Aquarius Pools made a strong showing at the 2025 SPASA Awards of Excellence. Its Coastal Holiday Retreat project won gold at both the Victorian and national levels. Aquarius Pools’ industry awards from that season also include a finalist place for a second project. Furthermore, this article lists the awards won in 2025, explains the category, and shows how to verify each result.
Key Takeaways
- Coastal Holiday Retreat won gold in Concrete Pool up to $180,000 at the 2025 SPASA Victoria awards.
- The same project also took gold in that category at the 2025 national awards.
- Front Yard Wet Edge Pool reached the finalist list for Concrete Pool up to $240,000 in Victoria.
- Six other finalists competed in the national $180,000 category.
- Only SPASA members can enter, and regional gold winners advance to the national round.
- Wording on company pages can differ from SPASA’s category names.
- Buyers should confirm results on the SPASA awards website before quoting them.
Coastal Holiday Retreat Takes Victorian Gold
The 2025 SPASA Victoria results list Aquarius Pools as the gold winner for Concrete Pool up to $180,000. The winning project carries the name Coastal Holiday Retreat. Two other builders reached the finalist list in that category. Moreover, SPASA presented the category at its gala, which signals a prominent slot in the program. Consequently, the result stands as the company’s clearest 2025 win.
A National Gold in the Same Category
The success continued at the national stage. SPASA’s national results also show Coastal Holiday Retreat as gold in Concrete Pool up to $180,000. Indeed, regional gold winners become eligible for the national competition, so the Victorian win opened that door. In addition, the national list covers entries from across Australia and New Zealand. Therefore, the project beat a much wider field than the Victorian one.
How the $180,000 Concrete Category Works
SPASA divides concrete pools into price bands. For example, the 2025 program included classes up to $60,000, $120,000, $180,000, and $240,000, plus one above $240,000. Accordingly, builders compete against projects of similar budgets. Judges can award gold, Highly Commended, or no award in each category. Not only does this structure keep comparisons fair, but it also helps buyers match results to their own plans.
Finalist Recognition for Front Yard Wet Edge Pool
A second Aquarius Pools project also appeared in the 2025 Victorian results. Front Yard Wet Edge Pool reached the finalist list for Concrete Pool up to $240,000. Neptune Swimming Pools took gold in that class. However, a finalist place still shows that judges placed the project among the strongest entries. Furthermore, two entries from the same builder in different price bands show depth across budgets.
The Field Aquarius Pools Beat Nationally
The national $180,000 category drew six other finalists. Tectonic Pools, Leader Pools, Boardwalk Pools, Del Tutto, Norfolk Pools, and SA Pool Building all appeared on the list. As a result, the gold carried real competition behind it. On the other hand, no single entry guarantees future success, since entries change every year. Nevertheless, the 2025 result adds a national title to the company’s record.
Where 2025 Sits in the Company Record
Earlier seasons brought other honours. In 2023, the company won two SPASA Victoria gold awards for commercial work. Subsequently, 2024 brought a renovation gold, and 2025 added the concrete pool wins. Consequently, the company has appeared in Victorian results across several seasons. In contrast, the 2025 major awards, such as Concrete Pool of the Year, went to other builders.
Matching Sources and Wording
Sources sometimes describe results differently. The company’s own recognition page lists a 2025 Highly Commended result in another category. Meanwhile, SPASA’s results pages show the gold wins and the finalist place described above. Therefore, readers should cite SPASA’s exact category names. Specifically, check the season, the region, and the project title on the SPASA awards website before repeating any claim.
