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

Spa Installation Planning Guide for Brisbane Homes

Spa Installation Planning Guide for Brisbane Homes

A practical spa installation planning guide for Brisbane homes, covering site checks, approvals, budget, access, drainage and finishing details.

Spa Installation Planning Guide for Brisbane Homes

A practical spa installation planning guide for Brisbane homes, covering site checks, approvals, budget, access, drainage and finishing details.

Pool Fencing Compliance Questions Answered

Pool Fencing Compliance Questions Answered

Get clear answers to pool fencing compliance questions in Brisbane, from fence height and gates to boundary rules, inspections and upgrades.

Pool Fencing Compliance Questions Answered

Get clear answers to pool fencing compliance questions in Brisbane, from fence height and gates to boundary rules, inspections and upgrades.

Decking vs Paving Around Pool

Decking vs Paving Around Pool

Comparing decking vs paving around pool areas in Brisbane - costs, heat, safety, upkeep and style to help you choose the right finish.

Decking vs Paving Around Pool

Comparing decking vs paving around pool areas in Brisbane - costs, heat, safety, upkeep and style to help you choose the right finish.

Small Backyard Pool Transformation Example

Small Backyard Pool Transformation Example

See a small backyard pool transformation example for Brisbane homes, with smart layout, landscaping, and build choices that maximise space.

Small Backyard Pool Transformation Example

See a small backyard pool transformation example for Brisbane homes, with smart layout, landscaping, and build choices that maximise space.

Poolside Drainage Design That Actually Works

Poolside Drainage Design That Actually Works

Smart poolside drainage design protects paving, prevents pooling and keeps Brisbane pool areas safer, cleaner and easier to maintain.

Poolside Drainage Design That Actually Works

Smart poolside drainage design protects paving, prevents pooling and keeps Brisbane pool areas safer, cleaner and easier to maintain.

How to Build a Pool on a Slope

How to Build a Pool on a Slope

Learn how to build a pool on a slope with the right design, engineering, drainage and retaining work for a safe, stunning backyard result.

How to Build a Pool on a Slope

Learn how to build a pool on a slope with the right design, engineering, drainage and retaining work for a safe, stunning backyard result.

What you'll find in News

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Behind-the-scenes

    New showroom additions, tools, materials we're trialling, team training, and the occasional team photo from a finished build.

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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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