40ft Container Pool — Above-Ground Modular Steel Pool
A 40ft container pool – above ground built from a repurposed shipping container. The steel shell is cut, reinforced, waterproofed, and finished as a modular pool for above-ground installation on a level, engineered base. The 40ft length gives a lap-friendly swim lane suited to residential backyards, holiday rentals, farm stays, and small commercial hospitality sites.
Dimensions
External
| Length | 12.19 m (40′ 0″) |
| Width | 2.44 m (8′ 0″) |
| Height | 2.59 m (8′ 6″) |
Internal Swim Area
| Length | 11.73 m (38′ 6″) |
| Width | 2.29 m (7′ 6″) |
| Water depth (typical) | ~1.3–1.4 m — confirm at order |
| Water capacity (approx) | ~35,000–37,000 L — confirm at order |
| Weight when full | ~40 tonnes — for engineered base calculations |
Construction & Included Fit-Out
| Base structure | 40ft shipping container — repurposed, structurally modified for water containment |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof interior liner or sealed steel finish — confirm at order |
| Coping | Fitted at top waterline |
| Built-in seating | Included as standard |
| Filtration and plumbing | Enquire for inclusions and specification |
| Steps or ladder | Enquire for inclusions |
| Exterior finish | Painted steel — colour options on request |
Optional Upgrades
- Timber or composite decking
- Underwater LED lighting
- Heat pump or solar pool heating
- Automatic or manual pool cover
- Exterior cladding upgrades
Suitable For
- Residential backyard installation on an engineered base
- Holiday rental and short-stay properties (Airbnb, farm stays)
- Resort and hotel supplementary pools
- Retreat and glamping site amenities
Compliance & Site Requirements
Container pools are regulated under state-based pool safety legislation. All Australian states require compliant pool fencing to AS 1926.1:2012, a pool safety certificate at point of installation, and — in most jurisdictions — council building or development approval before installation. Buyers are responsible for:
- Confirming local council building or development approval requirements before purchase
- Site preparation to a structural engineer’s specification — a filled 40ft container pool weighs approximately 40 tonnes and requires a compliant engineered base
- Installation of pool safety fencing to AS 1926.1 and applicable state regulations
- Obtaining a pool safety certificate before the pool is used
- Ongoing pool safety compliance for resale, rental, or short-stay letting
- Electrical connection of pump and filtration equipment by a licensed electrician
- Water source connection and pool chemical management
The pool is supplied as a modified structural product. Fencing, permits, engineered base, and electrical fit-out are the buyer’s responsibility. Contact your local council before purchase to confirm site requirements.
Browse the full shipping container pool range — 20ft, 30ft, and 40ft configurations available.
