Peninsula Aquatic Pty Ltd Est. 2005  ·  National delivery
Peninsula
Aquatic

Commercial Aquatic Infrastructure. Design + Build.

20+Years in operation
33+Years director experience
$400k — $5m+Project delivery scale
NationalDelivery reach
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Aerial view of a 280 metre lazy river and cabana precinct built by Peninsula Aquatic at Funfields Theme Park
280 m river  ·  hydraulic design, structure and plant  ·  Funfields Theme Park
01  ·  The Firm

Two decades.
One specialty.
A portfolio built at scale.

Peninsula Aquatic is an Australian specialist in commercial aquatic infrastructure. Design and build.

We work where engineering rigour meets aquatic craft — delivering the aquatic assets that define resorts, holiday parks, community precincts, entertainment attractions and government aquatic facilities.

The portfolio includes Funfields Theme Park (280 m river and 2,200 m2 wave pool); Paul Sadler Swimland; Club Trillium; and the community amenity aquatic centres at Parkside Lucas and Lakeside Lara.

Under the direction of Chris Pettigrew — 33 years of aquatic construction experience — the firm has delivered complex, permanent, code-compliant aquatic infrastructure at commercial scale.

Commercial Aquatic Infrastructure. Design + Build.
02  ·  Selected Work

The portfolio.

Funfields Theme Park — 2,200 square metre wave pool and 280 metre river delivered by Peninsula Aquatic
Feature Project

Funfields
Theme Park

SectorTheme Park & Entertainment
Scope280 m river  ·  2,200 m2 wave pool
Site workReplacement of existing go-kart track and open space
CategoryCommercial water attraction infrastructure

Commercial-scale water attraction infrastructure delivering hydraulic complexity and visitor capacity at regional-flagship scale — from ground works and site remediation through to commissioning of the wave pool plant and river hydraulics.

Wave pool with beach-entry construction in operation
2,200 m2 wave pool — beach-entry construction and wave plant
Lava lagoon with feature rockwork and zero-depth entry
Lava lagoon — feature rockwork and zero-depth entry
Guest-level view across the aquatic precinct
Precinct amenity — deck, shade and circulation
Paul Sadler Swimland — commercial learn-to-swim facility
Commercial Aquatic

Paul Sadler Swimland

SectorLearn-to-Swim & Community
ScopeFull commercial aquatic facility

Purpose-built commercial swim school delivered with commercial-grade filtration and plant. Engineered for high-capacity daily bather load and long-term operational efficiency.

Club Trillium — community aquatic centre
Community Aquatic Centre

Club Trillium

SectorCommunity Aquatic Centre
ScopeMultiple aquatic vessels  ·  Clubhouse integration

Contemporary community aquatic infrastructure integrating training pool, program spaces and clubhouse facilities. Engineered for peak bather load; finished to premium community standard.

Parkside Lucas — architect-led community wellness centre
Master-Planned Amenity

Parkside Lucas

SectorMaster-Planned Community Amenity
ScopeArchitect-led wellness centre

Architect-led community wellness centre — delivering premium tiled finish and integrated architectural detailing at community-scale commercial delivery.

Lakeside Lara — master-planned community amenity aquatic centre
Master-Planned Amenity

Lakeside Lara

SectorMaster-Planned Community Amenity
ScopeCommunity aquatic centre  ·  Amenity integration

Commercial-scale community aquatic infrastructure integrated with clubhouse amenity. Premium tiled finish, integrated hydrotherapy, and long-span structural roof coordination.

03  ·  Capabilities

Commercial Aquatic
Infrastructure.
Design + Build.

Peninsula Aquatic is a specialist commercial contractor. We take aquatic infrastructure from concept to commissioning — engineered, built, delivered.

I

Engineered
for scale

  • Reinforced concrete pool structures — in-situ and shotcrete
  • Advanced hydraulic and filtration systems
  • Balance tank, surge and treatment plant
  • Wave pool and lazy river infrastructure
  • Splash pad and interactive water play
  • Wet deck and beach-entry construction
II

Crafted
for permanence

  • Fully tiled and high-specification finishes
  • Feature walls and architectural water elements
  • Integrated spa and hydrotherapy systems
  • Complex geometries and challenging environments
  • Long-term durability by design
  • Craft precision at commercial delivery scale
III

Delivered
on brief

  • Design and Build under a single accountability
  • Value engineering integrated with concept development
  • Turnkey delivery — feasibility through commissioning
  • Concurrent commercial project capacity
  • Structured project management and quality control
  • Documented QA on every project
Detailed capabilities

What we build.

