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Arrival at Manning Aquatic Centre

Manning Aquatic Centre, situated on Elizabeth Street within Bathurst's central business district, is surrounded by low-rise commercial buildings, established trees, and a neighbouring bowls club. The facility has a striking streetscape with elements of red brick, blue-coloured concrete, steel, and glass.

The car park is conveniently located on the east and southern sides, featuring a step-free ramp leading to a portico shelter extending from the entrance. A prominent facility banner adorns the blue walls to the right, and visitors can enter through an automatic glass sliding door.

The facility building is a commercial structure featuring red brick, blue-colored concrete, steel, and glass elements. Parking areas, occupied by cars of various colours and models, are situated on both the right and left sides of the building. The surroundings are adorned with trees.
The facility building is a commercial structure featuring red brick, blue-colored concrete, steel, and glass elements. The left side of the building is accompanied by trees and ornamental plants, running parallel to the building and the concrete pathway. The entrance is further ahead, leading to additional commercial buildings equipped with solar panels. A person is standing under the shade of a tree near the curb.
The building entrance features an automatic glass door under a portico. On the left, there is a parking area with cars of various shades and models. To the right is a blue wall displaying the facility's name. A landscape of shrubs is in front of the building, with a rubbish bin and a floodlight positioned on the right near the wall.
The building entrance has an automatic glass door under a portico, with a non-slip mat on the doorstep. On the left is a parking area with cars of various shades and models. To the right is a blue wall. A landscape of shrubs is in front of the building, with trees and shrubs visible on the left. Inside the building, checked tiles and retail items are visible.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Local road noises
  2. Trees rustling
  3. Whistles & shouts (occasional)
  4. External weather conditions
Smell

Smells

  1. Rural air
  2. Flower & pollens
  3. Trees & mulch
  4. Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
  5. External weather conditions
Touch

Feel

  1. External weather conditions
  2. Changing surfaces (bitumen-concrete)
  3. Walking
  4. Excitement & anticipation
Sight

Sight

  1. Low set concrete & brick structure
  2. Parked vehicles
  3. Trees & gardens
  4. Pedestrians

Entrance to Manning Aquatic Centre

Upon entering through the automatic glass sliding door, the reception is on the right, featuring prominent yellow countertops and façade. Directly ahead are the turnstiles for members and paid ticket holders.

Moving past the turnstiles is a retail area displaying clothing, swimwear, and goggles, with additional items showcased behind the reception desk. Raised planter boxes with indoor plants line the left side, providing additional privacy to the aquatic facility beyond.

The ceiling features an all-white design with LED lights, and the floor has alternating-coloured carpet tiles.

To the right is the reception area with a yellow-front desk, posters, computers, and retail items. A fridge with cold drinks is on its right. A low metal gate serves as a barrier, and a retractable banner stands in the middle. To the left, colorful posters and facility banners adorn the wall. Retail items are displayed after the barrier gates. The ceiling features dolphins and starfish imagery, and the floor has alternating colored carpet tiles.
To the right is the reception area with a lower desk, yellow front desk, posters, computers, and floral decorations. Facility banners are also visible. A fridge with cold drinks is behind. A low metal gate serves as a barrier. Retail items are displayed behind the reception desk. The ceiling features dolphins and starfish imagery, and the floor has alternating colored carpet tiles.
Retail items, including goggles and swimming accessories, are displayed behind the yellow reception desk. To the right is a low gate barrier and a retractable poster. The right wall is adorned with colorful posters and facility banners. The ceiling features all white with LED lights and sea creature imagery, and facility signage is suspended from the ceiling. The floor has alternating colored carpet tiles.
Retail items, such as goggles and swimming accessories, are exhibited behind the yellow reception desk. To the right, there is a low gate barrier and a retractable poster. On the left, tall planter boxes with indoor plants and a long display rack filled with goggles and swimwear are featured. The ceiling is all white with LED lights and facility signage is suspended from the ceiling. A flat-screen TV is mounted to the pillar on the left. The floor is covered with alternating colored carpet tiles
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echoes from aquatic centre
  2. Sudden shouts
  3. Children playing
  4. Splashing water
  5. Beeping & buzzing
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (mild)
  2. Carpet
  3. Cleaning products
  4. Controlled air environment
Touch

Feel

  1. Changing air environment
  2. Close proximity to others
  3. Handling cash/credit card
  4. Change in floor surfaces
Sight

Sight

  1. Bright colours
  2. Promotional & marketing materials
  3. Yellow reception desk
  4. People queueing
  5. Swimwear for sale

Indoor Aquatic Centre

To access the Indoor Aquatic Facility, move past the planter boxes to the right of the reception. Alternatively, move left towards the Café & exit to the external pool area. Upon entry is the Leisure Pool featuring a lazy river ride with umbrella water features & the walled toddler area. 

