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Keilor East Leisure Centre Visual Story

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Arrival at Keilor East Leisure Centre

The Keilor East Leisure Centre, situated off Quinn Grove, is a sizable grey-and-white building with a glass facade, recognizable by the 'MOVE' signage at the entrance. The car park provides various accessible car parking spaces adjacent to the centre's entrance, with step-free access.

A designated taxi drop-off and pick-up zone is positioned in front of the building, also offering step-free access to the curb and footpath.

A two story building with a concrete and glass facade. bearing a sign reading "Moonee Valley" flanked by "Move" in larger letters is centered in the image. To the left, there is a grey sports car parked beside a small tree. To the right, pedestrians are walking towards the entrance. There is a yellow bin in the foreground on the right, and a series of short bushes line the pathway leading up to the building.
The entrance to the facility features double automatic glass sliding doors adorned with stickers. Glass walls surround the front and sides, while large concrete posts are visible to the left. In the foreground lies a spacious concrete concourse.
The facility entrance is outfitted with double automatic glass sliding doors, separated by a non-slippery mat. Stickers and posters are affixed to the glass wall. The second door leads into the building's interior. White tiles and a white ceiling with stylish light fixtures adorn the interior. Visitors are also present.
To the left stands a two-storey building with a glass facade and an extended front. Adjacent is a car park and driveway filled with various vehicles. Landscape plants, trees, and metal bollards line the building's front.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Birds chirping
  2. Trees & leaves rustling
  3. Vehicle sounds
  4. People talking & laughing
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh air
  2. Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Natural environment esp animal smells
  5. Concrete dust
Touch

Feel

  1. Walking
  2. External weather conditions
  3. Change in floor surfaces
  4. Excitement & anticipation
  5. Change in temperature
Sight

Sight

  1. Shaded areas
  2. External weather conditions
  3. Moving & parked vehicles
  4. Colour contrasts
  5. Grey & white building

Entrance & Café

Entry to the Keilor East Leisure Centre is through automatic glass doors into the open foyer. The reception desk is located to the left, while the Café and seating area are on the right leading towards the turnstiles.

Passing through the turnstiles, which offer accessibility access for wheelchairs and carer assistance, leads into the aquatic area. The vibrant AquaPlay Park is the initial attraction in this area, featuring play elements suitable for wheelchair users.

The reception foyer includes an accessible change room and shower, conveniently positioned at the left of the entrance for easy access. Furthermore, a mini library with concave bookshelves holding books is placed in front of the change room.

An indoor area has grey flooring and ceiling with recessed lighting and a large directional sign. To the left, there's a reception desk with a silver facade. On the right, a cafe counter holds multiple electronic cash registers and a menu display, with condiments arranged atop a cupboard. In the foreground, an open area features a banner and a couple of promotional stands. In the background, an entrance with turnstile gates is visible.
Indoors, grey flooring and ceiling are illuminated by recessed lighting, with a large directional sign. To the left, a cafe reception counter hosts multiple electronic cash registers and a menu display, with plastic cups and condiments atop a cupboard. On the right, plastic chairs and tables are arranged. In the foreground, promotional stands are featured. In the background, a blue wall and stairs with handrails are visible.
A small retail space with light grey flooring. On the left, is a closed wooden door with a digital keypad. The right features shelves with goggles and promotional stands. The ceiling has an intricate geometric design with recessed lighting. In the background, the cafe counter is visible. Queue bollards and planter boxes with indoor plants are positioned in front of the counter.
In the accessible bathroom, the toilet bowl with hand grabs is positioned in the corner. Beside it, a rubbish bin and a tissue dispenser are placed. To the left, a shower with hand grabs is affixed to the wall, with a bench chair beside it. On the right, a wash basin and a hand dryer are mounted to the wall, with a rubbish bin underneath.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Splashing water
  2. Café sounds
  3. Electronic beeps & buzzing
  4. People talking & laughing
  5. Directional instructions from staff
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (mild)
  2. Coffee aromas
  3. Food aromas
  4. Bathroom odours (maybe noticeable)
  5. Controlled air environment
Touch

