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Arrival at Canberra Olympic Pool

The Canberra Olympic Pool, located in a 50s-era industrial concrete structure, has a prominent pale, blue exterior & distinctive dome-shaped roofs. Situated in the central business district of Canberra, it is surrounded by multi-story buildings overlooking parkland.

Parking is available on both sides of the entrance, bordered by gardens. There are no dedicated accessible car parking spaces within the public parking area. Accessing the facility is step-free from the carpark, leading to a concrete pathway. Further ahead, a short ramp with handrails leads to a double, automatic glass sliding door. There is additional ticketed parking on the streets surrounding the facility. A bicycle rack is positioned near the entrance.

In the centre stands a concrete building with a dome-shaped roof. Trimmed shrubs border the front of the building. Adjacent to it lies expansive ticketed grassy parkland. Two concrete pathways lead to the building's entrance, and a modern concrete bike rack is positioned towards the end of the car park. Multiple street lights and trees surround the area.
To the left, an expansive grassy parkland extends. On the right, a brick pathway and a road with a step-free entrance are present. Behind stands a blue concrete building with a dome-shaped roof. Trimmed ornamental shrubs border the building's front. Towards the far left, a concrete bike rack is positioned. The area is surrounded by trees.
To the left lies an expansive grassy parkland, while on the right, a brick pathway and a road with a step-free entrance are present. Adjacent to the left is a car park with cars of various models and colors. A blue concrete building stands nearby, bordered by neatly trimmed ornamental shrubs. The surroundings include trees and commercial buildings.
On the left, a concrete bike rack is positioned. A ramp with handrails providing access to the entrance is in the middle. To the right, a blue concrete wall with a diamond-shaped design is present. The building entrance features automatic glass doors. On the far left, there are trees, tall commercial buildings, and green grass visible.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Vehicles & buses
  2. Crunching of gravel underfoot
  3. Birds chirping
  4. People talking & laughing
Smell

Smells

  1. Grass
  2. Gravel & bitumen
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Vehicle smells (occasional)
  5. Trees
Touch

Feel

  1. Walking
  2. Elevated heart rate
  3. Changing surfaces (bitumen/concrete)
  4. Excitement & anticipation
  5. External weather conditions
Sight

Sight

  1. Open spaces
  2. Low set, blue and white building
  3. Parked vehicles
  4. Pedestrians
  5. External weather conditions

Reception

Enter the Canberra Olympic Pool facility through automatic glass sliding doors. The corridor is adorned with wooden walls, displays posters, and framed photos. Follow the L-shaped corridor to the right to locate the reception area, featuring three large windows and a small retail space with goggles, swimwear, and swimming accessories.

To the left is a door leading to the gym, opposite the reception counters. Veering right, there is an accessible family change room equipped with a shower and a toilet. Continuing to the left is another automatic sliding door that leads to a dome tunnel leading to the aquatic facilities. The low-ceiling space is illuminated by fluorescent lights as well as natural lights.

The doorway features a black anti-slip mat. The left side is glass, offering an exterior view. Potted ornamental plants line up along the wall. The right wall combines brown concrete and brown tiles. At the corridor's end is another glass door. The ceiling is uniformly white with fluorescent and LED lighting, and the floor is covered in brown tiles.
The L-shaped corridor features brown tiles. On the right is the entrance with a glass door and non-slip mats. A blackboard displays posters, and ornamental plants are arranged on the right. The middle wall, with a timber design, showcases large framed posters. At the corridor's end are displayed retail items. The ceiling is white with fluorescent lights.
The reception features three large windows. The desk is equipped with computers and swiping machines, with a fridge displaying cold drinks behind. On the right, a brown board displays framed posters, and on the left, a rack showcases goggles and other swimming accessories. The walls and ceiling are white, and the floor has brown tiles.
The reception has three large windows. The desk is equipped with computers, swiping machines, and a fridge displaying cold drinks. On the right, a brown board displays framed posters, while the left features a rack showcasing goggles and swimming accessories. Movable chairs and an anti-slip mat are positioned on the right. The walls and ceiling are white, and the floor has brown tiles.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echoes
  2. Shouts & whistles
  3. Beeping & buzzing
  4. Directional instructions
  5. Cardio machines (in gym)
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (mild)
  2. Cleaning products
  3. Controlled air environment
  4. Humidity
  5. Sporting ointments (occasional)
Touch

