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Arrival at Mackay ARC

The Mackay ARC is a large open air facility including both the aquatic and athletics facilities. Arrival is past the Athletics track with the car park attached directly to the aquatic facility.

The blue pools set against bright green grass creates a picturesque colour contrast. The main building at Mackay ARC is a low set building that supports customer service, café, retail and change room facilities. Multiple shade structures are built overtop two of the three pools.

A straight concrete road flanked by green grass and trees. On the right, a concrete structure displays facility signage. Additional concrete signages, including one directing to Aquatics, are adjacent. Trees, street lights, and benches line the left side. Further ahead, a low-set building comes into view.
A road with parking on both sides. To the left, cars are parked, occupying several spaces. On the right, accessible parking slots with blue wheelchair signs and yellow diagonal lines are visible. A bus and a grey vehicle are currently parked. Trees and a fence border the right side, and behind is an aquatic centre. Tall street lights are visible.
A concrete road with pedestrian markings leads to a low-rise building with a white roof, featuring a step-free ramp. Yellow truncated domes mark both ends of the lane. Road signs line the road edge. Bike racks, a bench chair, and tall street lights are visible on the far left. Trees and trimmed shrubs are on the right.
On the left is a low-rise facility building with an extended white roof. Tables, chairs, and rubbish bins are under the shade, along with bike racks positioned in front of a tree and grass. To the right, vehicles parked in the car park are visible. Trees line the front and sides, with a retractable banner in place.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Vehicle sounds
  2. Crunching gravel
  3. Birds chirping
  4. External weather conditions
Smell

Smells

  1. Grass
  2. Fresh air
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
  5. Gravel
Touch

Feel

  1. Anticipation
  2. Walking
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Change in floor surfaces
Sight

Sight

  1. Colour contrast
  2. External weather conditions
  3. Moving vehicles
  4. Walking pedestrians
  5. Open space

Entrance at Mackay ARC

Entry into Mackay ARC is via the ticketed customer service desk and a breezeway design. A number of entrance gates control the movement of arriving and departing visitors.

The Swell Café adjoins the customer service desk on the left hand side and a small retail offering of swimming items is located to the right. The learn to swim pool is directly past the Swell Café.

Tables and chairs for exterior dining are placed on a paved area in front of the cafe entrance. A wide serving counter with a glass window is visible. The left internal wall has a timber finish. The cafe name sign is attached to the left side. A ticketed entry turnstile and a folding security shutter are positioned to the right of the doorway. A fire extinguisher is mounted on the external wall alongside the entrance. The concrete exterior is painted white, with blue and grey trim accents.
On the left, a reception desk with a wooden front displays a prominent entry condition poster. A staff member stands at a computer. To the right, turnstile gates are visible. Nearby, a small café features an ice cream freezer and a yellow sign. Moveable tables and chairs are arranged. On the right, a retail area showcases swimming goggles and accessories. Further ahead, guests stand under shade structures.
The Swell Cafe displays a grey and white brick facade with a central banner and an ice cream freezer. Inside, food display racks adorn the counter. Wall decorations enhance the ambience. A hot drink dispenser with stacked paper cups is situated on the right. A large banner and a child's high chair are against the wall. A yellow signage is also placed in front.ambi
In the centre of an open area lies a pool with a ramp, stairs, and handrails. A metal fence borders the left, accompanied by trees. On the right, shade structures cover picnic tables set on well-maintained green grass. The white corrugated ceiling contrasts with safety banners on the walls. Guests swim while a lifeguard watches over.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Splashing water
  2. Music
  3. Electronic beeps & buzzing
  4. Excited people
  5. Directional instructions
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (faint)
  2. Café aroma (e.g. coffee)
  3. Sunscreen
  4. Sanitising products
Touch

Feel

  1. Shared personal space
  2. Physical barrier
  3. Ground surface change
  4. Anticipation
Sight

Sight

  1. People queueing
  2. Natural Lighting
  3. Staff in blue & orange uniforms
  4. Gated barrier to entry

Moving throughout Mackay ARC

The shaded learn to swim pool with accessible ramped entry and open air grassed area are immediately apparent as you move within the Mackay ARC. Moving to the right and away from the reception area is a second 25m six lane lap pool underneath a dedicated shade structure with accessible ramp entry.

Life guards wearing red and yellow uniform may be seen supervising the pool areas. A FINA approved 50m open aired 10 lane pool is located within the facility and includes a pelican pool hoist.