Feel

  1. Shared personal space
  2. Physical barrier
  3. Change in floor surfaces
  4. Relief (in bathroom)
  5. Exchanging money
Sight

Sight

  1. People queueing
  2. Mid level lighting
  3. Contrasting colours
  4. People eating & drinking
  5. Food & drinks for sale

Aquatic Centre

The Aquatic facility is directly ahead of the main entrance, accessible through the turnstile gates. Upon entering, the Water Play area is straight ahead, featuring colorful floors, sprinklers, showers, hoops, and a slide.

To the left are the unisex Bathroom/Change Room and Lockers. Continuing left leads to the Aquatic Wellness Area, accessible through a glass door. Adjacent is the Learn to Swim Pool, equipped with a ramp with handrails.

To the right from the entrance is the 25m lap pool with a ramp and handrails. Despite water movement and sound, the area is spacious. Aquatic wheelchairs and accessible toilets are provided.

The entrance to the aquatic centre is through an automatic glass sliding door adorned with posters. On the left, a partially visible person stands behind frosted glass. Various posters and signs are affixed next to the door. To the right, an indoor playground with a water feature, including a slide, hoops, and splash areas, is visible. The ceiling and floor are both white. In the foreground is a turnstile gate.
Indoor swimming facility with a children's water play area featuring colourful hoops, sprinklers, and a slide. To the right, there are windows and a clear space leading to an adult pool barely visible in the background. The ceiling has exposed metal beams and skylights. The floor is tiled in blue and white with wet patches reflecting the overhead lights.
Inside the swimming facility, a sign reading "Aquatic Wellness" hangs above a large glass window, displaying a brightly-lit pool area. On the left, a corridor features several doors, signage, and a bench. To the right, the pool perimeter includes a ramp with handrails, lifeguard stands, and swimmers. Above, a white ceiling with recessed lighting illuminates the space. The glossy floor reflects the lighting.
To the left is a pool with a ramp entrance, equipped with handrails. On the right is a children's play area featuring slides, sprayers, and colourful tiles. Free-standing banners are placed on the pool deck. The area is surrounded by glass. Above, a white ceiling with recessed lighting illuminates the space.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Splashing water
  2. Running water
  3. People talking & laughing
  4. Safety & directional instructions
  5. Echoes
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (mild)
  2. Cleaning products (mild)
  3. Bathroom odours (maybe noticeable)
  4. Soap & toiletries (bathroom)
  5. Wet/damp clothes
Touch

Feel

  1. Wet & being splashed
  2. Elevated heart rate
  3. Elevated body temperature
  4. Shared personal space
  5. Relief (in the bathroom)
Sight

Sight

  1. Reflections & glare
  2. People swimming
  3. Water splashing
  4. Children playing
  5. Colourful equipment

Aquatic Wellness

To access the Aquatic Wellness area from the main entrance, pass through the turnstile gates and enter through the automatic glass door leading to the aquatic center. Turn left and follow the pool deck to a room labeled "Aquatic Wellness."

The area features a dedicated warm water program pool for relaxation and therapeutic exercises. Visitors can also enjoy the spa, sauna, and steam room for further relaxation.

The accessible Changing Places Facility includes an electronically operated sliding door, shower, ceiling hoist, electronic changing table, privacy screens, accessible toilet, and hand-washing sink with handrails. Additionally, three other accessible change rooms are available.

