Ferny Hills Aquatic Centre Visual Story

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Arrival at Ferny Hills Aquatic Centre

The Ferny Hills Aquatic Centre is a low set, 80s style, brown brick building set amongst suburban homes and surrounding schools in with plenty of large established trees giving it a tranquil setting despite being within the suburbs.

The 50m outdoor pool is surrounded by gum trees next to the adjoining road which is close to a school. Parking is conveniently located adjacent to the entrance, including two accessible car parking spaces with step-free access to the pathway leading to the entrance.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Rainbow lorikeets chirping
  2. Vehicles on the main road
  3. Crunching gravel under tyres
  4. External weather conditions
Smell

Smells

  1. Gum trees
  2. Mulch
  3. Birds
  4. Mowed grass
Touch

Feel

  1. Anticipation
  2. Walking movements
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Elevated heart rate
Sight

Sight

  1. Trees rustling
  2. Birds flying
  3. Pedestrians walking by
  4. People in swimming clothes
  5. Brick building

Entry to Ferny Hills Aquatic Centre

A small breezeway in the brown brick building has low to mid level lighting from the fluorescent lighting. There are no doors and no barriers to entry when the facility is open. Directly ahead are a series of steps leading down to the indoor heated pool.

To the left are the bathrooms including the accessible bathroom and a ramp down to the heated pool. To the right is a concrete pathway down an incline to the outdoor 50m swimming pool. People can be seen queuing to enter.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Vehicles & traffic sounds
  2. Electronic beeping
  3. Directional instructions
  4. Echoes
  5. Running water
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (mild)
  2. Gum trees
  3. Mulch
  4. External weather conditions
Touch

Feel

  1. Anxiety
  2. Anticipation
  3. Excitement
  4. Close proximity to others
Sight

Sight

  1. People in uniform
  2. People wearing swimming clothes
  3. Fluorescent lights
  4. Café
  5. Low to mid level lighting

Moving around Ferny Hills Aquatic Centre

The outdoor area features a large 50-meter swimming pool, accessible down a slight ramp to the right of the reception area. A series of steps directly in front of the reception leads to the indoor heated pool. To the left are the accessible bathrooms, equipped with a toilet with hand grabs and a shower with a bench and handrails.

There is also a playground with rope climbing and a water splash pad area with water sprinkling and spouting features. Tables and chairs are arranged under umbrella shades.

Directly ahead is the indoor pool, accessible via another ramp with handrails, located further to the left beyond the bathrooms. A pool hoist is available to assist with entry into the 50-meter swimming pool.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Rainbow lorikeets
  2. Echoes from indoor pool
  3. Splashing
  4. People shouting
  5. Running water
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (mild)
  2. Gum trees
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Wet & damp clothes
  5. Soaps & toiletries (bathroom)
Touch

Feel

  1. External weather conditions
  2. Wet
  3. Elevated heart rate
  4. Change in body temperature
Sight

Sight

  1. Contrasting colours
  2. Lifeguards in red and yellow uniform
  3. Trees rustling
  4. Splashing
  5. People swimming

Indoor heated pool at Ferny Hills Aquatic Centre

The indoor heated pool, located directly ahead of the entrance, is housed in a warehouse-style building, constructed from steel beams, corrugated iron, and glass walls, which stand as a main feature of the aquatic facility.

The 15-meter swimming pool, maintained at 32 degrees, includes a ramp entry to facilitate access. Large mural images of children swimming adorn the walls, providing a vibrant contrast of colors. An outdoor shower is also available adjacent to the pool.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echoes
  2. Children shouting
  3. Splashing
  4. Laughter
  5. Directional instructions
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (strong)
  2. Cleaning products
  3. Wet & damp clothes
  4. Soaps & toiletries (bathroom)
Touch

Feel

  1. Warm air
  2. Controlled environment
  3. Close proximity to others
  4. Wet
  5. Change in body temperature
Sight

Sight

  1. Contrasting colours
  2. Sloping ceiling
  3. Fluorescent lights
  4. People swimming
  5. Splashing
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