Yeppoon Aquatic Centre

the yeppoon aquatic centre recieves a $13 million Commonwealth Government funding injection

Livingstone Shire Council has secured $13 million in Commonwealth Government funding under the Community Development Grants program to deliver a new 50m swimming pool and other facility upgrades for the Yeppoon Aquatic Centre, officially known as the Capricorn Coast Brian Dorey OAM Aquatic Centre situated at Cooee Bay.

The aquatic centre upgrade includes:

• A new 50m pool and amenities block

• Spantech Longreach 650 roof with extended shade over the pool

• Pool heating and thermal covers

• Submersible swim wall

• All-ability access to the complex and the pool

• New welcoming entrance and landscaping.

Brian Hooper Architects recommended Spantech Longreach 650 for the project because it could span further than conventional roofing - minimising the amount of structural steel and columns required, and Spantech was the only supplier able to provide a warranty for their roofing system when in close proximity to breaking surf.

3D rendered image of the Capricorn Coast Brian Dorey OAM Aquatic Centre's proposed facilities upgrade highlighting the extended shaded area over the new 50m pool.

The enhanced design of the Capricorn Coast Brian Dorey OAM Aquatic Centre prioritises inclusivity, featuring wheelchair access, modern amenities, and a Changing Places all-accessibility changeroom. The upgraded filtration system and a redesigned community-friendly layout ensure a premier facility for recreation, sport, and community engagement.

Master-planning for the new facility has also considered how a new learn-to-swim pool may be included on the site in future.

Client
Livingstone Shire Council

Location
Yeppoon, Qld

Designers
Brian Hooper Architects and Push Architects

Builder
Woollams

Spantech Scope
Roofing supplier

Products
Longreach 650

Video and RENDER
Courtesy Livingstone Shire Council

Things are taking shape at the Capricorn Coast Brian Dorey OAM Aquatic Centre. Join Livingstone Shire Council Mayor Adam Belot as he dives into the site progress (September 2025).