Babinda Pool reopens following winter closure

Published: 20th August 2026. (Note: information was correct at date of publication but may have since been changed or superseded.)

Babinda Pool will reopen on Monday, 7 September, following its annual winter closure.

During the scheduled closure, annual maintenance and cleaning was undertaken of the facility, including:

  • Garden and grounds maintenance
  • Regular water treatment, balancing, backwashing and dosing
  • Assessment and servicing of mechanical equipment
  • Electrical works
  • Pressure cleaning, and
  • Painting

The Babinda facility features a 50-metre swimming pool, a covered grandstand with seating for up to 400 people, and a barbecue area.

Opening hours are:

  • Monday to Friday: 6am to 11am and 1pm to 6pm
  • Weekends and public holidays: Closed

For more information and updates, visit the Babinda Aquatic Centre Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/babindaaquaticcentre

Last Updated: 20 August 2026

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