Committee Update – March 2026
The Aquatic Facility Steering Committee meetings are currently paused.
In 2025, Council submitted an application to the Urban Precincts and Partnership Program seeking funding to further explore the type of aquatic facility that could be developed in Kingborough, and to support the preparation of an updated Sports Precinct Masterplan that could incorporate such a facility. Unfortunately, Council has been advised that the grant submission was not successful.
Given this outcome, the Steering Committee will remain paused while we await the release of the Greater Hobart Sport and Recreation Strategy. This regional strategy is expected to provide important guidance on the future feasibility of an aquatic centre in Kingborough. Once the strategy is released, Council will consider its findings and determine the appropriate next steps.
Further updates will be provided to the community as new information becomes available.
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The role of the Committee is to consider issues associated with the development of an aquatic facility in Kingborough, with the aim of determining the most effective way for Council to deliver such a facility in the future.
Chairperson – Cr Kaspar Deane
Deputy Chairperson – Cr David Bain
Objectives
The objectives include, but are not limited to:
- Reviewing previous reports and studies relating to the matter.
- Consideration of location and design options.
- Assessment of management and operating models.
- Consultation with stakeholder groups and industry experts.
- Development of project and business plans.
- Identification of funding opportunities.
- Provision of recommendations to Council in relation to actions and priorities.
Committee Documents
Terms of Reference – Aquatic Facility Steering Committee
Feasibility Study – Kingborough Aquatic Centre
Meeting Minutes
KAFSC- Minutes – 5 September 2024
KAFSC-Minutes – 3 October -2024
