Lakeside Leisure Centre Visual Story

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1. Arrival and Parking

The Lakeside Leisure Centre car park is accessed via Anketell Street. A pedestrian crossing connects the bus stop to the Leisure Centre entrance. Six accessible car parking spaces are located near the front of the facility. Step-free ramps link the asphalt car park to concrete walkways leading to the building.

The car park is surrounded by mature trees that provide shade and is lit by multiple lighting towers. The Leisure Centre entrance features a covered concrete platform with brick steps and handrails. The area includes paved pathways, brick retaining walls, and bollards separating pedestrian and vehicle zones.

Movement includes slow-moving cars and people in sporting or swimming attire. The ground surface is mainly asphalt with concrete walkways and pedestrian crossings. The environment includes the smell of cut grass and mulch, and the crunch of gravel underfoot.

A street intersection with a road curving to the left and another road extending to the right. In the centre, there are several large trees providing shade, with a sign partially visible among them. A scooter is parked near the trees. The pavement is smooth, and the area is well-lit with sunlight filtering through the leaves. On the left, a grassy area is bordered by a footpath, and a few cars are visible in the distance.
A stone sign with "Tuggeranong Town Park" in red letters is on the left, set against a backdrop of lush green trees. To the right, a tall stone pillar stands beside a paved path. The ground is covered with square tiles, and a road runs parallel to the path. In the background, more trees and a few parked cars are visible.
A car park with several vehicles is visible, surrounded by trees. On the left, there are rows of parked cars and tall streetlights. In the centre, a blue car is parked near a small island with a tree and a signpost. On the right, more cars are parked, and a building with a blue and red facade is partially visible in the background. The ground is paved with asphalt, and the area is well-lit by daylight.
A car park with a zebra crossing in the foreground. On the left, there is a large tree and a building with a blue and red facade. Several cars are parked, mostly white, with a few in other colours like orange. Tall trees line the parking area, and street lamps are visible. The road extends into the distance, flanked by more trees and greenery. The sky is clear with a few clouds.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Cars moving slowly
  2. Footsteps on gravel
  3. Leaves rustling in trees
  4. Occasional vehicle engines
  5. Distant pedestrian voices
Smell

Smells

  1. Cut grass
  2. Mulch
  3. Fresh outdoor air
  4. Asphalt warmth
  5. Tree foliage
Touch

Feel

  1. Crunchy gravel underfoot
  2. Smooth concrete ramps
  3. Cool shade from trees
  4. Warm asphalt surface
  5. Gentle breeze through leaves
Sight

Sight

  1. Mature trees shading car park
  2. Six accessible parking spaces
  3. Concrete pedestrian crossings
  4. People coming and going
  5. Parked cars

2. Entrance and Reception

Access into the entrance of the leisure centre is via two sets of automatic glass sliding doors. The first set of doors open into a small vestibule with a varnished wooden floor, followed by a second set of sliding doors into the main reception. The reception desk is positioned on the left side with a low-height counter. A central corridor extends from the reception, providing access to the aquatic centre, gymnasium, and exercise studios.

On the right, a glass sliding door leads to the hydrotherapy pool. The interior features varnished wooden floorboards, white walls, and a corrugated metal ceiling with multiple ceiling lights and fans. The space includes retail displays with swimwear and accessories. The area is enclosed by blue walls, with large windows along the corridor. 

Activity includes staff interactions and equipment use, with ambient sounds of computers and beeping devices. Temperature changes from outside to air-conditioned inside, and a chlorine scent may be noticeable near the pool entrance.

