In partnership with Manningham Council, we are pleased to announce a multistage plan to upgrade tiling throughout the entire indoor pool hall. The first stage of this upgrade will focus on replacing the tiles surrounding the Warm Water Pool.
This upgrade is required due to the tiles ageing over time. The works will improve safety, reliability, and the overall look and feel of the space, creating a better experience for all members and patrons.
To complete these works, areas tiles across the Warm Water Pool area will be progressively removed and replaced between Monday 12 January to Tuesday 10 February 2026.
What is being upgraded?
- The existing tiles around the Warm Water Pool will be fully removed and replaced.
What to Expect during the refurbishment period:
- To ensure we can keep the Warm Water Pool Open during the upgrade, a lot of the work will be completed at night and in stages. Patrons might experience some low-level noise during the day. Louder work will be carried out overnight when the centre is closed.
- Hoarding will be erected around the areas of tiles being replaced.
- The Steam Room will be closed for the duration of the works to ensure the safety of members and contractors.
- As the tiles in the change cubicles and shower station next to the Warm Water Pool will be replaced, these areas will be closed for a period of time.
- All other Aquarena facilities will continue to operate as normal.
- Several of the accessible parking spaces near the main entrance will be closed during this time. Please view the FAQs for details on which parking bays are affected.
We appreciate your understanding as we complete this upgrade and look forward to sharing the refreshed space with you!!
Timeline and Updates
Monday 2 February 2026:
Section two of the tiling works is now complete. Contractors will now move into section three as the next stage of the project. Thank you for your continued patience as we work through these improvement
Monday 19 January 2026:
The first section of the tiling works has now been completed, with new tiles installed. Work on the second section will begin shortly. During this time, access to the showers and change rooms near the warm water pool will be limited. We appreciate your patience while this work is underway.
Wednesday 7 January 2026:
Works begin on Monday 12 January 2026. Expected date of completion: Tuesday 10 February 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, however expect noise as the contractors take the tiles apart. We have been notified that the noise will not be constant but will periodically occur.
Yes, all the pools will be accessible during the refurbishment (unless the 50m pool is occupied with a school carnival)
No, the steam room and surrounding area (including the change rooms) will be completely closed during this time.
The 2 accessible bays right in front of the emergency exit near the steam room will be unavailable to park during the span of the upgrade
Click HERE to see an image of the spots unavailable.
This upgrade is required due to the tiles ageing over time, resulting in instability, cracking, and damaged surfaces that present safety risks. The works will improve safety, reliability, and the overall look and feel of the space, creating a better experience for all members and patrons.
If this upgrade affects your visit to the centre, we encourage you to suspend your membership for the duration of the works. We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we complete these improvements to make the facility safer and better for everyone. Members can log a suspension via the Customer Portal.
- Log into the Customer Portal and click Contract details under ‘Account’ tab
- Select your membership.
- Click ‘Freeze Contract’
- Select Tile Upgrade – Steam Room closure as the relevant option.
- Select your start and end date for your freeze along with the reason for your freeze.
- Select ‘Confirm’.
- You will receive an email confirming your freeze, if this email is not correct, please log back into the client portal and update the details.
