Local families can look forward to another ten years of swimming lessons and aquatic fitness classes at the Rosewood Aquatic Centre, following Ipswich City’s approval of a major lease extension with Goodna-based operator Australian Crawl.
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Ipswich has agreed to renew the lease for the Mill Street facility until December 2035, ensuring continuity for the popular learn-to-swim programmes and group fitness classes that serve the local community.
Australian Crawl (Goodna) Pty Ltd, which oversees other leisure and fitness centres in the region, will continue operating the Rosewood facility under the extended agreement.
Crr Paul Tully, who chairs the Finance and Governance Committee, confirmed that council had endorsed the recommendation to renew the lease with the Goodna-based company. The operator will remain responsible for maintaining the premises throughout the ten-year term, excluding fair wear and tear and deterioration due to age.
The Rosewood Aquatic Centre operates primarily during summer and offers two heated pools, a children’s splash zone, and an outdoor gym area.
Division 4 Cr David Martin noted that the community will welcome news that they can continue to have public swimming facilities close to home. The ten-year lease renewal will ensure that Rosewood families can continue to embrace an active and healthy lifestyle in the water, with modern facilities and programmes that cater to swimmers of all ages.
The significance of the centre extends beyond recreation. Division 4 Cr Jim Madden highlighted the important role the facility plays in water safety education. The partnership will ensure that the next generation of Ipswich children can access learn-to-swim classes and become stronger swimmers.
The lease was due to expire, making the renewal critical for maintaining continuity of aquatic services in the growing Rosewood area. Without the extension, families would have faced uncertainty about access to local swimming facilities and water safety programmes.
The arrangement allows Australian Crawl to continue delivering its swimming programmes at the Rosewood centre, providing convenient options for families in the western suburbs who rely on the facility for both recreation and essential water safety education.
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With the lease now secured until 2035, the Rosewood Aquatic Centre will remain an important hub for community health and recreation for the next decade.
Published 6-January-2026