A building entrance with a blue facade and glass double doors in the centre. Above the doors, there's a security camera sign. To the left, a glass window and a metal railing are visible. On the right, a red brick wall and metal bike racks are present. A newspaper stand with "Canberra Weekly" is near the entrance. The floor is concrete with brick accents, and the ceiling is white with a curved design.
A blue entrance with double glass doors leading into a building with a wooden floor. On the left, a "No Smoking" sign and a "Street Library" sign are mounted on the wall. On the right, a "HAZCHEM" sign is visible above a rack holding copies of "Canberra Weekly". Two round wall lights are positioned on either side of the entrance. Inside, the word "Lakeside" is visible on the back wall.
Reception area of a leisure centre with a wooden floor and a corrugated metal ceiling. On the left, a reception desk with computers and a display of swimming accessories. Behind the desk, a colourful poster and a vending machine. On the right, a wall-mounted display screen above the words "Lakeside Leisure Centre" and racks of swim gear. The background features a corridor with glass windows.
A spacious interior with a wooden floor and a corrugated metal ceiling. On the left, there is a glass entrance with a black mat and a view of parked cars outside. In the centre, a display rack features colourful swim gear and accessories. To the right, a wooden counter with a black top has a cash register and promotional materials. Large windows line the wall, allowing natural light to fill the space.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Computers humming
  2. Beeping equipment
  3. Staff conversations
  4. Sliding door movement
  5. Footsteps on wood floor
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine smell - faint
  2. Clean indoor air
  3. Cleaning products - mild
  4. No strong odours
  5. Fresh air from outside
Touch

Feel

  1. Cool air-conditioned space
  2. Smooth wooden floor
  3. Glass door surfaces
  4. Metal handrails
  5. Even concrete path
Sight

Sight

  1. People coming and going
  2. Glass sliding doors
  3. Wooden varnished floor
  4. Reception desk with low counter
  5. Retail swimwear displays

3. Indoor Aquatic Centre

The indoor aquatic centre is accessed by moving down the corridor from reception and turning right through automatic glass sliding doors. The floor changes from varnished timber to cream-coloured tiles, with a light blue wall on the left. The corridor slopes down to the pool deck level, moving past the Lakeside Café on the right. Directly ahead and to the left is the 50-metre, eight lane indoor heated pool which can be accessed by either the ladder or steps with handrails. Coloured, tiered seating is available for spectators. To the right of the 50-metre pool is the program pools with beach-style step-free access, with the toddler pool located across from the programs pool. 

This space has a large dome-shaped roof with suspended blue air conditioning vents. Natural light enters through windows and ceiling lights. Accessible bathrooms and change rooms are available from the pool deck. The environment features tiled floors and walls, metal handrails, and seating areas including a café with tables and chairs. Pool lanes are marked with signs, and the area includes safety signage and pool rules. Activity levels may increase during swim sessions or events. You may hear water splashing and announcements. Humidity and chlorine smell may be present.

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring and a corrugated ceiling. On the left, there are glass sliding doors leading to another room with visible decorations. In the centre, a small round table with three white plastic chairs is placed against a wall featuring a community notice board filled with various flyers and notices. On the right, a counter and a corridor with large windows allowing natural light to enter. Ceiling lights are evenly spaced along the corridor.
Glass sliding doors with a metal frame, leading into a building. The left side has a blue wall with framed notices and a white dispenser. The right side shows part of a vending machine with a "Cool Ridge" label. Inside, the floor is tiled, and there are several circular ceiling lights. Through the glass, tables and chairs are visible, along with more notices and a view of greenery outside. Stickers and signs are on the doors.
A spacious indoor area with a tiled floor and ceiling lights. On the left, a bright blue wall displays various notices and information boards. In the centre, a long counter with a bin underneath leads towards a pool area visible in the background. On the right, a café counter with a glass display case and hanging lights is adjacent to a seating area with black chairs and tables. The pool area in the background features large windows and visible ductwork on the ceiling.
A swimming pool area with tiled flooring and a high ceiling featuring exposed pipes. In the centre, a sign indicates directions to the steam room, family change, and accessible change. On the left, a pool with colourful seating in red, yellow, and green. On the right, a ramp and steps lead to another pool area. Posters with safety information are displayed on the columns. Large windows in the background allow natural light to enter.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Water splashing from pools
  2. Announcements over speakers
  3. Footsteps on tiled floor
  4. Voices of swimmers and staff
  5. Air conditioning hum
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine from pool water
  2. Humidity in the air
  3. Mild cleaning product scent
  4. Fresh air from windows
  5. Café food aromas
Touch

