Gold Coast Aquatic Centre Visual Story

The Gold Coast Aquatic Centre is a modern facility with a sleek design featuring dark timber beams, concrete, and glass. The area is spacious with wide, flat concrete paths.

There are four accessible car parking spaces and substantial paid parking nearby. From the car park, there is a step-free concrete pathway leading to the entrance. Bicycle racks are located along the way. The environment is lively, with the sound of traffic from the busy Gold Coast Highway. 

Beyond the reception area on the left, there is a 10-lane, 50-metre pool. This pool is surrounded by tiered seating, creating a grandstand effect and a professional atmosphere. It is equipped with diving boards and handrails, and there are wide pathways to facilitate easy movement around the area. Concrete and metal structures provide shaded sections for comfort.

Nearby, there are male, female and all-gender bathrooms. Each bathroom is equipped with toilets and showers that feature handrails, a shower bench, and a hand basin. The facade of the bathrooms is adorned with a geometric tile pattern in shades of blue and yellow, adding a vibrant touch to the space.

The Gold Coast Aquatic Centre presents a variety of swimming facilities. Upon entering, pass the turnstiles and the Pro Shop to find the 50m Training Pool, featuring multiple lanes with varying speeds. Adjacent is another lane pool.

Nearby, the Toddler Splash Pool includes a shade canopy, tipping buckets, sprinklers, and water features. The 10m high dive pool stands prominently, offering a thrilling experience. The 25m pool provides a ramp entry. Amenities include an accessible toilet and shower with grab bars, a shower bench, and a hand basin. An aquatic wheelchair is available if needed.

Sunlit pools and shaded seating areas create a balanced environment of warmth and coolness.

The members' gym is located upstairs, accessible via an elevator or stairs with handrails on the left, past the Pro Shop. Upon using the lift, turn right and enter through an inward-opening glass door. The reception, with a wooden front, is on the right. On the left are the toilets, including an accessible bathroom with grab bars. 

Continuing, there is a seating area and storage units for belongings on the right. The interior features a modern design with bright yellow accents, black vinyl flooring, and large windows allowing natural light. The gym is equipped with various exercise machines and free weights. A spacious studio for classes is located on the left, accessible via an inward-opening door. 

The function rooms at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre are on Level 1. They are modern and spacious, with carpeted floors and air-conditioning. Access is via stairs with handrails or an elevator past the Pro Shop. 

To access the function rooms when using the lift, turn right, then left, with metal railings on the left and glass walls on the right. Enter through the inward-opening glass door. The architecture includes large glass windows with block-out curtains to manage glare and temperature. 

Inside, the layout is open, with chairs that can be arranged for meetings, workshops, or events . The glass window on the right provides a view of the pool.