inside of Sleeman Centre Chandler Pool
Inside of Sleeman Centre Chandler Pool
Overview
Anticipated project timeline
Features and benefits
Games use
Frequently asked questions
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Overview

The Brisbane Aquatic Centre, located within the Chandler Sports Precinct, has been a cornerstone of aquatic sport in Queensland since it was built for the Brisbane 1982 Commonwealth Games. For over forty years, it has welcomed athletes of all levels and proudly hosted school, regional, state, and national competitions, attracting more than 400,000 community members each year.

Now, the Centre is set for an upgrade to modernise its facilities and ensure it remains fit for purpose for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. These upgrades will support Australian athletes as they prepare for the Games, while the new National Aquatic Centre is constructed, and will deliver lasting benefits for the community.

The upcoming improvements will further strengthen its role as a vibrant, accessible hub for both high-performance athletes and the wider community, ensuring a legacy that inspires generations to come.

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Location

Chandler Sports Precinct - Sleeman Sports Complex, Chandler, Brisbane

Yagara and Turrbal Country

Project status

Planning and approvals phase

Venue owner
Stadiums Queensland

Anticipated completion
2030

Project funding partners
Australian Government, Queensland Government

Anticipated project timeline

2025 - 2026

Planning and approvals phase

2026 - 2028

Design phase

2028 - 2030

Construction phase

2030

Commissioning phase

2030

Venue completion and handover

Late 2032

Post-Games legacy

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Features and benefits

Swimmers in freestyle race
Future-proofing aquatic sportsUpgrades to this venue will ensure it continues to provide opportunities for aquatic sports as a key training and competition location, supporting the new National Aquatic Centre.
Inside of Sleeman Centre Chandler Pool
Community legacyOutside of elite training and competition, upgrades will provide improved community facilities and greater public access, building on its legacy as a much-loved aquatic facility.
Integrated precinct worksSite upgrades will be delivered throughout the Chandler Sports Precinct to provide better accessibility for all users within the precinct and between venues.
Upgrades that match demandWith more than 400,000 people using the pool and associated facilities every year, the venue upgrades will deliver modern and inclusive facilities that will benefit all users.
A new legacy for a sporting iconThe upgraded facility will build on its legacy as host of the Brisbane 1982 Commonwealth Games and South East Queensland’s home of school swimming carnivals and competitions, launching a new chapter as it supports the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Games use

Proposed sports
Support the delivery of Games aquatic events, alongside the new National Aquatic Centre.

Venue capacity
The existing venue has capacity for around 4,300 seats. The Games capacity will be identified during the planning process.

The Olympic and Paralympic Sports Programme will be confirmed by Brisbane 2032 in 2026www.brisbane2032.com.au
Diver at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre

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Stadiums Queensland; Joel Marklund for OIS/IOC; ©2018 Scott Burrows Photographer / Stadiums Queensland; Diving Australia

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