Feel

  1. Cool tiled floor underfoot
  2. Wet bathers
  3. Wet when in pool
  4. Warm air near café area
  5. Stable indoor temperature
Sight

Sight

  1. People in bathers
  2. Toddlers playing
  3. Large dome-shaped roof
  4. People swimming
  5. Pool lanes with lane markers

4. Outdoor Splashpark

The outdoor splash park is located beyond the indoor aquatic centre, past the programs pool. Access is via an outward opening, manually operated door leading to a flat concrete surface that resembles a natural courtyard. The area features a water play zone with multiple fountain features under large blue and green shade sails supported by tall red poles. The splash pad is surrounded by curved yellow concrete seating.

Adjacent to the splash pad is flat grassland with mature trees and white bench seating. Concrete pathways connect the splash pad to the aquatic centre and surrounding parkland. The space is used for water play and informal recreation, with water splashing sounds from the fountains. You may hear rustling leaves, birds, and children playing. 

A splash pad with various water features is covered by a large blue shade sail supported by red poles. The ground is a mix of concrete and wet surfaces. On the left, a brick building with circular windows is visible. In the background, there are green trees and a white bench on a grassy area. The sky is partly cloudy.
A splash pad with various water features is in the centre, surrounded by a yellow barrier. Blue and green shade sails are supported by red poles above. On the left, there are white tables and chairs on a paved area. The right side has a red brick wall and more pavement. Trees with green foliage are in the background, providing a natural setting. The ground is a mix of concrete and brick patterns.
A playground with a splash pad is on the left, featuring a yellow circular base and colourful shade sails. Trees and picnic tables are in the grassy area. On the right, a red building with angular architecture and large windows is visible. In the foreground, there are planter boxes with greenery along a concrete path.
A splash pad with various water features, including fountains and colourful structures, is in the centre. The ground is wet, with some grass visible in the foreground. The background shows a red building with large windows and circular vents. Overhead, blue and green shade sails provide cover. The area is open and designed for recreational water play.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Water splashing from fountains
  2. Rustling leaves in trees
  3. Birds chirping nearby
  4. Children playing and laughing
  5. People talking
Smell

Smells

  1. Lingering chlorine scent
  2. Fresh cut grass nearby
  3. Sunscreen applied by visitors
  4. Moisture from water features
  5. Earthy smell from grass
Touch

Feel

  1. Cool mist from water jets
  2. Smooth concrete underfoot
  3. Soft grass adjacent to splash pad
  4. Wet from water
  5. Warm sun on exposed areas
Sight

Sight

  1. Blue and green shade sails overhead
  2. People in bathers
  3. Children playing in water
  4. Multiple water jets and fountains
  5. Mature green trees and white benches

5. Gymnasium and Exercise Studio

The gymnasium and exercise studio are accessed from reception by turning left along a corridor, passing the aquatic centre entrance on the right. The corridor has a varnished timber floor and leads to both spaces on the left via a slight ramp with handrails. The gymnasium is the first door on the left, accessed through manual outward-opening glass doors that are typically left open. Storage units are positioned to the right of the entry. Inside, the walls are white, and the ceiling is corrugated metal with strip lighting and ceiling fans. The floor is covered with grey rubber tile matting, and equipment includes weight machines, cardio machines, benches, and free weights.

Continuing along the corridor past a central office on the left, the next door leads into the exercise studio. The flooring combines timber parquet and carpet tiles. A central stage area is positioned for instructors, with mirrors behind, and exercise equipment is arranged along the walls. Male and female bathrooms are located across the corridor adjacent to the gymnasium and exercise studio, each including an ambulant toilet with grab rails.

Activity levels may increase during peak hours. Sounds may include cardio equipment, footsteps, clanging weights, and high-energy music. 

