Burpengary Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre Visual Story

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Arrival at Burpengary Regional Aquatic & Leisure Centre

The Burpengary Regional Aquatic & Leisure Centre is a low-set brick building with a sloping corrugated roof. To the right of the venue is an extensive car park with a moderate amount of shading, with an additional car park located to the left slightly up the hill.

There is a total of 8 accessible car parking spaces, four on the right and four on the left. There is a very large roundabout in front of the building with a drop off zone and loading zone. A step-free ramp from the car park leading to the entrance allows easier wheelchair mobility. The Aquatic & Leisure Centre is surrounded by trees and parklands.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Sounds from the highway
  2. Birds chirping
  3. Hum of pool filtration system
  4. External weather environments
  5. Vehicles & traffic sounds
Smell

Smells

  1. Clean air
  2. Trees
  3. Grass
  4. Mulch
  5. Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
Touch

Feel

  1. Anticipation
  2. External weather conditions
  3. Walking movements
  4. Changing surfaces (bitumen/concrete)
  5. Humidity (seasonal)
Sight

Sight

  1. Glare
  2. External weather conditions
  3. Trees rustling
  4. Moving vehicles
  5. Pedestrians walking

Entrance at Burpengary Regional Aquatic & Leisure Centre

The entrance to the Burpengary Regional Aquatic & Leisure Centre is via a slight incline from the parking areas, leading into a substantial breezeway within the low-set building. To the right of the entrance is the reception area, featuring a low-height counter accommodating people of short stature or those in wheelchairs.

Adjacent is a small retail area displaying goggles. Black pool fences form a barrier supporting the ticketed entry system. Inside, a café offers snacks, beverages, and ice cream, with movable tables and chairs for seating. The facility includes an accessible, all-gender bathroom equipped with a toilet with hand grabs, a shower with a bench and handrail, and separate male and female bathrooms.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Buzzing & beeping
  2. Vehicles & traffic sounds (distant)
  3. Directional instructions
  4. Clanging of the pool gate
  5. People talking
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh air
  2. Trees
  3. Mulch
  4. Chlorine (mild)
Touch

Feel

  1. Close proximity to others
  2. Standing & queuing
  3. Anxiety
  4. Personal interactions
  5. Change in temperature
Sight

Sight

  1. Semi-enclosed environment
  2. Contrasting colours
  3. People queuing
  4. Red & yellow uniforms
  5. Low set building

Moving around Burpengary Regional Aquatic & Leisure Centre

The Burpengary Regional Aquatic & Leisure Centre is a very large facility with multiple areas that are all reasonably flat or have step-free access via concrete pathways. The central feature is the beach access pool with step-free entrance located at the leisure pool.

Towards the left is the large 50m indoor aquatic centre with a heated pool whilst over to the right is the café and the gymnasium. Further around to the right are the tennis courts whilst barbeques and picnic areas are also available.

The large blue shade sail over the beach access is a striking feature with the surrounding shaded recliner chairs giving this area a resort-like feel.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Splashing water
  2. Hum of pool filtration system
  3. Birds chirping
  4. External weather conditions
  5. Vehicles & traffic sounds
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (mild)
  2. Clean air
  3. Trees
  4. Café aroma (distant)
  5. Wet/damp clothes
Touch

Feel

  1. Anticipation
  2. External weather conditions
  3. Walking movements
  4. Changing floor surfaces
  5. Refreshed
Sight

Sight

  1. Glare
  2. External weather conditions
  3. Trees rustling
  4. Pedestrians walking
  5. Swimming pools

Indoor Pool Hall at Burpengary Regional Aquatic & Leisure Centre

Access to the indoor pool hall is via outward-opening glass doors which lead into an expansive space with a domed ceiling. Spectator seating is available to the left of the entrance, overlooking the pool.

The building has a 50-metre pool with 10 lanes, uniformly 2 metres deep and heated to 27 degrees Celsius. Adjacent to the 50-metre pool is a smaller 25-metre pool, 6.5 lanes wide and 1.2 metres deep, heated to a warmer 32 degrees Celsius. Natural light floods the space through large skylights, supplemented by fluorescent lighting.

 Accessible toilets are situated 20 metres from the building. Upon request, a pool hoist is available, and aquatic chairs are also provided for use.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Running water
  2. Splashing water
  3. Echo
  4. Hum of filtration system
  5. Whistles
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (strong)
  2. Damp towels
  3. Warm air
  4. Wet clothes
  5. Cleaning products
Touch

Feel

  1. Wet
  2. Elevated heart rate
  3. Elevated body temperature
  4. Close proximity to others
  5. Warm air
Sight

Sight

  1. Expansive water facilities
  2. People swimming
  3. Splashing water
  4. People wearing swimming clothes
  5. Fluorescent lighting

Gymnasium at Burpengary Regional Aquatic & Leisure Centre

To the right of the reception is an extensive gymnasium featuring a variety of fitness sections: cardiovascular equipment, heavy weights, resistance training, free weights, and artificial turf areas for drills and pulling sleds.

The floor is covered with a large expanse of black rubber matting and features varying textures of vinyl, tile, and carpet. The curved roof is adorned with suspended fluorescent lighting and numerous ceiling fans.

Within the gymnasium, there is a dedicated accessible bathroom equipped with a toilet featuring hand grabs, a shower with a bench chair and handrails, and a hand basin.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Loud music
  2. Clanging of weights
  3. Grunts & groans from gym attendees
  4. Whirring sounds of cardio machines
  5. Instructions from coaches
Smell

Smells

  1. Rubber tiles
  2. Cleaning products
  3. Sanitisation spray
  4. Body sweat
  5. Sporting ointments
Touch

Feel

  1. Elevated body temperature
  2. Exhaustion
  3. Sweating
  4. Body image anxiety
  5. Change in floor surfaces
Sight

Sight

  1. People exercising
  2. Gym equipment
  3. People stretching
  4. Contrasting colours
  5. Rubber tiles

Accessible equipment at Burpengary Regional Aquatic & Leisure Centre

Burpengary Regional Aquatic & Leisure Centre is equipped with accessible equipment located in the First Aid Room, which includes an adult change table, hoist, and an aquatic wheelchair. To access this room, turn left from the main entrance and head towards the retail area. Enter through a door with a sign that reads "First Aid."

Moving back to the shaded corridor and continuing straight ahead are the accessible male and female bathrooms equipped with toilets with hand grabs, shower, shower bench, hand basin, and grab rails.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Water pouring
  2. People talking
  3. Water running
  4. Controlled air environment
  5. Whirring of equipment
Smell

Smells

  1. Wet & damp clothes
  2. Chlorine
  3. Soaps & toiletries
  4. Deodorants & fragrances
  5. Cleaning products
Touch

Feel

  1. Wet & dry
  2. Refreshed
  3. Anxiety (when busy)
  4. Clean
  5. Comfortable
Sight

Sight

  1. People wearing swim clothes
  2. Hoist
  3. Shower
  4. Reflections & mirror
  5. Grab rails
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