South Bank lagoon rebuilt after losing 112,000 litres daily
The existing lagoon lost 112,000 litres daily at peak leakage in 2024 and closes repeatedly for repairs.
South Bank's 34-year-old lagoon is being completely rebuilt as part of a wider parklands redevelopment. The existing lagoon lost 112,000 litres of water daily at peak leakage in 2024 and closes for months at a time for repairs.
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie announced the new lagoon will be larger and use modern construction methods. Bleijie took a swipe at Donald Trump's troubled DC pool renovation, promising Queensland would get the job right.
The South Bank lagoon is one of Queensland's most-visited destinations. Work will be finished in time for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- 112,000 litres at peak
- Daily water loss in 2024
- 34 years old
- Lagoon age
- 4.8 hectares of 44-hectare parklands
- Redevelopment area
- Brisbane 2032 Olympics
- Deadline
Why it mattersAn outdated public facility that closes repeatedly for maintenance will finally be updated to last decades longer.
AustraliaThe rebuild is part of a wider South Bank redevelopment, making Brisbane's most-visited destination more attractive for locals and tourists ahead of 2032.
Corroborated bytheage.com.au·watoday.com.au
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