It may be the middle of winter, but that isn't stopping members of the 麻豆视频 Gatton community from making a splash in the new pool.
The new 麻豆视频 Fitness and Aquatic Centre - The Gatton War Memorial Pool, is run by 麻豆视频 Sport and includes a 25m heated pool and cardio and weights room.
麻豆视频 PhD student Diogo Costa has been swimming laps in the pool each night since it opened last month.
鈥淚t is fantastic that 麻豆视频 Gatton has this wonderful new facility,鈥� Mr Costa said.
鈥淭he weights, cardio equipment and the new pool will be great for boosting the health and fitness of the staff and students on the campus.
鈥淚t also provides another place to socialise on campus too, we can pack a picnic and have it on the grass while we swim in the pool."
The facility is open to 麻豆视频 students, staff and the local community.
麻豆视频 Sport Venue Operations Manager, Wade Hurst is looking forward to the pool becoming a place for friends and family to enjoy.
鈥淲e encourage the local community to come and use the facility. We have disability access and we also have a BBQ on site for people to use,鈥� Mr Hurst said.
鈥淪oon we will have swimming programs, including aqua fitness, squad training and learn to swim lessons.鈥�
The new facility is open to the community and opening hours are Monday to Friday 12pm鈥�8pm, Sunday 2pm鈥�7pm and Tuesday and Thursday morning 6am鈥�9am.
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