ITT259 - Aquatic Supervision (Lifeguard Services) - Aura Lagoon and Parklands, Caloundra South

Tenders are invited from experienced and qualified aquatic facility operators for the provision of lifeguard services, together with the day to day operational duties at an aquatic facility within Aura Parklands (Aura Lagoon), located within the Caloundra South Priority Development Area (PDA), for a fixed term of three (3) years with option to extend for two (2) further years, commencing March 2027 and expiring on March 2030.

The aquatic facility will include all supporting infrastructure, including plant room and equipment, lifeguard tower and supervision zones, duty manager office, staff lunchroom and amenities, first aid room, storage areas, public change rooms and amenities, dedicated changing places facility, BBQ areas and shelters and water play.

Aura Parklands and Lagoon is an exciting new “South Bank style” urban parkland destination for the Sunshine Coast, offering a wide range of attractions, leisure facilities and event spaces which is currently under construction and due for completion in April 2027.

The aquatic facility is designed as the central feature of Aura Parklands , comprising approximately 2,100m2 of water surface area and designed for all abilities access, with a maximum depth of 1.8m.

The lagoon is proposed to be unfenced and reliant on lifeguard services and security patrols after hours to ensure public safety is maintained at all times.

The contract requires the successful operator will have responsibility to provide all required staff including lifeguard services and undertake day to day operational duties.

Buyer: Sunshine Coast Council

Buyer location: 54 First Ave, Maroochydore, Queensland 4558, Australia

VendorPanel reference: VP531850

Buyer's reference: ITT259

Opens: Saturday 31 October 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Closes: Tuesday 01 December 2026 12:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)

Supplier query cut-off: Thursday 26 November 2026 12:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)

Expected decision: Monday 01 March 2027 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Categories: Community & Social Services; 1: Community Centre Management Services; Mechanical Plant & Equipment & Services; 1: Building Management & Control Systems; Real Estate & Property Services; 1: Facilities Management Services; Sport & Recreation Equipment & Services; 1: Sports & Recreation Centre Management Services

Regions of service: Queensland; 1: Sunshine Coast; All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.

Tender documents: 8

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