Indoor swimming pool with a ramp leading into the water, surrounded by metal railings. The pool area is covered by a ceiling with a grid pattern. On the left, a walkway with signs on the floor reads "NO ENTRY." In the background, there are people near a seating area and a wall with windows. The right side features a decorative screen with greenery visible through it. The floor is concrete, and the pool is calm and reflective.
On the left, there is a covered area with a swimming pool and a shaded seating area with benches. On the right, another covered area features similar shaded seating. The middle ground is a grassy open space leading to a distant view of trees and a clear sky. The foreground shows a well-maintained lawn, and the structures have modern, angular designs.
An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, bordered by a concrete deck. On the left, there are tables and chairs. The pool has metal handrails leading into the water. The ceiling is covered, and the area is well-lit. In the background, there are large windows with horizontal slats, allowing natural light to enter. Outside, a grassy area and some trees are visible. The floor is wet with visible caution signs.
An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, separated by red and white lane dividers. Blue starting blocks are positioned at one end. The pool is surrounded by a concrete deck with safety signs. The ceiling is high and white, with slatted panels allowing natural light. On the right, there are tables and chairs on a grassy area visible through large windows. The left side has a walkway with structural columns.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Splashing water
  2. External weather conditions
  3. Excited people
  4. Directional instructions
  5. Birds chirping
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (medium)
  2. Sunscreen
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Grass
Touch

Feel

  1. Wet & being splashed
  2. Increased heart rate
  3. Increased body temperature
  4. Shared personal space
  5. External weather conditions
Sight

Sight

  1. Contrasting colours
  2. Splashing water
  3. Excited people
  4. External weather conditions

Accessible equipment at Mackay ARC

Mackay ARC includes a Changing Places Facility boasting a height-adjustable, adult-sized changing bench, a tracking hoist system, and space for two people on either side of a peninsula toilet. 

With three aquatics chairs onsite, the entire facility has step-free access and ramped entry to both learn to swim and a 25m lap pool. A Pelican Pool hoist is available for both the 50m and learn to swim pool.

A wall with a geometric pattern of grey and blue panels. On the left, a large clock with "Zoggs" branding is mounted above a grey door. To the right, another door with a poster and a sign indicating accessible changing facilities. Further right, a sign for accessible toilets is visible. The floor is a plain brown surface, and there are small fixtures, possibly taps, on the lower right side of the wall.
A spacious, accessible bathroom with a grey floor and white walls. On the left, there is a large changing table with padded sections and instructional posters above. In the centre, a ceiling hoist system is installed, and a shower area with a curtain is visible. On the right, there is a toilet with support rails, a bin, and folded equipment against the wall. The ceiling has a rectangular light fixture.
On the left, a yellow spine board and a colourful bag hang on a grey and blue wall, with a sign and a small shelf. In the middle, a wooden-tiled shower area with two shower chairs, one blue and one beige, is visible. The floor is concrete with water stains. The ceiling is not visible.
A swimming pool with a hoist system on the right, featuring a wheelchair attached to it. The pool is indoors with a high ceiling and large windows on the left, allowing natural light to enter. The floor is wet and has a caution sign. In the background, there are benches and a fence with greenery visible through it. The pool area is spacious and well-lit.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echo
  2. Flushing toilet
  3. Running water
  4. Whirring electrical noises
Smell

Smells

  1. Bathroom odours (maybe noticeable)
  2. Chlorine (mild)
  3. Cleaning products
  4. Deodorants & perfumes
Touch

Feel

  1. Changing clothing
  2. Bowel & bladder movements
  3. Damp/wet
  4. Shared personal space
Sight

Sight

  1. Mid level lighting
  2. People changing
  3. Reflections
  4. Pelican hoist
  5. Swimming pools

Athletics at Mackay ARC

The Mackay ARC includes an Athletics Track, Clubhouse, and Canteen. The main car park is connected to the Athletics track and clubhouse via a long step-free concrete pathway. 

Entrance to the clubhouse is via a ramped pathway is situated to the left side of the building. The facility boasts an eight-lane 400m track, two jumping pits, a discus circle, discus/hammer circle, three shot put circles, dual pole vault runway, two javelin runways, and a multi-use playing field.

A paved walkway runs alongside a fenced athletic track on the left, with a grassy field inside. On the right, a sign with directional information stands near a row of trees. The path extends into the distance, bordered by a parking area. A single orange cone is visible near the sign.
A modern building with a colourful facade featuring yellow, orange, and blue panels. In the foreground, there is a concrete pathway and a low brick wall with steps leading up to the building. Metal railings are present near the steps. The surrounding area is grassy, with a tall streetlight on the left. The sky is clear with a few clouds.
A single-storey building with a sloped roof is in the centre, featuring a colourful facade with blue, yellow, and orange panels. In the foreground, a concrete path with metal railings leads to the building, with a ramp and steps. The surrounding area is grassy, with a few trees and a fence on the left. A low brick wall runs parallel to the path on the right. The sky is partly cloudy.
A building with a corner view, featuring a facade of alternating yellow and blue panels. Large, dark-framed windows are set into the walls. The building is situated on a concrete path that extends along its side. The roof is flat and extends outward, supported by metal poles. In the background, there is a grassy area with trees and a fence, and some structures are visible in the distance.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Competition starters gun
  2. Cheering/shouting
  3. Sudden sounds
  4. Excited people
  5. External weather conditions
Smell

Smells

  1. Grass
  2. Sunscreen
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Body odours (close proximity)
  5. Deodorants
Touch

Feel

  1. Excitement
  2. Elevated heart rate
  3. Elevated body temperature
  4. Close proximity to others
  5. External weather conditions
Sight

Sight

  1. Contrasting colours (esp. red & green)
  2. Open spaces
  3. People running/exercising
  4. External weather conditions
  5. Athletics track
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