40ft Container Pool — Above-Ground Modular Steel Pool

40ft Container Pool — Above-Ground Modular Steel Pool

A 40ft container pool 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.