The Valley Baths (Fortitude Valley, Queensland)

            The baths were built on the site of the original Booroodabin Baths, completed in 1901 by Mr H Taylor, Contractor, and designed by architect, Mr JJ Clark and Mr JM Woodward, the Booroodabin Divisional Board’s Clerk of Works. The building included two shops, dressing rooms and spectators gallery. The bath itself was 90 x 30 feet with a depth of three feet six inches to seven feet six inches. 60,000 or 80,000 gallons of water were pumped into the pool daily from Breakfast Creek.

In 1925 a new swimming complex was built on top of the original baths. These premises were designed by architect AH Foster and included an Olympic Pool, diving board and a spectators gallery for 2,000 people. The pool was constructed from reinforced concrete and faced with white glazed tiles. The complex cost 17,000 pounds to build.

In 1985 the Brisbane City Council launched a $1.5 million - $2 million redevelopment project to replace the existing pool complex. During the demolition process the original Booroodabin Baths were exposed but were subsequently destroyed. Today all that remains of the previous baths is the 1925 façade which was preserved at a cost of $130,000.

The 1985 Bath complex includes an Olympic Pool, a three level grandstand with seating for 720 spectators, a meeting room, club room, media facilities and a kiosk.

Source: Brisbane City Council Heritage Register.

Taken on: January 1, 2020

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