Feel

  1. Changing surfaces (concrete/tile)
  2. Humidity
  3. Changes in room temperature
  4. Money handling
  5. Close proximity to others
Sight

Sight

  1. Fluorescent lights
  2. Natural light from glass walls
  3. People eating & drinking
  4. Swimming accessories for sale
  5. People queueing

Gymnasium

Access the gym from the entrance is via the L-shaped corridor and on the left, through a manual inward opening glass door. Once inside, to the right is the gym office with kettlebells neatly arranged outside. The gym has floor-to-ceiling mirrors on two walls, and grey carpet.

The gym has rows of cardio machines such as rowing machines and treadmills. Further ahead past lockers on the right, is a second room. An inward-opening glass door leads to the weights room where the floor transitions from carpet to black rubber mat flooring.

Neatly arranged free weights are on the left and floor-to-ceiling mirror is on the right. Various resistance machines, including leg press and lat pull-down machines, are also available.

A manual glass door that opens inward leads to the gym. A poster bearing a Gym use reminder is posted on the glass wall. The external wall is all white with a linear design. Inside, the floor is covered with grey carpet. To the right is an office with a glass window and blue walls. A wall clock and framed posters are affixed to the wall. Various gym equipment is visible inside.
In the middle are various pieces of equipment, including treadmills and rowing machines. The left wall features floor-to-ceiling glass. To the right is a blue and white wall featuring a board with posters. The upper wall features glass windows allowing natural light and a view outside. Flat-screen TVs are mounted on the walls, along with wall fans. The ceiling is all white with fluorescent lights, and the floor has grey tiles.
Weights are arranged on the left, and a floor-to-ceiling mirror covers the left wall. Bench chairs, Bench Press, and Smith machines are arranged in the middle and on the right side. The upper wall features glass windows allowing natural light and a view outside. Flat-screen TVs are mounted on the walls, along with wall fans. The ceiling is all white with fluorescent lights, and the floor has black rubber tiles.
Weights are arranged on the right, and a floor-to-ceiling mirror covers the middle wall. Bench chairs, Bench Press, and Smith machines are arranged in the middle and on the right side. The upper wall features glass windows allowing natural light and a view outside. Flat-screen TVs are mounted on the left wall, along with wall fans. Stability balls are also displayed on the wall. The ceiling is all white with fluorescent lights, and the floor has black rubber tiles.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Banging & clanging of equipment
  2. Grunts & groans of gym attendees
  3. Music
  4. Instructions from coaches
  5. Heavy breathing
Smell

Smells

  1. Rubber tiles
  2. Sporting ointments
  3. Body odour (occasional)
  4. Cleaning products
Touch

Feel

  1. Close proximity to others
  2. Elevated heart rate
  3. Change in floor surfaces
  4. Elevated body temperature
  5. Touching equipment
Sight

Sight

  1. Fluorescent lights
  2. Gym equipment
  3. Contrasting colours
  4. People exercising vigorously
  5. White ceiling & grey floor

50m Indoor Olympic Pool

To access the Aquatic Facilities, turn left from reception. Proceed through the automatic glass doors into a tunnel constructed with durable vinyl material, featuring adjustable side panel flaps for accommodating various weather conditions.

Immediately inside is an eight-lane, heated, 50-metre Olympic pool with tiered seating positioned on the right. Accessing the pool is either via stairs with handrails or the pool hoist on the right side of the pool.

Blue matting at each pool corner clearly defines boundaries, and safety reminders are strategically placed on the pool deck. The dome-shaped ceiling is adorned with fluorescent spotlights and fluorescent lights.

