Mark Stockwell, who medalled at Los Angeles Olympics in 1984, swims first lap of Splash Leisure at Flagstone

Mark Stockwell, who won two silver medals and a bronze at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, was first in the pool at Splash's new Flagstone facility.

He joined wife Tracy, a US swimmer who won three Olympic gold medal and broke five world records, at the pool's opening.

Splash Leisure general manager Jackie Johnson and co-ordinator Kara Green were also at the ceremony.

They cut the ribbon on Friday before the first kids swimmers jumped in on Saturday.

The complex on Homestead Drive features a 25 metre heated pool, and instructors will specialise in water safety and awareness programs.

Mr Stockwell said the couple were passionate about the sport.

"Tracy and I have had a long association with Learn to Swim and set up Splash Leisure in 1993 to share our passion for the sport.," he said.

"We are proud to have completed the construction of a purpose built learn to swim facility which is integrated with Flagstone Central."

Division 11 councillor Natalie Willcocks said the facility would be popular with families.

"This facility will be welcomed by the area's parents," Cr Willcocks said.

"Swimming is a vital life skill and it is important every child can swim well enough to save their life in an emergency."

Splash Leisure is part of Flagstone Central, which opened its doors to shoppers in August.

It is home to a Woolworths, seven restaurants and cafes, a bakery, produce store, butcher, BWS, tobacconist, barber, chemist, doctor, dentist, beautician and nail salon, discount shop and a gym.

It was long-awaited by residents, discussions around expanding the former Flagstone Shopping Village under way for several years before council approved the centre in 2016.

The development was not the first of its kind proposed for the site, with discussions around an expansion of the existing Flagstone Shopping Village happening way for several years.

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