Community
30 June, 2024
Lagoon’s upgrade
THE Cairns Esplanade Lagoon is closing for a month from Monday, July 8 for its biennial maintenance.
Mayor Amy Eden said the maintenance was required so the city’s most iconic feature remained in top condition and would include servicing and repairs to the pool’s surface, lighting, pump systems and amenities.
The budget is $590,000 and the work will be done by contractors.
“The pool and its surrounds need major maintenance every two years to keep it looking and operating at its best,” Cr Eden said.
“We know that there is no good time to close the lagoon – it is used by locals more than any other public asset in city, and it is also a huge drawcard for visitors,” she said.
“However, based on patronage numbers, winter is the best time of the year for the shutdown, with the least amount of impact on the city.”
The lagoon will need to be drained to allow some of the maintenance to be completed, therefore a full closure is required.
The lagoon will start to be drained from July 8 and is expected to reopen on Monday, August 5.
The work includes:
Detailed survey of render faults and required rectification
Repairs to subsidence-related concrete damage
Sand replenishment
Amenities building re-paint
Pipe work/pump repairs and valve overhauls
Clean out of balance and backwash tanks
Cleaning and polishing of fish structures
General sign renewal around lagoon
Lagoon timber deck repairs and treating
Scheduled repairs to change rooms.
The amenities building will also be closed for the same period as the lagoon. Alternative public toilets are in Fogarty Park.
