TOOL TIME | The Changes Coming For Tobruk Pool

One of Townsville’s favourite cool-down spots has closed it’s doors so that a multi-million dollar renovation can kick off!

Swimmers at Tobruk Pool on the Strand will barely recognise the location once the Bob-the-Builder-style construction is complete.

Famous Aussies faces like Dawn Fraser and Laurie Lawrence have dived into the historic pool, but now 70 years on from opening, it’s time for a revamp.

Changes include:

• A new ramp into the 50 metre pool
• An 8 lane pool with wider lanes and a wet deck
• New toddler pool
• New shading for toddler pool area
• Overhaul of the current filtration system

Swimmers who currently use the pool have been moved to other venues across the City.

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