A hallway with a wooden floor and a white ceiling with recessed lights. On the right, there is a glass door leading to a gym with various exercise equipment visible inside. A poster is displayed on the wall next to the door. On the left, there is a wooden bench along the wall. Further down the hallway, a sign indicates directions to pools, a steam room, and an exit.
A spacious gym with various exercise machines. On the left, there are weightlifting racks with green weight plates. In the centre, several elliptical machines and strength training equipment are lined up. The right side features a mirrored wall reflecting more gym equipment, including dumbbells and benches. The ceiling has bright lights and a fan, while the floor is covered with dark rubber matting. A wall-mounted screen is visible in the background.
A spacious gym with various exercise equipment. On the left, there are weight machines and benches. In the centre, more weight machines and benches are arranged neatly. On the right, treadmills and rowing machines are lined up against the wall. The floor is dark and rubberised, while the ceiling features bright, recessed lighting. Large windows and a glass door are visible on the far left, leading to another room with wooden flooring.
A gym with various exercise equipment. In the centre, there are weight machines and benches. On the left, shelves hold exercise balls and resistance bands, with a rack of dumbbells nearby. On the right, a squat rack with weight plates is visible. The ceiling has fluorescent lights and mounted screens displaying information. The floor is covered with dark rubber matting.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Cardiovascular equipment noise
  2. Footsteps on rubber and wood
  3. Clanging of weights
  4. High-energy music playing
  5. Fans and air conditioning hum
Smell

Smells

  1. Rubber from floor matting
  2. Metal from weight equipment
  3. Clean indoor air
  4. Possible sweat odor
  5. No strong chemical smells
Touch

Feel

  1. Smooth wooden floor in corridor
  2. Slight ramp access to gym
  3. Rubber tile flooring underfoot
  4. Cool air from air conditioning
  5. Stable handrails in corridor
Sight

Sight

  1. Wooden varnished corridor floor
  2. Grey rubber tile gym floor
  3. Glass doors with metal frames
  4. White brick walls and mirrors
  5. Strip lighting and ceiling fans

6. Hydrotherapy Pool

The hydrotherapy pool is located to the right of the entrance, adjacent to reception, and is accessed through a glass sliding door requiring a swipe pass. The pool has a shallow end of 0.9 metres and a deep end of 1.6 metres, with the water temperature maintained at 34 degrees. The walls and ceiling are white, and the floor is finished with a combination of light grey and brown tiles.

Access to the pool is available via steps with handrails or a ramp with handrails. A Pelican hoist and aquatic wheelchairs are also available. Bench seating is positioned at either end of the pool. A unisex bathroom is located at the entrance and includes a shower with a bench seat and a toilet with grab rails. Adjacent is a Changing Places facility, which includes an adult change table, a shower with bench seating, a toilet with grab rails, and a ceiling hoist. Male and female amenities, including toilets, showers, and change rooms, are located at the far end of the pool and include an ambulant toilet with grab rails.

The environment has increased temperature and humidity, with a noticeable chlorine scent due to the warm water. Activity in this space is generally focused on rehabilitation and aquatic therapy, with step-free access and support equipment facilitating movement and use.

Entrance to a hydrotherapy pool area. The door is metallic with a sign above reading "HYDROTHERAPY POOL". To the left, there is a wall with horizontal lines and a sign instructing to use a pass to enter. Inside, a pool is visible with a pathway leading to it. The ceiling has exposed pipes and lighting fixtures.
An indoor swimming pool with a ramp leading into the water, surrounded by a brown tiled floor. On the left, there are two wheelchairs positioned near the pool's edge. The right side features a mechanical pool lift. The back wall has large windows and a few doors, with a bench and safety equipment visible. The ceiling is high with exposed beams and bright lighting.
Indoor swimming pool area with a clear blue pool on the left. A metal handrail descends into the water. On the right, a brown tiled floor leads to a wall with a bench and a partially open door with frosted glass panels. Above, a white ceiling with exposed beams and lights. A pool lift is positioned near the pool edge. Windows line the upper wall, and a yellow safety board is mounted on the wall. Warning signs are visible near the pool.
Indoor swimming pool with a tiled deck surrounding it. On the left, there's a pool lift and a wheelchair near a grey door with a circular window. The pool has metal handrails and a ramp for accessibility. The walls are white with several lights, and there are benches along the far wall. The ceiling is high with exposed beams and bright lighting. The floor is brown tile with drainage grates around the pool's edge.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Water splashing
  2. Mechanical hoist operation
  3. Footsteps on tiled floor
  4. Echoed voices
  5. Sliding door opening
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine
  2. Wet tile
  3. Clean disinfectant
  4. Humid air
  5. Pool chemicals
Touch