In an indoor pool area labeled 'Aquatic Wellness', a glass entrance is on the left with a blue poster detailing opening hours. On the right stands a banner stand. In the centre, a pool equipped with a ramp and handrails are partly visible, with safety cones on the deck. The ceiling features recessed lighting, exposed metal beams, skylights, and large air conditioning pipes. The floor is tiled grey.
In an indoor pool area labelled 'Aquatic Wellness', a glass entrance is on the left with a blue poster detailing opening hours. On the right stands a banner stand. In the centre, a pool equipped with a ramp and handrails are partly visible, with safety cones on the deck. The ceiling features recessed lighting, exposed metal beams, skylights, and large air conditioning pipes. The floor is tiled grey.
An indoor swimming pool is equipped with a ramp and handrails, as well as floating ropes. On the left, a wall features windows, doors leading to accessible change toilets and change rooms, and a drinking fountain. Bench chairs are positioned on the pool deck, along with two orange cones. The ceiling displays triangular beams and skylights, as well as large air conditioning pipes. The floor is tiled grey.
A closer view. An indoor swimming pool equipped with a ramp and stairs, both with handrails. Bench chairs are positioned against the glass wall on the left. At the far end, a door leading to accessible toilets is visible. Aquatic wheelchairs are arranged against the wall. Adjacent to the pool on the right is a spa. The ceiling features exposed beams and skylights. The tiled floor surrounds the pool.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Hair dryer
  2. Echo
  3. Flushing toilets (bathroom)
  4. Running water
  5. Water bubbling (Spa)
Smell

Smells

  1. Bathroom odours (in bathroom)
  2. Chlorine (mild)
  3. Cleaning products
  4. Deodorants
  5. Therapeutic oil scent
Touch

Feel

  1. Changing clothing
  2. Refreshed
  3. Wet
  4. Shared personal space
  5. Change in body temperature
Sight

Sight

  1. Middle level lighting
  2. Reflections
  3. People changing clothing
  4. Changing Places Facility
  5. Program pool

Gymnasium

To access the Gym at Keilor East Leisure Centre, turn right from the main entrance and enter through a manual glass door at the end of the lobby, marked by a blue wall. On the right is the Cycle Studio with rows of stationary bikes, while lockers are on the left.

At the end of the corridor is another glass door leading to the Health Studio, a large room with black and blue rubber tiles. Here, cardio machines including treadmills, bench machines, Smith machines, and stationary bikes are lined up.

Free weights and kettlebells are arranged near the wall, with an accessible bathroom and showers also available.

An indoor corridor with blue walls. On the left, a bulletin board with various notices hangs next to a recessed, lit alcove with a door. On the right, glass doors with wooden frames lead to other rooms. Overhead, rectangular light fixtures are set into a grey ceiling. The floor is grey and the ceiling is white with recessed lights. The corridor extends into the background.
An interior space features a turquoise wall on the left, adorned with a poster and a white rectangular sign. Glass doors on the right offer a view into another room with yellow elements. On the left is a door with a timber front, accompanied by a fire extinguisher and a fire hose reel mounted to the wall. In the foreground, the grey floor transitions into carpet. The ceiling is white and features recessed lighting.
Interior of a gym with a row of ICG-branded stationary bikes, aligned towards a screen at the front. On the right, additional bikes are staggered behind. The room has blue walls with mirrors, wall fans, and a flat-screen TV mounted. The white ceiling features recessed lighting and air vents. The floor is covered in timber.
An indoor gym features a row of treadmills on the left and elliptical trainers on the right. The ceiling is fitted with insulation foams and exposed metal beams, with fluorescent tube lights. The floor is covered with blue carpet. Wall fans and flat-screen TVs are affixed to the walls, with a potted plant visible on the right.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Banging & clanging of weights
  2. Sounds from cardio equipment
  3. Grunting & groaning of gym attendees
  4. Whir of fans
  5. Music
Smell

Smells

  1. Sporting ointments (occasional)
  2. Cleaning products (mild)
  3. Body odours (close proximity)
  4. Air conditioning
  5. Rubber matting
Touch

Feel

  1. Elevated heart rate
  2. Close proximity to others (when busy)
  3. Elevated body temperature
  4. Sweating
  5. Exhaustion
Sight

Sight

  1. People exercising
  2. Glare & reflections
  3. People sweating
  4. Exercise equipment
  5. Fluorescent lighting

Level One Group Fitness & Wellness Studio

The Group Fitness Studio on Level 1 of the Keilor East Leisure Centre is accessible via lift or stairs with handrails, located to the right of the cafe area. Using the lift, turn right for the Fitness Studio and left for the Wellness Studio.

