Quilpie 03020: Aquatic Centre Resurfacing

Quilpie 03020: Aquatic Centre Resurfacing

Finish :

Lagoon Blue Plain

Location :

Rural QLD

Size :

25m Lap, Wader & Splash
Project Overview

How we completed the restoration

In May 2026, Fibreglaze resurfaced three public pools for Quilpie Shire Council in Quilpie, Queensland: the 25 m pool, children’s splash pool and 10 m Hydrocool wader. Each concrete pool had an existing fibreglass lining, with delaminated floor laminate that required complete removal. The pools also had faded, worn, stained, rough and dated surfaces, while repaired and rebuilt concrete areas required preparation before lining. At the 25 m pool, severe cracking in the wet-deck drainage channel caused significant water loss, and the surrounding deck was out of level, preventing water from draining evenly into the channel.

Fibreglaze removed the failed laminate, repaired and reinforced the cracked drainage channel, added expansion joints and corrected the wet-deck levels. The prepared concrete structures were then resurfaced with the Enduratec System, and the children’s splash-pool water features received fibreglass and multi-coloured resin topcoats. Both Fibreglaze directors and two senior branch managers worked on site and oversaw the project from preparation through to handover.

Work completed

  • Removed the delaminated fibreglass from the floors of all three pools.
  • Prepared the faded, worn, stained, rough and dated surfaces back to sound material.
  • Repaired the severely cracked and leaking wet-deck drainage channel around the 25 m pool.
  • Created additional expansion joints and applied multiple fibreglass reinforcement layers to strengthen the channel while accommodating structural expansion and contraction.
  • Laser-levelled the wet deck and built up low areas so water drained evenly into the channel.
  • Prepared repaired and rebuilt concrete areas for the new lining.
  • Resurfaced the 25 m pool, children’s splash pool and 10 m Hydrocool wader with the Fibreglaze Enduratec System.
  • Fibreglassed the children’s splash-pool water features and applied multi-coloured resin topcoats.
THE RESTORATION

The restoration, step by step

These photographs follow the work from the pool’s original condition through preparation and repair to the completed finish.

Before
Preparation
Repair
Fibreglass laminate
Finished pool
POOL ISSUES

Issues addressed in this pool

These were the main pool conditions recorded for this project. Select an issue to learn more about its common signs, possible causes and repair considerations.

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Cracks

Pool cracks range from fine surface crazing to movement-related shell damage. An inspection is needed to identify the crack type, determine whether movement is continuing and select a repair that addresses more than the visible line.
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Delamination

Delamination occurs when layers of a fibreglass pool or an earlier lining lose their bond. Hollow, lifted or soft areas must be removed to sound material before the laminate can be rebuilt and resurfaced.
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Wearing & Fading

A faded, chalky or worn pool surface can become rough, porous and harder to keep clean. The condition should be assessed before resurfacing so weak material is removed and underlying defects are repaired.
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Leaks

Unexpected water loss can come from plumbing, fittings, cracks, tile joints, liners or the pool shell. Confirming the source before repair prevents resurfacing from being used where a plumbing or site solution is required.
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Concrete Readiness

New concrete is not ready for lining on age alone. Curing, moisture, surface strength, laitance, cracks, joints, penetrations and tolerances must be assessed before the preparation method and final fibreglass system are specified.
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Rough, Stained or Dated

Staining, roughness and an outdated finish can make a sound pool unpleasant to use and difficult to maintain. The underlying cause must be identified before the surface is cleaned, levelled and restored.
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