Brisbane Aquatic Centre
Inside of Sleeman Centre Chandler Pool
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.
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
Features and benefits
Upgrades 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.
Outside 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.
Site upgrades will be delivered throughout the Chandler Sports Precinct to provide better accessibility for all users within the precinct and between venues.
With 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.
The 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 2026
Frequently asked questions
Images courtesy of
Stadiums Queensland; Joel Marklund for OIS/IOC; ©2018 Scott Burrows Photographer / Stadiums Queensland; Diving Australia
