Released 27/09/2023
Belgravia Health and Leisure Group Pty Ltd (Belgravia Leisure) has been appointed as the new operator for five ACT Government-owned pools: Canberra Olympic Pool, Gungahlin Leisure Centre, Stromlo Leisure Centre, Lakeside Leisure Centre and Dickson Aquatic Centre, following a public tender process.
Belgravia Leisure currently manages more than 160 swimming pools for clients in Australia and New Zealand. The company has over 30 years of experience in delivering aquatic and leisure services to communities across the country and will bring their expertise to the ACT to support all five Canberra pools and provide a valuable service to so many in our community, and will make available the opportunity for current staff to transition to their employment.
This appointment is a promising step to providing certainty for both patrons and current staff.
Public pools across our city provide highly valued sporting and recreational amenities to thousands in our community, from our youngest Canberrans to our most senior.
This procurement process has ensured that we have long term operational agreements in place that enable community pools to continue operating smoothly.
The contract will operate with Belgravia Leisure for an initial period of five years with extension options available up to a total of ten years for all pool sites.
Belgravia Leisure will transition in over the coming weeks and there will be minimal disruption to pool and gym services at Canberra Olympic Pool, Gungahlin Leisure Centre, Stromlo Leisure Centre, and Lakeside Leisure Centre during this period.
Dickson Pool will open as scheduled for the summer swim season at the end of October.
The ACT Government thanks the outgoing operators for their service to the community.
Sincere thanks are extended to the previous operator of Dickson Pool, Dickson Aquatic Centre Pty Ltd, for their stewardship of this much-loved community pool for an astounding 26 years. The operators have done a fantastic service to the community.
The Government also thanks YMCA NSW, who for nine years have been at the helm of four of Canberra’s public pools, providing a vital service for many in our community during this time.
Both organisations have contributed to the lives of thousands of Canberrans and we look forward to continuing to work with them throughout the transition period
CEO Nick Cox said Belgravia Leisure is honoured to be appointed as manager of the Canberra Belgravia Leisure CEO Nick Cox said the company is honoured to be appointed as manager of the Canberra portfolio of aquatic and leisure centres.
“Belgravia Leisure is proud to partner with the ACT Government to manage the five aquatic and leisure centres across the Canberra region. These venues are designed to be community spaces that welcome all ages and abilities, including those with special needs, which certainly aligns with our commitment to create and deliver programs that are safe, fun, innovative, accessible, diverse and consistent in their quality for healthy communities today and in the future,” Mr Cox said.
“We look forward to providing certainty for the communities in which we will operate now that this thorough tender process has concluded, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to make a positive social impact on these communities across Canberra.”
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