Nambour Aquatic Centre Visual Story

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Arrival at Nambour Aquatic Centre

The Nambour Aquatic Centre is a low-set brown brick building nestled amongst lush green trees. Multiple tree species, including giant palms and Moreton Bay Figs, provide substantial shading across the carpark. The carpark follows a winding course around the perimeter of the venue.

Accessible car parking spaces are located directly in front of the entrance, and step-free access guides wheelchair users from the car park to the entrance. Bicycle racks are also positioned nearby.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Birds chirping
  2. Rustling leaves
  3. Vehicle sounds
  4. People talking
  5. Footsteps on concrete
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh air
  2. Vehicle exhaust
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Natural environment esp animal smells
Touch

Feel

  1. Walking
  2. External weather conditions
  3. Changing floor surface
  4. Humidity (seasonal)
  5. Soft breeze
Sight

Sight

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

Entry at Nambour Aquatic Centre

Entry into the Nambour Aquatic Centre is through a combined passageway and reception area. People entering the aquatic centre queue to the right, and departing visitors to the left. The reception area features a brick façade, and a white pool fence and gate are positioned in the passageway to manage arriving and departing visitors. After payment verification, the gate is unlocked by staff. The pool is directly ahead upon entry.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Splashing water
  2. Running water
  3. Electronic beeps & buzzing
  4. Excited people
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (mild)
  2. Café aroma
  3. Cleaning products (mild)
  4. Sanitising products
  5. Wet/damp clothes
Touch

Feel

  1. Shared personal space
  2. Physical barrier
  3. Ground surface change
  4. Excitement
  5. Money handling
Sight

Sight

  1. People queueing
  2. Middle level lighting
  3. Contrasting colours
  4. Staff
  5. Brick reception counter

Navigating throughout Nambour Aquatic Centre

The splash park dominates the first experience within the Nambour Aquatic Centre, situated directly in front of and to the right of the reception area. There is substantial water movement with the water sprinklers, fountains, geysers, and colourful, winding water slides.

The accessible bathrooms are to the left upon entry, and the 50m outdoor pool, equipped with steps, handrails, and diving boards, is directly ahead. There is a tiered grandstand with shade adjacent to the pool. The space is very large, with ample area to move around.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Splashing water
  2. Running water
  3. Excited people
  4. Safety instructions
  5. Children playing
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (medium)
  2. External weather conditions
  3. Wet/damp clothes
  4. Soaps & toiletries (bathroom)
  5. Fresh air
Touch

Feel

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

Sight

  1. Contrasting colours
  2. External weather conditions
  3. Splashing
  4. Excited people
  5. Diving boards

Going to the Indoor Pool at Nambour Aquatic Centre

Located down a small ramp next to the 50m Outdoor Pool is an indoor 25m pool with enhanced accessibility, featuring steps with handrails. A roof and clear-walled sides surround the heated 25m Pool. The clear plastic walls can be raised or lowered depending on local weather conditions. A bench chair is against the wall for seating. Vibrant sea creature replicas decorate the corrugated wall outside the pool.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echo
  2. Splashing water
  3. Safety instructions
  4. People talking
  5. Pool filter hum
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (strong)
  2. Humidity
  3. Cleaning products (mild)
  4. Wet/damp clothes
Touch

Feel

  1. Wet
  2. Increased heart rate
  3. Shared personal space
  4. Change in body temperature
  5. Warm water
Sight

Sight

  1. Controlled middle level lighting
  2. Subdued physical activities
  3. Calmer environment
  4. Sea creature decoration
  5. People swimming

Accessible Equipment at Nambour Aquatic Centre

Two separate accessible changing facilities exist at the Nambour Aquatic Centre: one near the main entrance and a second within the indoor pool area. The accessible changing room features an accessible toilet with handrails, change tables, and a shower with bench chairs. A pool hoist and aquatic wheelchairs are also available for use.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Hair dryer
  2. Echo
  3. Flushing toilets
  4. Running water
  5. Chatter
Smell

Smells

  1. Bathroom odours (maybe noticeable)
  2. Chlorine (mild)
  3. Cleaning products
  4. Deodorants
  5. Soaps & toiletries (bathoom)
Touch

Feel

  1. Changing clothing
  2. Bowel & bladder movements
  3. Wet
  4. Shared personal space
  5. Refreshed
Sight

Sight

  1. Middle level lighting
  2. Reflections
  3. People changing clothing
  4. Accessible toilet
  5. Aquatic wheelchairs
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