In the middle is the program pool often used for water aerobics classes. Aquatic wheelchairs are available for use. Further to the right is a 25m lap pool with ladder access at each corner, stepped entry, & a pool hoist at the closest corner.

To the right is the spa & sauna area. Bathrooms are available adjacent to the 25m pool and includes an accessible bathroom with a shower and adult change table.

In the middle is the Leisure Pool with a lazy river ride, umbrella water features, and a walled toddler area. The pool is surrounded by an overflow grid. On the left, there is bench seating and a free-standing banner on the pool deck. To the right is the Program Pool equipped with handrails. The area is surrounded by glass, and the ceiling features strips of transparent roofing that allow natural sunlight.
Access to the pool is via a ramp with handrails on the left, and on the right, there's a stepped entry with handrails and truncated domes. The Kids Leisure Pool and training Pool are on the far left, equipped with a ramp and handrail. To the right is the 25m lap pool with ladder access. A pool deck separates the two pools. The floor has matte grey tiles, and the ceiling features strips of transparent roofing, allowing natural sunlight and large aircon vents.
Pool access is via a left ramp with handrails and a right stepped entry with handrails and truncated domes. The 25m lap pool with ladder and handrail access is on the right. Freestanding banners adorn the pool deck. The floor features matte grey tiles, and the ceiling has strips of transparent roofing for natural sunlight, complemented by large aircon vents. The left corridor leads to the bathroom, where a drinking fountain, rubbish bins, and bench chairs are visible.
The 25m lap pool features a ladder and handrails, accompanied by an aquatic wheelchair and hoist in the corner. Free Standing banners and a green noodle hose decorate the left pool deck. Matte grey tiles cover the floor, and strips of transparent roofing in the ceiling provide natural sunlight, along with large aircon vents. Tiered seating is available on the far left, and bench chairs are positioned on the right.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Children playing
  2. Whistles
  3. Sudden shouts
  4. Splashing water
  5. Echoes
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine
  2. Humidity
  3. Wet towels/clothes
  4. Controlled air environment
Touch

Feel

  1. Wet (when in water)
  2. Close proximity to others
  3. Calm & relaxed
  4. Elevated heart rate
  5. Floating (in water)
Sight

Sight

  1. High, white ceiling
  2. Exposed steel beams
  3. Skylights & fluoro spotlights
  4. Reflections & glare
  5. People swimming

Outdoor Aquatic Centre

Accessing the Outdoor Aquatic Pool at Manning Aquatic Centre is possible via two ways. First, turn left from the reception, head towards the Café, and pass through the manual outward-opening glass door. Second, the frequently used access point is through the middle of the indoor pools, often utilised by entire school groups.

The 50m lap pool, equipped with handrails on all corners, is adjacent to a shaded grandstand and surrounded by grassed areas. The external aquatic centre features a grassed perimeter with picnic tables, making it a common spot for sunbathing and exercise.

Accessing the outdoor pool is through a manual, outward-opening glass door leading to the Outdoor Aquatic Centre. Manicured grass surrounds both sides, with a rubbish bin positioned on the right. The 50m Lap Pool is directly ahead, featuring floating ropes in alternating shades of red, white, and blue. A man is seated on the pool deck next to a free-standing banner, and a shade is visible on the opposite side of the pool.
The 50m Lap Pool showcases floating ropes in alternating shades of red, white, and blue, complemented by colorful buntings running across the pool. Positioned in the middle of the pool deck is a free-standing banner. The opposite side of the pool offers tiered seating with a shade cloth, accompanied by tall floodlights. The raised pool deck on the left is adorned with banners, while tall trees and grass are present on the left side.
The 50m Lap Pool features handrail access, and floating ropes in alternating shades of red, white, and blue, complemented by colorful buntings running across the pool. Positioned on the right side of the pool deck is a free-standing banner. On the left side of the pool, tiered seating with shade cloth is present, accompanied by tall floodlights. The raised pool deck on the left is adorned with banners, while tall trees and grass are present on the right side.
The 50m Lap Pool includes handrail access and floating ropes in alternating shades of red, white, and blue, accompanied by colorful buntings across the pool. On the left side, there is tiered seating with a shade cloth, and the raised pool deck is adorned with banners. To the right, the facility building is visible with floodlights, and green grass is present.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Children playing
  2. Whistles
  3. Sudden shouts
  4. Directional instructions
  5. Splashing water
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine
  2. Grass
  3. Wet towels/clothes
  4. External weather conditions
  5. Fresh air
Touch

Feel

  1. Wet (when swimming)
  2. External weather conditions
  3. Close proximity to others
  4. Calm & relaxed
  5. Floating (in water)
Sight

Sight

  1. People swimming
  2. Glare & reflections
  3. People relaxing under shade & trees
  4. People sun bathing
  5. External weather conditions
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