Nerang Aquatic Centre Visual Story

Arrival from Martin Street Entrance

Arrival at Nerang Aquatic Centre from Martin Street with yellow curb marking along an intersection. The sloping road has a middle red brick section and is connected to a middle red and white road markings. Opposite the road is the facility with a small number of designated car spaces marked by white lines, which are occupied by varying brands and colors and cars.

Across Martin Street is a concrete pathway leading to Nerang Aquatic Centre entrance. Grass lawn with a grey wooden boardwalk guide surrounds the facility. Two yellow bollards with red lines and a red bell-shaped lamp post are at the start of the pathway. A grey metal handrail with strings of wire underneath is placed only on the right side of the pathway.

View standing on the start of the concrete pathway with two yellow bollards leading to the entrance and reception desk of Nerang Aquatic Centre. The right side is lined with grey metal handrails with strings of wire underneath, while the left side is red bell-shaped lamp posts. The left section is mostly occupied by grass and tall trees. Hanging on the black perimeter fence is a large blue advertisement and a green signboard detailing the name of the centre.

Image shows a red bridge section with grey guardrails connected from the concrete pathway. On both sides is a beautiful landscape of well-maintained grass and a shrub above an arranged rock. Right after the red bridge section is the administration office of a small crème brick building with a prominent hole in the wall. Visible from this position is the colorful sun shades covering the pool.

Sounds

Screeching parrots
Moving vehicles
Rustling leaves
External weather conditions
Footsteps on concrete

Smells

Coastal air
Gum trees
Grass
External weather conditions
Concrete

Feel

External weather conditions
Anxiety
Walking/movements
Anticipation
Concrete underfoot

Sight

Established gum trees
Undulating streets
Moving vehicles
Flying birds
Pedestrians

Arrival from Cotton Street Entrance

Arrival at Nerang Aquatic Centre from Cotton Street with a red brick road. This road is sloping downward with a number of designated car park spaces marked by white and yellow lines. On the right are residential buildings with similar designs and are enclosed by a white fence with trees. Tall trees with a large canopy cover surround the facility. The red bell-shaped lamp posts and a large white dome-shaped structure are evident from this position.

Concrete path with wooden boardwalk guide leading to the entrance and reception desk area through Ned Fitzpatrick Park. Behind the wooden boardwalk guide is a blue signboard detailing the name of the centre. The park has a well-maintained grass landscape, trees with great foliage, and a seating area with a table protected by solid green roofing for picnics. There is a tree stump in the middle of the pathway that creates a diversion.

There are two grey rectangular bollards at the start of the red bridge with grey guardrails with strings of wire underneath. There are also red bell-shaped lamp posts next to this bridge. A black fence separates the outdoor amenities from the park.

Sounds

Screeching parrots
Moving vehicles
Rustling leaves
External weather conditions
Birds chirping

Smells

Coastal air
Gum trees
Grass
External weather conditions
Chlorine (faint)

Feel

External weather conditions
Anxiety
Walking/movements
Anticipation
Concrete underfoot

Sight

Moreton Bay gum trees
Undulating trees
Moving vehicles
Flying birds
Signage

Entrance

A low-height reception counter adjoining a tall black pool fence creates an entry point to pay or scan for admittance to the Nerang Aquatic Centre. There is a large dark blue signboard containing the opening hours, the different facilities, and their rules and conditions and a red bell-shaped lamp post near the black fence. On the right is a small, black, open sign and a garden filled with shrubs and trees with abundant foliage.

The reception desk at Nerang Aquatic Centre is made of grey brick, a colorful graphic with animated ocean creatures, and a light blue countertop. An important reminder in black, white, and red small sign board is placed on the front side of the reception desk. The reception staff wears a black polo shirt. There is a white wall to the right with a hole that allows a view of what’s inside.

There is a small retail area with aquatic items, snacks, and beverages after entering through the gate and admittance through the reception desk. It has a grey brick reception desk with a light blue countertop designed with colorful animated ocean creatures. Directly in front is the blue sign board for the conditions of entry to the pool and a small whiteboard. From here, guests can see the different outdoor aquatic amenities.

View standing from the retail area in Nerang Aquatic Centre. To the left is the main 10-lane, 25m pool with a white dome structure. The pool has red, blue, and white floating rope lanes, a string of triangular blue flags overhang, and a pool ladder distinguished by the curvy handle. The start of the pool has an elevated blue and white tiled floor and diving blocks on top with a blue cover. Directly ahead is a small splash park and toddler wading pool.

Sounds

Splashing water
Surging water
Directional instructions
Electronic beeping
Children shouting

Smells

External weather smells
Gum trees
Grass
Cleaning products
Drinks & food aroma

Feel

Interpersonal anxiety
Anticipation
Money handling
Close proximity to others
Excitement

Sight

Contrasting lighting
Barrier entry
Staff in uniform
Splashing water
External weather conditions

Outdoor Aquatic Centre

The 25m, 10 lane pool with a large white shaded doom structure at the outdoor aquatic center in Nerang Aquatic. There are two strings of triangular blue flags wrapped around the black poles on the opposite side of the pool. Diving blocks with safety cover are placed on each lane, separated by red, blue, and white floating rope lanes. It has a wide pool deck with three long rolls of blue waterproof tarpaulin at the back.

