Former Olympic and Commonwealth Champion Libby Trickett OAM and Griffith University Vice Chancellor Professor Ian O’Connor enjoy some time out at the opening of the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre.
Queensland Treasurer, the Honourable Curtis Pitt MP officially Griffith University’s Gold Coast Aquatic Centre today (April 5).
Former Olympic and Commonwealth champion Libby Trickett OAM and Commonwealth Games gold-medal winning athlete Emma McKeon OAM were two of the special guests at the event, which marked one year from the start of competition at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Griffith University Vice Chancellor and President Professor Ian O’Connor said the $16 million centre was the perfect venue for competition, training and recreation.
“This magnificent facility complements our ever-expanding Gold Coast campus and is a welcome addition to the first-class sporting amenities already available on campus,” he said.
Students from Griffith’s partner schools took part in a four-by-50 metre relay at the opening.
The solar-heated Olympic-sized pool, with FINA-approved starting blocks
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