Design & Documentation
  • Concept design and hydraulic engineering coordination
  • Structural documentation and value engineering
  • Cost planning and constructability review
  • Detailed coordination with architects and consultants
  • Compliance to Australian Standards and commercial aquatic codes
Aquatic Structures
  • Reinforced concrete pools (in-situ and shotcrete)
  • Lagoon-style and resort pool construction
  • Wave pools and lazy rivers
  • Water slides and interactive water features
  • Splash pads and zero-depth aquatic play
  • Feature water walls and architectural water elements
Specialist Systems & Engineering
  • Advanced hydraulic systems
  • Commercial-grade filtration and sanitation
  • Water treatment and energy-efficient plant
  • Balance tank and surge systems
  • Wet deck and beach-entry construction
  • Automation, monitoring and BMS integration
Fabrication & Finishes
  • Fully tiled and high-specification interiors
  • Integrated spa and hydrotherapy systems
  • Custom slide integration and structural coordination
  • Feature walls and architectural aquatic elements
  • High-capacity commercial plant installation
Fully tiled interior aquatic vessel with integrated architectural lighting
Fully tiled interiorsHydrotherapy and lap vessels finished to high specification, with architectural lighting and detailing coordinated through construction.
Architect-led community amenity building with integrated water element
Architect-led integrationAquatic scope delivered inside the architectural intent — structure, hydraulics and finish coordinated with the design team.
04  ·  Approach

One accountability.
Concept to commissioning.

Peninsula Aquatic delivers under an integrated Design + Build model. One contract, one accountability, one point of coordination — with hydraulic engineering, structural design, construction planning and commissioning integrated from day one.

01Consultation & Feasibility
02Concept Design & Budget Alignment
03Detailed Engineering & Documentation
04Construction & Quality Control
05Commissioning & Handover

On architect-led projects we deliver the aquatic scope with technical rigour while preserving the architect's design intent. On builder- and developer-led projects we lead concept through commissioning.

05  ·  Leadership

Leadership.

Chris Pettigrew  ·  Managing Director
33 years of aquatic construction leadership

Chris has led the delivery of complex and architecturally significant aquatic infrastructure across Australia for more than three decades. His expertise spans:

  • Commercial-scale hydraulic engineering
  • Reinforced concrete aquatic structures
  • Large-scale water attraction infrastructure
  • Commercial-grade filtration and treatment systems
  • Design coordination with architects and consultants
  • Regulatory compliance and code delivery

Under his direction, Peninsula Aquatic operates as a specialist commercial contractor — combining engineering discipline with the craft of aquatic construction.

06  ·  Sectors

Who we build for.

A B2B specialist. We deliver for developers, builders, resort operators, community developers and government procurers — nationally, under project-specific engagement.

Resort & hotel aquatic complexes
Feature pools, lagoons, hydrotherapy, aquatic entertainment.
Theme park & water attraction infrastructure
Wave pools, lazy rivers, splash parks, custom water attractions.
Master-planned community amenity
Architect-led community aquatic centres and clubhouse amenity integration.
Holiday park expansion & refurbishment
Aquatic play, family water features, capacity expansion for existing sites.
Learn-to-swim & community aquatic facilities
Purpose-built commercial swim schools and community aquatic centres.
Government & civic aquatic infrastructure
Public aquatic centres, community pools, code-compliant civic delivery.
$400k — $5m+Project delivery scale
MultipleConcurrent projects capacity
EstablishedCommercial supply chain & subcontractor network
FullyInsured, licensed and compliant
07  ·  Contact

Let's
build.

For tender responses, capability discussions and project enquiries — contact us directly. Specialist commercial aquatic infrastructure delivered nationally.

Direct
Chris Pettigrew
Managing Director
Phone
+61 417 538 555
Business hours, AEST
Email
chris@penpools.com.au
Enquiries & tender responses
Office
PO Box 693
Noosa Heads QLD 4567  ·  National delivery
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