Gungahlin Leisure Centre Visual Story

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Arrival at Gungahlin Leisure Centre

Gungahlin Leisure Centre, situated on The Valley Avenue in the rural township of Gungahlin, boasts modern architecture with a distinctive sloping roofline and blue trim, presenting an impressive facility.

Positioned on flat, slightly sloping terrain near Gungahlin College, there is ample parking, including four accessible car parking spaces. Approaching from the car park, a step-free ramp leads to two sets of double automatic glass sliding doors. Bike racks are conveniently located on the left of the entrance.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Vehicle noises
  2. Crunching gum leaves underfoot
  3. Birds chirping (occasional)
  4. External weather conditions
  5. People talking & laughing
Smell

Smells

  1. Gum trees
  2. Mulch
  3. Bitumen
  4. Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
  5. External weather conditions
Touch

Feel

  1. Change in floor surfaces
  2. External weather conditions
  3. Excitement & anticipation
  4. Elevated heart rate
Sight

Sight

  1. Trees & open space
  2. Parked vehicles
  3. Low set facility with blue features
  4. Pedestrians
  5. Blue shade sails

Entrance and Café

Upon entering the facility there is a winding corridor with a large glass display rack on the left that showcases the venue's achievements, featuring trophies, awards, & a collection of books. 

Adjacent is an entry secured by turnstiles, leading to the gymnasium. Next to it is the reception desk designed with distinctive, royal blue panels. On the right, a retail area displays swimwear & accessories, while the nearby café offers a menu of fresh salad bowls, sandwiches, wraps, & a variety of hot and cold drinks.

Movable tables & chairs are strategically placed, creating a space for patrons to enjoy a post-swim or gym snack. The internal ceiling has multiple changing heights & angles.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echoes
  2. Sliding doors
  3. Splashing & running water
  4. Beeping & buzzing
  5. Directional instructions
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (faint)
  2. Cooking food aroma
  3. Café aroma
  4. Controlled air environment
  5. New garments
Touch

Feel

  1. Hungry & thirsty
  2. Close proximity to others
  3. Excitement & anticipation
  4. Change in floor surfaces
  5. Money handling
Sight

Sight

  1. Distinctive, royal blue panels
  2. Swimwear & accessories for sale
  3. People queueing
  4. Food & drinks for sale
  5. Changing ceiling heights

Indoor Aquatic Centre

Access the Indoor Aquatic Centre is through a large glass sliding door past the reception. The Toddler Splash Pool, with water sprays and fountains, is on the right, while the learn-to-swim pool is on the left. Moveable tables and chairs, as well as bench seating along the pool sides, offer seating for parents and carers.

On the far left is a locker area and accessible changerooms. The 8-lane 50m lap is further beyond these pools and includes a ramp, stairs, handrails, and a movable pool divider, allowing it to function as a single 50m pool or two 25m pools. Aquatic wheelchairs are also available.

The Aquatic Centre is lively and often noisy with children playing, squad sessions, and exercise classes in session.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Loud echoes
  2. Splashing & running water
  3. Sudden shouts
  4. Loud background noise
  5. Directional instructions
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (mild)
  2. Wet towels
  3. Humidity
  4. Cleaning products
Touch

Feel

  1. Wet (when swimming)
  2. Elevated heart rate
  3. Close proximity to others
  4. Relaxed & calm
  5. Floating
Sight

Sight

  1. People swimming & exercising
  2. Water
  3. Children playing
  4. Blue structural beams
  5. People talking & laughing

Gymnasium

Access the gymnasium through electronic turnstiles, accessible via pass or staff assistance located to the left of reception. On the left, a door leads to the Program Room with a platform and large mirrors, used for group fitness sessions.

The second glass door on the left leads to the Fitness Gym. A storage rack for belongings is on the right, and a small gym office is around the right corner. Straight ahead are cardio machines, including treadmills and rowing machines.

To the right are free weights, bench press machines, and stability balls. Continuing to the far right, there is an accessible bathroom with a shower. Large mirrors fill the wall in the weights area, and the floor surface is made of grey rubber tiles.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Banging & clanging of equipment
  2. Music
  3. Whirr of cardio equipment
  4. Stomping from people on treadmills
  5. People talking & laughing
Smell

Smells

  1. Rubber matting
  2. Sporting ointments
  3. Body odour (occasional)
  4. Cleaning products
  5. Controlled air environment
Touch

Feel

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

Sight

  1. Grey rubber flooring
  2. People exercising
  3. Fluorescent lights & natural light
  4. Exercise equipment
  5. Mirrors
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