WAHOO POOL NEWS · UPDATES FROM CAPALABA HQ
What's happening at Wahoo — honestly, openly, on the record
This is where we share company announcements, team news, build milestones, industry updates, and the occasional reflection on how the Brisbane pool building business is changing. We write the way we work — directly, without spin, and with our names attached.
If you're researching Wahoo for a pool build, the most recent posts here will give you a feel for how we operate in 2026, what our current lead times look like, and which projects we're most proud of right now.
News
Pool Fencing Guide for Brisbane Homes
This pool fencing guide explains safety, style, costs and site factors Brisbane homeowners should consider before building around a new pool.
Pool Fencing Guide for Brisbane Homes
This pool fencing guide explains safety, style, costs and site factors Brisbane homeowners should consider before building around a new pool.
Concrete Plunge Pool Review for Brisbane Homes
Concrete plunge pool review for Brisbane homeowners - costs, durability, design flexibility and site suitability for custom outdoor living projects.
Concrete Plunge Pool Review for Brisbane Homes
Concrete plunge pool review for Brisbane homeowners - costs, durability, design flexibility and site suitability for custom outdoor living projects.
How to Manage Pool Drainage Properly
Learn how to manage pool drainage properly for Brisbane homes, from runoff control to sloping blocks, so your pool area stays safe and durable.
How to Manage Pool Drainage Properly
Learn how to manage pool drainage properly for Brisbane homes, from runoff control to sloping blocks, so your pool area stays safe and durable.
Pool Builder or Landscaper First?
Pool builder or landscaper first? Learn the right order for Brisbane backyards and how to avoid delays, rework and budget blowouts.
Pool Builder or Landscaper First?
Pool builder or landscaper first? Learn the right order for Brisbane backyards and how to avoid delays, rework and budget blowouts.
How to Build on Sloping Blocks
Learn how to build on sloping blocks with smart design, drainage, retaining walls and engineering for a stress-free Brisbane backyard build.
How to Build on Sloping Blocks
Learn how to build on sloping blocks with smart design, drainage, retaining walls and engineering for a stress-free Brisbane backyard build.
Retaining Wall Drainage Solutions That Last
Retaining wall drainage solutions protect your wall, pool area and yard from pressure, leaks and erosion on Brisbane blocks. Build it right first.
Retaining Wall Drainage Solutions That Last
Retaining wall drainage solutions protect your wall, pool area and yard from pressure, leaks and erosion on Brisbane blocks. Build it right first.
What you'll find in News
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Company milestones
Twenty-plus years of building Brisbane pools means a fair few milestones — anniversaries, team additions, Zodiac and Waterco Dealer partnership updates. We mark them here.
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Lead times & scheduling
Honest updates on current build slot availability, peak-season pressure, and how far ahead our calendar is booked. Useful if you're planning ahead.
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Behind-the-scenes
New showroom additions, tools, materials we're trialling, team training, and the occasional team photo from a finished build.
WHY THIS BLOG EXISTS
Transparency as a habit, not a marketing line
Most pool companies post promotional fluff or stay silent. We publish updates because Brisbane families researching a $50K+ pool build deserve to see what their builder is actually like — not just polished campaign photos. If something newsworthy happens (good or otherwise), it ends up on this page.
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