The Glenorchy War Memorial Pool has been painted and is on track to reopen on October 1, with most work on the $6.5 million refurbishment now complete.
The Glenorchy City Council shared the update on Tuesday, describing the painting as one of the final visible steps in the project.
“Our contractor, Hutchinsons, is currently completing a small number of additional variation works,” the council said.
“The great news is that these extra improvements will not impact the opening timeline.”
The council said the project remained on budget.
The pool has been closed since July 2023, when electrical faults, structural problems and a leaking shell were discovered.
It was estimated to be losing about 35,000 litres of water a day.
Repairs began in August 2025, backed by a $5 million state government grant and $1.5 million from the council.
The refurbishment includes a gas-boosted solar heating system, new chemical delivery infrastructure and a replacement switchboard.
An accessibility ramp has also been added to the main pool, along with a fully accessible change facility with a hoist.
The waterslide, which had long been plagued by safety issues, has been removed.
“We looked at replacing it, but the estimated cost was around $1.2 million, which wasn’t covered by the government funding for the current works,” the council said.
“The slide hasn’t been forgotten though, it’s included in the longer-term plans for the pool.”
The pool was initially due to reopen in December 2025, before the timeline was pushed back to mid-2026 and then October 1.
“We can’t wait to celebrate the return of this much-loved community facility with you,” the council said.
“Stay tuned for more details about the official opening event in the coming weeks.”
The repairs are expected to extend the life of the facility by five to seven years while the council continues lobbying for a full redevelopment, estimated to cost more than $80 million.
