Redcliffe War Memorial Swimming Pool Visual Story

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Arrival at Redcliffe War Memorial Swimming Pool

The Redcliffe War Memorial Swimming pool is a brick building in cream and grey colours, corrugated roofing and an arched dome feature and is located next to a busy suburban road. There is a collection of palm trees and flagpoles at the entrance creating a relaxed setting.

To the right is a set of apartment blocks and to the left are additional houses. There are two accessible car parking spaces located in the car park, which is situated behind the facility.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Moving vehicles
  2. Neighbouring childcare centre
  3. Echoes of music from classes
  4. Trees rustling
  5. External weather conditions
Smell

Smells

  1. Coastal air
  2. Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
  3. Palm trees
  4. External weather conditions
  5. Chlorine (faint)
Touch

Feel

  1. Anticipation
  2. Warm sunlight
  3. Change in floor surface
  4. Change in temperature
  5. Soft grass underfoot
Sight

Sight

  1. Glare
  2. Trees rustling
  3. Vertical flag poles
  4. Palm trees
  5. Well maintained grass

Entry to Redcliffe War Memorial Swimming Pool

The entrance to the pool is via two security doors which are held open to create a step free and barrier-free entrance. A small retail offering is present as you enter the facility with the reception counter on the right-hand side of the entrance.

The entrance is semi-enclosed with mid-level lighting and is heavily shaded, creating a contrast in lighting levels. Directly ahead is the indoor aquatic centre and to the right is a small children's pool, a seating area and the accessible bathrooms.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echoes from the main pool
  2. Beeping & electronic buzzing
  3. Music
  4. Directional instructions
Smell

Smells

  1. Floral cleaning products
  2. External weather conditions
  3. Coastal air
  4. Chlorine (faint)
Touch

Feel

  1. Contrasting colours
  2. Bright swimming clothing
  3. Glare
  4. Staff in red & yellow uniform
Sight

Sight

  1. Glare
  2. Trees rustling
  3. Flag poles
  4. Palm trees
  5. External weather conditions

Indoor Aquatic Centre

The indoor aquatic centre is housed within a corrugated iron facility resembling an aircraft hangar and contains the 50m 8-lane pool (heated to 28 degrees in summer and 29.5 degrees in winter) as well as the 18m pool (heated to 33 degrees).

There are fluorescent lights and speakers suspended from the ceiling and transparent blinds are available to enclose these areas if required and designed to reduce breeze from flowing through the venue. Ramps, hoists, and aquatic wheelchairs are available.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echoes
  2. Pool filtration equipment
  3. Splashing
  4. Shouting
  5. Cheering
Smell

Smells

  1. Damp clothing
  2. Chlorine (mild to strong)
  3. Soaps & toiletries (bathroom)
  4. Cleaning products
Touch

Feel

  1. Wet
  2. Elevated heart rate
  3. Excitement
  4. Weightlessness
Sight

Sight

  1. People swimming
  2. People celebrating
  3. People exercising
  4. Mid level lighting
  5. Multi-colour grandstand
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