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Arrival at Stromlo Leisure Centre

Stromlo Leisure Centre, situated at the intersection of Uriarra Road and Dave McInnes Road, stands prominently atop Mount Stromlo, offering sweeping views of the valley and surrounding hills. The modern architectural design features glass, steel, and timber elements, with prominent facility signage on the left.

The spacious parking, including eight accessible car parking spaces, is located directly adjacent to the entrance. From the car park, a pedestrian crossing leads across the road to the entrance. To access the facility, use the stairs with handrails and head straight to the sliding glass door. Alternatively, there is a ramp with handrails on the right, near the bicycle racks.

The Stromlo Leisure Centre has a contemporary architectural design incorporating glass, steel, and timber elements. Adjacent to the building, there is ample car parking with a few cars parked. Tall street lights, along with trees and grass, surround the area.
The Stromlo Leisure Centre features a modern architectural design with elements of glass, steel, and timber. Adjacent to the building, there is ample car parking with designated spaces marked by road bumps. Tall street lights, trees, and grass surround the area.
The Stromlo Leisure Centre has a modern architectural design, blending glass, steel, and timber elements. A facility name sign stands in front of the building on the left. On the right, bike racks are available, and adjacent accessible parking is marked with blue wheelchair signs. A pedestrian lane in the middle is marked with truncated domes. A gravel area is situated on the left. Tall street lights, trees, and grass surround the facility.
The Stromlo Leisure Centre features a contemporary architectural design, integrating glass, steel, and timber elements. A concrete staircase with handrails and bollards is positioned in the middle. The concourse is adorned with a landscape of plants, trees, and grass. Tall street lights are situated in front of the entrance.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Vehicle sounds
  2. School groups (occasional)
  3. People talking & laughing
  4. External weather conditions
Smell

Smells

  1. Gum & pine trees
  2. Grass
  3. Fresh, country air
  4. External weather conditions
  5. Mulch
Touch

Feel

  1. Changing floor surfaces
  2. Elevated heart rate
  3. Excitement & exhiliration
  4. Walking
Sight

Sight

  1. Scenic country views
  2. Mountains in distance
  3. Large, impressive building
  4. Established trees/bushland
  5. Pedestrians

Entrance & Café

Enter Stromlo Leisure Centre through two sets of automatic glass sliding doors into a spacious and modern reception area. The reception is on the right, and features a long low-level counter with a brown wooden design, extending into the retail and café areas toward the right.

Directly ahead are turnstiles that control entry for members and paid customers. An accessible bathroom is also available on the left. Continuing to the right is the retail and café area with various seating options near the large windows.

Swimming costumes and accessories are available for sale and further along is the café counter offering salad bowls, fresh-cut sandwiches, wraps, burgers, and drinks, as well as ice cream.

An automatic glass door, adorned with posters, provides access to the facility. Red planter boxes with indoor plants are positioned on both sides. Cushioned benches are on the left. The left wall features a brown wall with a flat-screen TV and retractable banners. To the right is the reception desk, featuring a brown and white front. A flat-screen TV is mounted from the ceiling. In the middle is a barrier gate. The ceiling features a white with scattered LED lights.
To the right is the reception desk with a brown, white, and black front. Flat-screen TVs are ceiling-mounted. On the left is a barrier gate. Further left, the main entrance has two red planter boxes. The reception desk extends into the corridor, leading to a seating area with chairs and tables on the right. The ceiling features white and brown with scattered LED lights.
To the right is the reception desk, sporting a brown, white, and black front. A ceiling-mounted flat-screen TV is visible. In the middle is a turnstile gate. Further back, the main entrance is adorned with two red planter boxes and free-standing banners. On the left is an accessible bathroom. The reception desk extends into the corridor, leading to a seating area with chairs and tables on the right. The ceiling features a combination of white and brown with scattered LED lights.
In the accessible bathroom, a toilet bowl with handrails is situated to the right, accompanied by a nearby rubbish bin. Adjacent to it, on the right, there is a wash basin, a mirror, and a soap dispenser. Additional features include a tissue dispenser and a hand dryer. The floor is covered in grey tiles, while the ceiling and walls are uniformly white.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Directional instructions
  2. Echoes
  3. Beeping & buzzing
  4. Splashing (occasional)
  5. Food orders being announced
Smell

Smells

  1. Fragrances & deodorants
  2. Food aroma
  3. Chlorine (mild)
  4. Café aroma
  5. Cleaning products (mild)
Touch

Feel

  1. Hungry & thirsty
  2. Calm & relaxed (enjoying views)
  3. Close proximity to others
  4. Exchanging money
  5. Interpersonal anxiety
Sight

Sight

  1. Brown, timber features
  2. Food & drinks for sale
  3. Fluorescent lighting & white ceiling
  4. Views out through windows
  5. Swimming items for sale

Indoor Aquatic Centre

Passing through the turnstile gates from reception, the indoor aquatic centre is accessed via a long wide corridor on the left. A large set of automatic doors looking into the Aquatic Centre is for exiting only. Turning right half way down the long corridor into the Aquatic Centre customers will pass storage lockers, accessible bathrooms, and an adult change room that requires an MLAK.

