Michael Wenden Aquatic Leisure Centre Visual Story

Arrival at Michael Wenden Aquatic Leisure Centre

The Michael Wenden Aquatic Leisure Centre is a low-set brown building (industrial, warehouse style) located next to a sporting field with a small car park adjoining the facility. The parking includes four accessible car parking spaces with a total of thirteen regular car spaces.

A ramped access allows for a step free entrance with four grey steps to enter into the venue through automatic glass sliding doors.

Sounds

Vehicles & traffic sounds
Birds chirping
Sporting announcements (occasional)
Gravel sounds

Smells

Fresh air
Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
External weather conditions
Chlorine (faint)

Feel

Gravel & concrete surfaces
Anticipation
External weather conditions
Humidity (seasonal)
Anxiety

Sight

Trees surrounding venue
Low set, brown building
Vehicles passing by
External weather conditions
Parked vehicles

Entrance to Michael Wenden Aquatic Leisure Centre

Leading through automatic, glass doors into reception which has a grey, curved reception and a seating area to the right. Behind the reception area is a small Café space that sells drinks, coffee and a small range of snacks.

Located to the left of reception is the Stadium and Gymnasium areas. Located to the right of reception is controlled access to the external 50m pool and recreational areas.

Sounds

People talking
Phones ringing
Beeping & buzzing
Bouncing balls
Directional instructions

Smells

Café aroma
Carpet
Controlled air environment
Cleaning products

Feel

Shared personal space
Physical barrier
Ground surface change
Money/credit card handling

Sight

Grey hatched carpet tiles
Neutral colours
Flags & signage
Fluorescent lighting
Reception counter

Stadium & Gymnasium at Michael Wenden Aquatic Leisure Centre

Down the corridor to the left from reception is the gym and the sporting stadium (two basketball courts in size). The gymnasium includes both cardio and weight training equipment and has rubber flooring.

The Stadium has an insulation lined roof with skylights and apricot coloured beams with a painted concrete floor. The six tiered stadium seating is made out of timber and is situated at one end of the stadium. Bathrooms are also in this area and include a shower and toilet with grab rails.

Sounds

Hum of pool filtration system
Echoes
Cheering, yelling (during game)
Bouncing balls
Banging & clanging of equipment

Smells

Chemical smell (stadium- mild)
Rubber smell (gymnasium floor- mild)
Body odours (close proximity)
Sporting ointments

Feel

Close proximity to others
Anxiety (when busy)
Touching Equipment
Elevated hear rate
Elevated body temperature

Sight

Bright lights & glare
Neutral colours
People exercising vigorously
Gym equipment
Seating

Pool, Café & Group Fitness at Michael Wenden Aquatic Leisure Centre

The expansive park-like outdoor area includes a outdoor 50m pool (closed during winter time) and also has a shallow area with a stepped entrance (no ramp entrance). The picnic and BBQ area has seating areas accessible via concrete pathways and also grassed distances.

A small group fitness room is available from the outdoor area for classes which includes a variety of equipment including free weights, barbells, pin loaded equipment and cardio machines. A flock of ducks may be seen living nearby.