After months of anticipation, the new multi-million dollar Inverell Aquatic Centre has officially opened its doors to the public from 27 February, 2025.

The venue was officially granted World Aquatics Accreditation (formally FINA) last week, making it the only Aquatic Centre in the north of the state to hold this prestigious title.

Mayor of Inverell Shire Council, Cr Kate Dight says, “This project stands as the most significant infrastructure development, in dollar terms, ever undertaken by Inverell Shire Council. Years of planning and community consultation were dedicated to designing a facility that will serve the region’s needs for generations. Council takes great pride in seeing the Inverell Aquatic Centre come to life, close to forecast time and well within funding allocation”.

Inverell Aquatic Centre features an 8 lane indoor/outdoor pool (50m in summer & 25m heated in winter), a 20m warm water program pool with movable floor for all abilities access, a spectacular splashpad, toddlers pool, café, a large multi-purpose room, training rooms and a comprehensive range of aquatic and exercise classes.

Belgravia Leisure General Manager of Operations, Katherine Forman stated “Belgravia Leisure is proud to partner with Inverell Shire Council to manage the Inverell Aquatic Centre. This multi-purpose facility is designed to be a community space, with facilities and activities welcoming all ages and abilities, including children, families, youth, community groups, recreational and organised sports, and those with special needs.”

Ms Forman continued, “This development will provide substantial year-round indoor facilities, addressing many community needs. We are looking forward to working with Council in connecting the community to leisure.”

Venue Manager, Victoria Plain is excited to introduce the community to the GOswim water safety and swimming lesson program saying, “I can’t wait to see students swimming at Inverell Aquatic Centre. We haven’t had a pool in so long, I know our facilities will be integral to teaching students lifelong swimming and water safety skills.”

In celebration of the soft opening, Council and Belgravia Leisure will be offering free entry to the Aquatic Centre, between 12 noon and 5:00pm every Saturday and Sunday until Easter. Capacity limits will apply and residents are urged to monitor the Inverell Aquatic Centre Facebook page for availability before heading down to the venue.

Belgravia Leisure will also be conducting tours of the facility. These tours can be booked via the Active World app, or in person at Inverell Aquatic Centre Reception after opening day.

For more information, visit the Inverell Aquatic Centre website.

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