The 50m Heated Swimming Pool equipped with a ramp and handrails, and a pool hoist is farthest to the left. A training pool for beginner and intermediate swimmers is directly ahead. Farther to the right is the children's splash park and leisure pool with beach entry, offering water sprays, slides, geysers, and waterfalls.

The entryway to the Indoor Aquatic Center features an automated glass sliding door adorned with three posters and a sticker accent. A sign is attached to the upper left wall. The exterior wall is constructed of grey bricks, while the floor is covered with grey tiles. The ceiling is uniformly white. Posters are displayed on the glass wall.
The children's splash park and leisure pool have a beach entry and provide amenities such as water sprays, slides, geysers, and waterfalls. A staircase with handrails is situated on the left. The pool is enclosed by a raised deck with small black tiles. Grey checkered tiles surround the pool deck. A free-standing banner is visible. The ceiling is adorned with wooden beams. A pool staff member is stationed beside the pool. Glass wall surrounds the right section.
The children's splash park and leisure pool feature a beach entry, water sprays, geysers, and waterfalls. An orange slide is positioned on the right. Grey tiles surround the pool deck, and free-standing safety warnings and banners are placed on the slides. Plastic chairs are arranged on the left. The ceiling is white with wooden beams and large aircon vents. Additionally, a pool staff member is present.
The children's splash park and leisure pool feature a beach entry, water sprays, geysers, and waterfalls. The pool has a raised deck with small black tiles, surrounded by grey checkered tiles. A yellow safety sign is visible, and a flat-screen TV is mounted on the right wall. The ceiling is embellished with wooden beams. A pool staff member is stationed beside the pool, and a glass wall surrounds the right section.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Children playing
  2. Splashing water
  3. Sudden shouts
  4. Running water
  5. Directional instructions
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (strong)
  2. Wet towels & clothes
  3. Cleaning products
  4. Controlled air environment
Touch

Feel

  1. Change in air temperature
  2. Humidity
  3. Change in floor surfaces
  4. Close proximity to others
  5. Fun & excitement
Sight

Sight

  1. Glare & reflection
  2. Natural light & fluorescent spot lights
  3. Large, open space
  4. People swimming
  5. Children playing & swimming

Gymnasium

To access the gym, pass through the turnstiles and turn left down a corridor to the Gym. Enter through a glass door on the left half way down the corridor which is activated by a swipe key. An accessible bathroom is on the right and a storage rack for belongings is on the left upon entry to the gym.

Moving further ahead leads into the large and open gym which includes SkiErgs, treadmills, weightlifting machines, and a free weight section. The floor has grey rubber tiles, and the ceiling features fluorescent lights. The walls feature TV screens and mirrors as well as windows providing views to the outside. A separate fitness room features black rubber tiles and full-length mirrors and is used for group fitness classes.

The entrance to the Gymnasium is through an automated glass sliding door adorned with posters and a sticker accent. A “Gym” sign is affixed to the upper left wall. The exterior wall is grey bricks, and the floor is tiled in grey. A grey door is visible on the left. The ceiling is uniformly white. Inside, a storage rack is located near the door.
Inside the Gym, Smith Machines are on the left, and SkiErgs and Spin Machines are in the middle. To the right, there's a storage rack for belongings and a free weights rack. Cardio machines are on the far right. Flatscreen TVs are mounted on the walls. A glass wall surrounds the right side. The floor has black rubber tiles, and the ceiling features a white porous design with air conditioning and fluorescent lights.
Inside the Gym, the left side houses Smith Machines, SkiErgs, Spin Machines, and free weights. In the middle, there is an orange sprint floor. Additional machines on the right include bench press, stair mill, and treadmills. Flatscreen TVs are mounted on the walls, and a glass wall surrounds the right side. The floor has black rubber tiles, and the ceiling features a white porous design with air conditioning and fluorescent lights.
Inside the Gym, the free weights section and a Smith Machine are on the right. In the middle, there's a bench press, incline press, and Lat Pulldown machines. On the right, you'll find treadmills and stationary bikes, with additional equipment positioned behind. The floor is covered with black rubber tiles, with a brown accent and the ceiling features a white porous design with air conditioning and fluorescent lights.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Music
  2. Banging & clanging of equipment
  3. Grunts & groans of gym attendees
  4. Feet stomping on treadmills
  5. Whirr of equipment
Smell

Smells

  1. Rubber matting (faint)
  2. Cleaning products
  3. Body odours (close proximity)
  4. Sporting ointments
Touch

Feel

  1. Personal image anxiety
  2. Elevated heart rate
  3. Breeze (high velocity fans)
  4. Elevated body temperature
  5. Change in floor surfaces
Sight

Sight

  1. People exercising
  2. Views to outside
  3. Exercise equipment
  4. Fluorescent lights
  5. Bright lights & natural light
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