AquaPulse Visual Story

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Arrival at AquaPulse

Vehicle access to AquaPulse is via Derrimut Road in Hoppers Crossing, whilst visitors can also utilise local train and bus services. Seven accessible car parking spaces are prominently located near the entrance.

There is step-free access to the pathways leading to the facility from these car parking spaces. The building is a sizeable structure, featuring a digital screen at the right of the entrance and the 'AquaPulse' signage prominent along the rooftop.

The left side of the entrance is marked by the sight of a large, spiraling water slide with hues of blue and green, while landscaped gardens and trees surround the entrance. Entry into AquaPulse is through automatic glass sliding doors.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Vehicles & traffic sounds
  2. People talking & laughing
  3. Screens & laughter (waterslide)
  4. Birds chirping
  5. Trees rustling
Smell

Smells

  1. External weathers conditions
  2. Fresh air
  3. Trees & grass
  4. Vehicle exhaust
Touch

Feel

  1. External weather conditions
  2. Change in floor surfaces
  3. Excitement & anticipation (waterslide)
  4. Anxiety (size & scale of facility)
Sight

Sight

  1. Bright colours
  2. Large, digital screen
  3. Waterslide
  4. Gardens & trees
  5. Parked vehicles

Entrance & Café at AquaPulse

Upon entering through the automatic glass sliding doors the Café is on the left, and to the right is a retail area offering a selection of swimwear, goggles, and other swimming accessories. The reception area lies directly ahead, equipped with queue barriers, digital screens for information, and a variety of merchandise on sale.

The service desk team is prepared with language and sign assistance cards to support customers in need of communication aids. To the left of the reception, members encounter turnstiles where they can swipe their pass for entry.

The entrance has a white floor, colourful walls adorned with signage and marketing materials as well as timber features.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Beeping & buzzing
  2. Music (faint)
  3. Echoes
  4. People talking & laughing
  5. Instructions from staff
Smell

Smells

  1. Café aromas
  2. Food aromas
  3. Chlorine (faint)
  4. Air conditioning
  5. Hand sanitiser
Touch

Feel

  1. Close proximity to others
  2. Change in floor surfaces
  3. Excitement & anticipation
  4. Exchanging money
  5. Change in temperature
Sight

Sight

  1. Timber features
  2. Bright colours
  3. Retail area
  4. Café with tables & chairs
  5. People queuing

Crèche at AquaPulse

At AquaPulse, the crèche caters to children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. From the turnstiles, visitors head right and find the crèche at the corridor's end on the left. The entrance is through manual doors that open outwards. Inside, a secure black gate leads to the main area.

The entryway is lined with informative signs and notices. The interior offers a spacious, well-lit play area equipped with child-sized furniture. It includes a bathroom, specially designed for children.

There is also an outdoor play space that invites young ones to engage in outdoor activities, providing a variety of play experiences within a safe and stimulating environment.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Music
  2. Children crying & yelling
  3. Teachers instructing children
  4. Children playing games
  5. Children laughing & talking
Smell

Smells

  1. Food smells
  2. Bathroom odours (maybe noticeable)
  3. Art & craft smells
  4. Cleaning & sanitising products
  5. Vinyl
Touch

Feel

  1. Close proximity to others
  2. Anxiety
  3. Elevated heart rate
  4. Excitement
Sight

Sight

  1. Children playing
  2. Contrasting colours
  3. Toys
  4. Notices & memos on walls
  5. Small tables & chairs

Aquatic Centre at AquaPulse

Moving through the turnstiles directly ahead is the children's play area with twin slides, water cannons, sprayers, a shallow beach entry pool, and tipping buckets. 

To the right of the entrance are the Family Change areas, equipped with accessible toilets with hand grabs, showers with bench chairs, and change tables. Moving further to the right is the 25m heated swimming pool, heated at 28 degrees, the 50m pool, heated to 27.5 degrees, and a warm water pool set at 34 degrees with stand-up and sit-down spa zones. 

There is also a spa, sauna, and steam room. Visitors have the opportunity to explore two water slides, including the PIPEline and WorldALLEY.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Children laughing & yelling
  2. Whirr of machinery
  3. Water splashing & running
  4. Instructions from coaches
  5. Music
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine
  2. Humidity
  3. Air conditioning
  4. Soaps & toiletries (bathrooms)
  5. Deodorant & perfumes (occasional)
Touch

Feel

  1. Change in temperature
  2. Anxiety (when loud and busy)
  3. Close proximity to others
  4. Wet (when in water)
  5. Refreshed
Sight

Sight

  1. Waterslides & water features
  2. Children playing
  3. Contrasting colours
  4. Life guards
  5. People swimming

Health Club Lv 1 at AquaPulse

Upon entry to the Health Club on Level 1, visitors move past turnstiles, proceeding right down a corridor and ascending three levels of carpeted stairs to reach Level 1. Alternatively, a lift is available to this upper level. Turning left, members pass through additional turnstiles to enter the gym.

To the right of the turnstiles, is the Cycle Studio, alongside amenities including bathrooms, changerooms, and an accessible changeroom with a shower. Moving left down the corridor, the Functional Training Room is on the left, with the Group Fitness Studio on the right, and the main gym area straight ahead.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echoes
  2. Grunts & groans (people exercising)
  3. Banging & clanging (of equipment)
  4. Music
  5. Instructions from coaches
Smell

Smells

  1. Sporting ointments
  2. Body odours (close proximity)
  3. Air conditioning
  4. Cleaning products
  5. Soaps & toiletries (bathroom)
Touch

Feel

  1. Close proximity to others
  2. Change in floor surfaces
  3. Elevated heart rate (when exercising)
  4. Excitement & anticipation
  5. Elevated body temperature
Sight

Sight

  1. Exercise equipment
  2. Cycles
  3. People exercising
  4. Bright lights
  5. Carpeted floors

Gymnasium at AquaPulse

Entering the AquaPulse Gym, visitors are met with inward-opening manual doors that lead to a spacious 1000 square metre fitness area. Immediately to the left upon entry, there are storage units and lockers for personal belongings, with a water fountain located between these facilities.

The gym's layout includes a variety of fitness equipment. To the left, there is an array of cardiovascular equipment such as treadmills, rowing machines, and stair climbers, arranged in rows for easy access.

On the opposite side, visitors will see a selection of weight machines designed for strength training. Exercise balls are neatly stored along the side wall, and throughout the space, televisions and fans are installed on the walls.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echoes
  2. Grunts & groans (people exercising)
  3. Bangs & clangs (equipment)
  4. Beeping & buzzing
  5. Music
Smell

Smells

  1. Sporting ointments
  2. Body odours (close proximity)
  3. Air conditioning
  4. Rubber scents
  5. Carpet
Touch

Feel

  1. Close proximity to others
  2. Elevated heart rate
  3. Anxiety
  4. Change in temperature
  5. Heavy breathing
Sight

Sight

  1. Exercise equipment
  2. Bright lights
  3. People exercising
  4. TV screens & fans
  5. White walls
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