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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.

A building with a blue sign reading "Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre" is in the centre. The entrance is flanked by two white benches. On the left, there are tall trees and dense foliage. On the right, several palm trees and more greenery are visible. The foreground features a road with a pedestrian crossing marked "CAUTION" in yellow.
A roundabout with a grassy centre is surrounded by a paved road. On the left, there are several parked cars and trees in the background. To the right, more trees and a "no entry" sign are visible. The background features a line of trees and some buildings partially obscured by foliage. The sky is overcast with scattered clouds.
A nearly empty car park with a single white car parked in a designated disabled parking space on the right. The ground is paved with marked parking lines. Two tall streetlights are visible, one near the car and another further back. In the background, there are green trees and a grassy area. A few more cars are parked in the distance to the left, and the sky is partly cloudy.
A parking area with a designated disabled parking space marked in blue on the left. A concrete path runs through the centre, bordered by a grassy area on the right. Several trees with dense foliage are scattered throughout, providing shade. A lamppost stands near the centre of the image. In the background, more trees and a few parked cars are visible, along with a building partially obscured by the greenery.
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.

An entrance area with a covered ceiling supported by black poles. In the centre, there are signs above a gated entryway, with a view of outdoor seating and umbrellas beyond. To the right, a blue counter is visible, possibly for ticketing or information, with a brick wall behind it. A silver bench is positioned on the far right. The floor is a textured grey surface, and there are informational signs on stands near the entrance.
A gated entrance with a "Smoke Free Zone" sign above. On the right, there's a counter with a "G" logo and informational signs. In the centre, a blue sign with instructions stands near the gate. Beyond the gate, outdoor seating and palm trees are visible. The floor is concrete, and the ceiling is white with lights. A yellow sign with safety instructions is on the right side near the entrance.
A reception area with a blue counter in the centre, staffed by a person wearing a blue and orange uniform. Behind the counter, a fridge stocked with drinks and a menu board are visible. Above, a large banner displays people enjoying a water slide. The floor is concrete, and the ceiling has fluorescent lights. On the right, a pathway leads outside, bordered by greenery. A blackboard sign stands near the entrance.
A spacious outdoor area with a curved pathway and textured ground. In the centre, there are several blue shade structures and a few yellow chairs. Palm trees are scattered throughout, providing a tropical feel. On the left, a building with large windows is partially visible. On the right, there are more trees and greenery. The sky is cloudy, and the area appears to be part of a recreational or park setting.
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.

A spacious outdoor area with a smooth, curving pathway in the foreground. Several palm trees are scattered throughout the scene. In the middle, there are blue shade structures providing cover for tables and chairs. The background features more trees and a grassy area. The sky is partly cloudy, and the overall setting appears to be a park or recreational area.
Large blue shade structures with black poles are positioned over a circular area with a textured surface. Surrounding the circle is a paved path, bordered by well-maintained grass. In the background, there are trees and a small building with a roof. To the right, a fence and more trees are visible. A few yellow chairs are placed under the shades.
A park area with a paved walkway running through the centre. On the left, there are covered picnic areas with metal roofs and a bin nearby. To the right, a large grassy field is visible, with several blue canopies providing shade over seating areas. In the background, more canopies and a building with large windows can be seen. Trees are scattered throughout the area, adding greenery to the scene.
A spacious outdoor area with a large grassy lawn in the centre. On the left, there are several sun loungers and a pathway leading to a building with blue canopies. In the background, a long building with a white roof and blue pillars stretches across the scene. Palm trees are scattered around the area, and a few lamp posts are visible. The sky is overcast with some clouds.
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.

An entrance to an aquatic centre with blue walls and large black-framed windows on the left and right, flanking a central glass door. The foreground has a speckled beige floor with two stainless steel bollards, one on each side of the entrance. In the background, the interior gym area is visible through the left window, and a walkway with more glazing and yellow structural beams runs along the right.
An indoor swimming pool with clear marked lanes occupies the middle, bordered by light beige textured flooring. To the left, blue seating tiers rise against the wall, with yellow railings. On the right, pool steps with metal handrails lead into the water. The background features large windows letting in light, while the high arched ceiling is pale blue with white sections and overhead lighting rigs.
Blue-seated spectator stands with yellow railings are to the left, while the right features a wide beige textured walkway beside the pool. The middle holds a clear blue lane pool with marked starting blocks covered in "No Diving" covers. In the background, tall glass windows line the far wall. The curved ceiling above is pale blue with lighting panels and exposed fixtures.
On the left, textured beige flooring runs beside a pool with metal handrails. The middle features a large tiled swimming pool with floating lane markers, while the right has more open floor space. The background is lined with tall glass windows. Overhead, the ceiling is curved with alternating blue and white panels and evenly spaced lighting fixtures.
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.

A gym interior with a blue and white colour scheme. On the left, a punching bag hangs from the wall. Three windows are visible, with two wall-mounted fans above them. In the centre, a red fire hose reel is mounted on the wall, and a set of glass doors leads outside. On the floor, there are several small balls and a yellow agility ladder. Two chairs are placed against the wall on the right. The ceiling is white with exposed black beams, and the floor is dark grey.
A spacious gym interior with a row of treadmills and exercise bikes lined up against a red wall in the background. The wall features motivational text and several windows. In the foreground, there is a green artificial turf area, and the floor is a mix of black and grey tiles. To the right, there is a seating area with black sofas and a wall with posters. The ceiling is equipped with bright fluorescent lights and ceiling fans.
A spacious gym interior with a wooden floor and a high ceiling featuring linear lights. On the right, there are rows of treadmills and exercise bikes. In the centre, a green turf area is visible, surrounded by various gym equipment. The left side has a dark wall with large windows and a door, along with a rack of weights. The ceiling has skylights, allowing natural light to illuminate the space.
A gym interior with various exercise equipment. On the left, there are weight machines and benches on a grey carpeted floor. A black wall with a motivational sign reads "Remember Why You Started!" Mirrors reflect the equipment. On the right, more benches and weight racks are visible on a darker floor. The ceiling is high with exposed beams and bright lighting.
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.

A medical room with a blue floor and white ceiling. On the left, there's a hoist with a blue sling. In the centre, a grey adjustable examination table is positioned against the wall. On the right, a wheelchair is next to a counter with medical supplies, including a red bag. A sink is visible with an oxygen cylinder nearby. The walls have small windows near the ceiling, allowing natural light in.
A room with white brick walls and a blue door on the left labelled "First Aid Room". In the centre, there's a mobile patient lift with a teal harness. On the right, a black cushioned examination table with metal legs is positioned against the wall. Above the table, a small rectangular window shows some trees outside. The floor is covered with blue linoleum, and a fluorescent light fixture is mounted on the ceiling.
On the left, there's an open doorway leading to a room with a medical examination table and equipment. A fire extinguisher and a first aid sign are mounted on the blue and cream wall. In the centre, a vertical flag with "Speedo" written on it stands next to a cartoon figure holding a QR code sign. On the right, glass doors open into a room with visible shelves and mannequins. A blue door with a sign is adjacent to the glass doors. The floor is speckled and the ceiling is plain.
Glass double doors open into a shop with racks of clothing and various items on display. To the left, a cartoon character cutout holds a sign with a QR code. The walls are painted in blue and grey with a yellow stripe at the top. On the right, a blue door labelled "Consultation" is visible. The floor inside the shop is carpeted, and the ceiling has fluorescent lights.
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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