I am a member of FLOAT, a community group fighting to protect our local aquatic facilities and community swimming spaces.
As you likely know, QUT recently announced the permanent closure of the Kelvin Grove Fitness and Aquatic Centre pool, effective Tuesday 1 September 2026, to clear the space for a new high-performance gym and research facility.
Because this is the only 25m indoor pool on Brisbane's northside, we know this decision has caught many people off guard—from students who rely on it for daily training to local families, seniors, and rehabilitation patients.
FLOAT is currently gathering local perspectives to better understand and highlight the impact this closure will have on the community, especially with Centenary Pool also closing around the exact same time. We would love to quickly interview QUT students, faculty, staff, and inner-north residents.
What’s involved:
A short, casual 10–15 minute conversation.
Can be done via Reddit chat, email, Zoom/Teams, over the phone or of course poolside in person!
Your responses can remain completely anonymous if you prefer.
Whether the closure disrupts your routine, ruins your winter fitness plans, or forces you to travel all the way to Gardens Point or Newmarket, your voice matters.
If you are willing to share your thoughts, please drop a comment below or send me a direct message (DM).
If you haven't already, please also consider signing the community petition to pause the closure on https://www.change.org/p/save-the-kelvin-grove-pool
Thank you for your time!