Noosa Council has awarded CMP Corp Pty Ltd a contract to upgrade Noosa Aquatic Centre's (NAC) 50-metre pool water treatment and filtration plant.
The project will renew the existing underground filtration system, installed when the NAC was built in 1999.
Community Services Director Kerri Contini said the system, now more than 26 years old, was showing significant signs of wear and deterioration.
"The filtration system has reached the end of its useful life and requires refurbishment to reduce the risk of future failure," she said.
"We've continued to maintain the system through our annual maintenance program, and its replacement has been planned as part of the site's broader asset management strategy. As it has now reached the end of its service life, a full replacement is the right step to ensure this popular facility continues to reliably serve the community for years to come."
A six-person evaluation panel assessed the tenders and recommended awarding the contract to CMP Corp Pty Ltd based on a range of criteria including price, capability and experience.
"CMP Corp has the experience required to deliver this technically complex project and their submission represents the best value for money for the Noosa community," Ms Contini said.
The 50-metre pool filtration upgrade forms part of a $2.28 million package of renewals and upgrades scheduled for delivery at Noosa Aquatic Centre over two financial years.
To allow the works to be completed safely, the 50-metre pool and program pool will be closed temporarily during construction.
"The contractor will carry out the works during the cooler months to minimise disruption for Noosa Aquatic Centre patrons," Ms Contini said.
"Construction is expected to start during the middle of May, and we hope to have the work completed by the end of July, if weather and site conditions allow."
Council will notify patrons ahead of pool closures and provide updates throughout the project. For the latest information and updates, visit www.noosaaquaticcentre.com.au.