Feel

  1. Warm air temperature
  2. Humidity on skin
  3. Cool tiled floor
  4. Smooth metal handrails
  5. Wet surfaces near pool
Sight

Sight

  1. Light blue pool water
  2. Stainless steel handrails
  3. Brown and grey tiled floor
  4. White walls with windows
  5. Accessible bathroom fixtures

7. Central Change Rooms and Amenities

This change facility is centrally located within the Lakeside Leisure Centre and is accessible from multiple points, including the pool deck near the 50-metre lap pool. Separate male and female sections are provided, each with a similar layout and orientation. Entrance areas transition from timber-look flooring in the hallways to light grey tiled flooring within the change rooms, with the tiled surface continuing from the main pool deck. Walls are painted white, with sections of exposed brick, and ceilings include both strip and round lighting.

Inside, one section includes rows of shower stalls. Further in, a large open area provides bench seating, hooks for hanging clothes, and hand basins. Beyond this is another section with rows of toilet stalls, including an ambulant toilet with grab rails. Adjacent to the female bathrooms are two accessible unisex bathrooms, each including a shower with bench seating and a toilet with grab rails.

This space is used as the main change facility for the gymnasium, exercise rooms, and pool areas. Activity levels may increase during peak times. Sounds may include echoes of footsteps and voices, and humidity may be present due to the proximity to the pool.

A corridor with wooden flooring and a white panelled wall on the right. A long wooden bench is attached to the wall. A sign indicating a male change room is visible. On the left, a tiled area leads to a door marked "Danger Chemical Storage." The ceiling has circular lights, and further down the corridor, there are signs and a vending machine.
A room with light wooden flooring and white walls. On the right, there are two sets of shelves, one with a black frame and wooden shelves, the other white. In the centre, a black mat is on the floor near a door with a sign above it. On the left wall, a black-framed bulletin board displays various notices. The ceiling is light green with a circular light fixture.
A changing room with grey tiled flooring and a white ceiling with fluorescent lights. In the centre, there are benches with orange backrests and metal frames. On the left wall, there is a baby changing station and a waste bin. The right side has a sign indicating the direction to the pools and a glimpse of a toilet cubicle. Sinks with mirrors are visible near the entrance to the toilets. The walls are white brick, and there are coat hooks along the left wall.
A spacious locker room with grey tiled flooring and white walls. In the centre, there are benches with orange backrests and metal hooks above. To the left, there are several closed grey lockers. In the background, sinks with mirrors are visible. On the right, a sign indicates the direction to the gym. The ceiling is white with fluorescent lights. A red item is placed on one of the benches.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Showers splashing
  2. Voices from nearby areas
  3. Toilets flushing
  4. Doors opening and closing
  5. Ambient facility noise
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine from pool area
  2. Mild cleaning product scent
  3. Moisture in the air
  4. Neutral indoor air
  5. Occasional locker room scent
Touch

Feel

  1. Cool tiled floor underfoot
  2. Close proximity to others
  3. Changing clothes
  4. Enclosed space
  5. Wet floor from showers
Sight

Sight

  1. People getting changed
  2. Light grey tiled floors
  3. People wearing bathers
  4. Strip and round ceiling lights
  5. Showers and toilets
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