Redcliffe War Memorial Swimming Pool Visual Story

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.

At the left side of the Redcliffe War Memorial Swimming Pool building, there is an accessible car parking space, demonstrated by the road marking painted with yellow lines and 2 wheelchair icons. Water valves are visible at the right corner alongside the walkways. There are also hedges along the sidewalk that are leaning against the long brick wall of the building at the left corner of the accessible car space.

The Redcliffe War Memorial Swimming Pool is close to Sydney Street and is landscaped with rustling palm trees, one of which has a bench underneath it, shade-giving hedge plants, lush green grasses, and four white flagpoles lined up. The building entrance is symmetrically placed in the middle of the two separate front long walls made of bricks.

The road surface marking on Sydney Street, where the location is, indicates that the Redcliffe War Memorial Swimming Pool is close to the main road. The front of the building is surrounded by palm trees, hedges, and walkways.

There are four white flagpoles lined up and three hoop barriers on either side of the path leading to the main entrance, and signage with the name "Redcliffe War Memorial Swimming Pool" is visible on the entrance's upper corner.

Sounds

Moving vehicles
Neighbouring childcare centre
Echoes of music from classes
Trees rustling
External weather conditions

Smells

Coastal air
Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
Palm trees
External weather conditions
Chlorine (faint)

Feel

Anticipation
Warm sunlight
Change in floor surface
Change in temperature
Soft grass underfoot

Sight

Glare
Trees rustling
Vertical flag poles
Palm trees
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.

Entrance to a building with a sign reading "Redcliffe" above the door. The structure features a series of red and white beams extending from the roof. The entrance is flanked by plants on both sides, with a bush on the left and a hedge on the right. The ground is paved with a blue walkway leading to the door. The walls are light-coloured with a textured pattern.

Entrance to a shop with clothing racks displaying colourful garments on the left. A mannequin dressed in a dark outfit stands on the right. Signs and notices are posted on the walls, including a "Smile, You're on Camera" sign on the right. The ceiling is arched with lights, and the floor is dark. In the background, more clothing displays and a counter are visible, with natural light coming from outside.

A shop interior with a blue and grey counter on the left, where a person is standing. The counter has signs and a bin nearby. In the centre, there is a walkway leading to a door with natural light coming through. On the right, shelves and racks display clothing and other items. The ceiling is white with fluorescent lighting, and the floor is a dark grey. A red sign with white text is visible above the walkway.

On the left, there is a shop with clothing racks and shelves displaying various items. A sign above reads, "Have a nice day! And thanks for your patronage." On the right, a brick wall features a sign for "Ladies Dressing" and a fire hose reel. The entrance to the dressing area is visible, with a small corridor leading inside. The floor is tiled, and the ceiling has fluorescent lights.

Sounds

Echoes from the main pool
Beeping & electronic buzzing
Music
Directional instructions

Smells

Floral cleaning products
External weather conditions
Coastal air
Chlorine (faint)

Feel

Contrasting colours
Bright swimming clothing
Glare
Staff in red & yellow uniform

Sight

Glare
Trees rustling
Flag poles
Palm trees
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.