In the middle is an automatic glass door that leads to a tunnel constructed with durable vinyl material, featuring adjustable side panel flaps. An anti-slip mat is placed on the doorsteps and movable silver chairs are visible on the right. On the left is an ice cream freezer. Both sides of the tunnel are green grass and blue shade cloth. Truncated domes are installed near the door. Further ahead, at the end of the tunnel, banners are visible.
The dome-shaped entrance displays posters and safety reminders. Inside, truncated domes are installed. The lap pool is visible and equipped with floating ropes. Free-standing banners are positioned on the pool deck.
In the middle is the 8-lane lap pool, equipped with floating ropes and stairs with railings. Free-standing banners are positioned on the pool deck. Blue matting is installed in the left corner. Tiered seatings are positioned on the right. Strings of blue flags are hung across the pool. The dome-shaped ceiling features floodlights and LED lights
In the center is the 8-lane lap pool, equipped with floating ropes and stairs with railings. Free-standing banners are positioned on the pool deck. Blue matting is installed on both corners. Tiered seating is on the right. Strings of blue flags are hung across the pool. Safety reminder banners are visible on the pool deck area to the right. The dome-shaped ceiling features floodlights and LED lights.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echoes
  2. Splashing
  3. Water lapping
  4. Directional instructions
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (Strong)
  2. Cleaning products
  3. Damp clothes & towels
  4. Cleaning products
  5. Soap & toiletries (bathroom)
Touch

Feel

  1. Wet (when swimming)
  2. Close proximity to others
  3. Humidity
  4. Elevated heart rate
Sight

Sight

  1. Fluorescent spotlights
  2. People swimming
  3. Domed tunnel & building
  4. Blue mats
  5. Water

Outdoor Aquatic & Leisure

Access to the outdoor pool facility is through a manual glass door to the left of the reception. The shaded Kid's Pool is on the left. The Diving Pool is on the right and is accessible by stairs with handrails. The pool features 1m, 3m, 5m, and 10m diving platforms with usage restrictions. Tiered seating and a lifeguard watchtower are on the left. 

The diving pool is separated from the Kid's Pool by a fence and low steel gate. Alternatively, both pools are also accessible from the indoor pool using a manual glass door on the right.

Nearby, is a large parkland with well-established trees and picnic tables providing a quiet spot for visitors to relax after a swim. This space includes an outdoor volleyball court.

To the left, a pool covered with shade cloth. A picnic table is positioned under an umbrella shade in the manicured grass area. To the right is the dome-shaped indoor aquatic facility building. Trimmed grass also covers the right space. Further ahead, there is a shaded facility with bench chairs, and the diving pool is behind.
A pool is covered with a blue shade cloth. To the left is a stairs entry equipped with handrails. To the right is another handrail. Safety reminder posters are posted on the post at the left, and a free-standing banner stands in the pool deck. A blue facility building, along with a picnic table, is positioned on the left. To the far end is a shaded tiered seating. The floor is made of concrete. Trimmed grass and tall trees surround the area.
To the left is a section of the kids' pool, and to the right is a ramp leading to the diving pool. On the left is the dome-shaped blue and white structure housing the indoor aquatic center. The diving pool features four-level diving platforms. A steel gate and fence separate the diving pool from the kids' pool. A rubbish bin is positioned near the ramp. Safety banners are affixed to the wall. On the far left is a shaded facility with tiered seating. Tall outdoor lights are visible.
The diving pool has four-level diving platforms with steel stairs and railings. A steel gate and fence separate the diving pool from the kids' pool. The pool is equipped with stairs and handrails, and a security warning denotes the water's depth. To the left is a shaded facility with tiered seating, and adjacent to it is a watchtower. To the far right is a spacious area with green grass and tall trees. Tall outdoor lights are visible.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Directional instructions
  2. Kids playing
  3. Splashing water
  4. Sudden shouts
Smell

Smells

  1. Grass
  2. Chlorine
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Damp clothes & towels
  5. Trees
Touch

Feel

  1. Natural setting
  2. Wet (when swimming)
  3. Fresh air
  4. Shaded areas under trees
  5. Calm & peaceful
Sight

Sight

  1. People diving from heights
  2. Kids playing
  3. Splashing water
  4. People relaxing
  5. External weather conditions
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