A 50 metre pool currently being re-developed at a Logan sporting facility could be named after a local Olympic champion.
Logan City Council discussed a proposal to name the 50 metre pool at the Logan North Aquatic and Fitness Centre after Jodie Henry OAM in the City Lifestyle Committee Meeting on Wednesday.
The motion was moved by Mayor Darren Power, seconded by Councillor Mindy Russell and was carried unanimously.
A former resident of Logan City, Jodie Henry (OAM) became an Olympic Champion at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games winning three gold medals in the 100m freestyle, 4 x100m freestyle relay and 4 x 100m medley relay.
She is also a former world-record holder and holds numerous other achievements at World Championships, Pan Pacific Championships and Commonwealth Games.
As a former Springwood Central State School student, Jodie regularly visited Logan North Aquatic Centre.
She says it would be an “absolute honour” to have the new pool bear her name.
“I remember doing primary school swim meets (at the pool), as we weren’t fortunate enough to have a pool at our school.
“Once I got a bit better, there were quite a few swim meets held there representing the swim club … (and) once I’d had my own kids, we’d go there for a splash with my dad.”
Mayor Darren Power says it is an opportunity for the city to celebrate one of its ‘home grown heroes.’
The name of the pool, will go to an Ordinary Meeting of Council for endorsement.