The 25m, 10 lane pool with a large white shaded doom structure at the outdoor aquatic center in Nerang Aquatic. There are two strings of triangular blue flags wrapped around the black poles on the opposite side of the pool. Diving blocks with safety covers are placed on each lane, separated by red, blue, and white floating rope lanes. On the right are black and grey tiered seating.

There are red, light green, and yellow shade sails protecting the splash park, toddler wading pool, and the seating area. There is a red mushroom fountain, a large blue frog with a short red water slide, a light blue mushroom fountain, and a cone bucket area with red, blue, and yellow colors. The seating section to the far right has yellow and light blue plastic chairs and tables.

The image shows the Nerang Aquatic Centre's outdoor pool area, featuring a 25m, 10-lane pool covered by a white dome on the left side. There are red and light green shade sails protecting the splash park and toddler wading pool. Water features include a red mushroom fountain, a large blue frog water slide, a light blue mushroom fountain, and a cone bucket area with red, blue, and yellow colors. At the back, there are two large blue tents and a 25m, 4-lane pool separated by a black fence.

Sounds

Splashing water
Surging water
Directional instructions
Excited people
Sudden shouts

Smells

External weather smells
Gum trees
Grass
Wet towels and clothes
Chlorine (mild)

Feel

Wet
Elevated heart rate
Elevated body temperature
Splashing water
Fun & excitement

Sight

Contrasting lighting
Shaded areas
Lifeguards on duty
Splashing water
External weather conditions

Indoor Aquatic Centre

Low-set grey building with tinted glass walls and sheet metal roofing of the indoor programs pool at Nerang Aquatic Centre. It has a cream-colored wall and a white ceiling. On the left grey foundation support are two silver frames with graphics. The indoor pool is behind the large blue tent with a grey picnic table.

The indoor programs pool at Nerang Aquatic Centre has a dark grey wall and a white ceiling. Artificial lighting on the white ceiling forms a rectangular shape directly on the pool to illuminate the area. There is a ramp entry on the end with metal handrails. There are benches available around the pool deck. On the right side is a large wooden bench with a blue roll underneath.

Near the pool edge is a warning sign for shallow water of 0.9 m painted on the floor. There is also a small white sign board for the No Diving warning. On both sides of the pool deck are the benches placed against the wall. On the grey wall to the back, divided by white lines, are adverts. There is a small section on the left wall to the back with colorful cubes.

View from the ramp access of the indoor programs pool. At the entry is a red letter warning for “Caution - Ramp Entry.” A no entry sign is placed on the pool deck directly in front of the ramp access with handrails. Near the No Diving white sign board is another caution for “Sudden drop off” detailed on the right pool deck. Further to the back is a black garbage bin. There are blue circles on the ceiling.

Sounds

Echoes
Whispering
Splashing (light)
Water moving (light)
Footsteps on concrete

Smells

Chlorine (strong)
Cleaning products
Damp clothes
Soaps & toiletries (bathroom)
Wet concrete

Feel

Controlled air environment
Calm
Refreshed
Calm & relaxed
Relaxed

Sight

Shaded areas
Fluroescent lighting
People moving slowly
Low set building
Indoor pool

Amenities

Two aquatic wheelchairs on the pool deck of the 25m, 4-lane outdoor pool. The left aquatic wheelchair has a light green seat and a back support. It has a light blue frame for the foot and a light blue handle for pushing. The right wheelchair has a waterproof cloth cover for seat and back support. It has two-foot support and is composed of cream metal frames.

Accessible bathrooms at Nerang Aquatic Centre are through a short ramp access with metal handrails. The bathroom is between two Staff Only dark grey doors and is marked by a white metal label for a Unisex Toilet and liquid hand soap dispenser. The area can be distinguished by the white brick wall with a colorful painted turtle and a long grey bench placed against the wall.

Inside the accessible bathroom at Nerang Aquatic Centre. Near the door is the toilet with a blue toilet cover and white back support. Grab bars are available on the walls near the toilet. On the left of the toilet is the tissue dispenser. There are two grey garbage bins inside the toilet and shower area. The shower has a tall white shower curtain, a wall-mounted shower seat, a shower head with grab bars, and a small basin with a tall wall mirror. The bathroom has a tiled floor with white walls.

Accessible toilet and a female toilet at Nerang Aquatic Centre. It is marked by a small blue sign and dark grey doors. Three blue-green plastic chairs are outside, on the left side of the accessible toilet. There is an open corridor to the left. The toilet inside has a white brick wall, while outside is a light brown brick wall with a small glass window and an air ventilation window. Below the white bulletin is a colorful graphic of a turtle.

Sounds

Flushing water
Bowel movements
Crumpling paper
People talking
Chatter

Smells

Air freshener
Bathroom odours (maybe noticeable)
Cleaning products
Soaps & toiletries (bathroom)
Deodorant & perfumes

Feel

Splashing water
Bowel movements
Close proximity to others
Relief
Refreshed

Sight

Bright lights
Reflection
Aquatic wheelchair
Pool hoist
People swimming

Two hands shaking Thankyou graphic

Thank You

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