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New TLC Pool Construction

Powering Along

The Lakes College Principal Nicole Gregory with Luke Howarth MP
Our next generation of Olympic swimmers could be diving into The Lakes College was awarded $2 million in 2020-21 under the
the new 25-metre swimming pool at The Lakes College North FFWSS Program for the construction of a 25- metre swimming
Lakes sooner than expected with concrete about to be poured. pool.
The pool is part of the Australian Government’s commitment to
the Female Facilities and Water Safety Stream Program, which “The construction of
supports the development of female change room facilities at new sporting facilities
sporting grounds and for community swimming facilities across
Australia. not only increases
participation in
The construction of new sporting facilities not only increases
participation in sport, and gets more Australians moving, it also sport, and gets more
provides a boost to local jobs and local economies. Australians moving, it

The Australian Government has a proud history of providing also provides a boost
assistance for infrastructure projects ranging from small to local jobs and local
community facilities to major sporting venues.
economies.”

The project consists of the design, development, construction
and fit-out of a 25-metre swimming pool and associated
infrastructure, including change room facilities, lighting, fencing
and a covered walkway linking the pool to existing College
Infrastructure.

The $2 million grant for The Lakes College was previously
awarded to Mango Hill State Secondary College. The grant was
redirected to The Lakes College following a decision by the
Queensland Department of Education who advised construction
of a pool would leave the school without the capacity to expand
in the future.
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