The Fitness Studio features timber floors and exercise equipment lining the walls, with a platform for the instructor. The Wellness Studio is a separate room, with rows of Pilates reformers on the sides and a small platform.

Both studios have timber floors, black retractable projector screens, and white ceilings with recessed lighting. An accessible bathroom is also available next to the Fitness Studio, along with a seating area for visitors to relax after fitness activities.

The interior of a modern building showcases a grey tiled floor and ceiling with recessed lighting. To the left, there is a lift and a signboard, while to the right, a stairwell with yellow steps leads upstairs. Plant pots decorate the area, and in the background, a blue wall features a mounted television screen and a framed picture beside it.
Access the Health Studio via stairs with handrails and truncated domes. On the right, there's a manual glass door with signage. To the left, a lobby secured by a glass railing leads to other facilities. The floor features grey tiles, while the white ceiling has recessed lighting. Another door with posters is positioned in the middle.
Inside a gym with a timber floor and a white ceiling featuring recessed lighting and air conditioning vents. Exercise equipment lines the left wall, while racks of dumbbells, a platform, and red exercise steps are on the right. Central air conditioning units are on both walls. Flat-screen TVs, fans, and speakers are mounted. Chairs are against the walls, and black retractable projection screens fill the right section.
An empty fitness studio with a timber floor and white ceiling, featuring recessed lights and air conditioning vents. To the left, black mats, exercise equipment, and chairs are neatly arranged beside large retractable screens. In the middle, a raised black platform. To the right, more equipment is piled. Wall fans and flat-screen TVs are mounted on the walls.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Banging & clanging of equipment
  2. Instructions from coaches
  3. Music
  4. Grunting & groaning of attendees
  5. Bathroom sounds
Smell

Smells

  1. Sporting ointments (occasional)
  2. Body odours (close proximity
  3. Controlled air environment
  4. Air conditioning
Touch

Feel

  1. Relaxed & calm
  2. Motivated
  3. Excitement & anticipation
  4. Body anxiety
  5. Elevated heart rate
Sight

Sight

  1. People exercising
  2. Exercise equipment
  3. Reflections & glare
  4. Fluorescent lighting
  5. Projector screens

Pool Pod

Keilor East Leisure Centre has introduced new accessibility equipment to support swimmers with mobility issues, offering an alternative to pool steps or ramps. The Pool Pod Platform provides independent access to the water and is constructed from stainless steel, powered by rechargeable batteries. 

The back of the Pool Pod has an automatic door that works like passenger lift doors. Three sets of controls are located on the deck, on the platform, and in the pool. A wheelchair locks automatically in place when positioned on the platform. With a lifting capacity of 250kg, it can carry two users at once, and its two foldable seats allow for either two seated users or one seated user with a wheelchair.

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Hearing

Sounds

  1. Splashing water
  2. Quiet ambiance
  3. Pool filter hum
  4. Directional instructions
  5. Occasional beeps
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine
  2. Cleaning products
  3. Bathroom odours (maybe noticeable)
  4. Faint soap traces
  5. Metal scent
Touch

Feel

  1. Smooth, cool surface
  2. Gentle pressure
  3. Subtle buoyant resistance
  4. Weight shift
  5. Relaxed & calm
Sight

Sight

  1. Pool pod
  2. People swimming
  3. Nearby amenities
  4. Aquatic wheelchairs
  5. Ripples & reflections
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