Remains of Jack Evans Porpoise Pool in Coolangatta

Remains of Jack Evans Porpoise Pool is located in Coolangatta

Address: Snapper Rocks, Coolangatta

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The remains of Jack Evans’ Porpoise Pools, constructed in 1956, is historically significant as an example of the pattern of development associated with the tourism industry on the Gold Coast. The site is associated with the beginnings of ‘theme park’ development and made an influential contribution to the future direction of tourist entertainment on the Gold Coast. The location of the pools on a rocky outcropping of sea bed at Snapper Rocks, Coolangatta is rare in its design and form as historically aquariums were generally established on the banks of rivers. Although only remnants of the pools survive, the site has archaeological potential to yield information that will contribute to the understanding of the nature of a coastal aquarium. The porpoise pools have a special association with Jack Evans who made a notable contribution to the development of marine mammal shows in Australia.

Queensland Heritage Register: NO
Heritage protection boundary: Remnants plus 10m radius