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Arrival to the Swan Hill Leisure Centre

Swan Hill Leisure Centre is a low-set grey and blue building nestled amongst lush green trees. Access to the centre is via Pritchard Street, with parking available in close proximity to the entrance, including a number of accessible car parking spaces.

From the car park, there is step-free access leading to concrete steps or a concrete ramp to the entrance. Bicycle racks are also positioned in front of the entrance.

Swan Hill Leisure Centre is a low set grey and blue building that is nestled amongst lush green trees. Access to the centre is via Pritchard Street with parking available in close proximity to the entrance, including a number of accessible car spaces.
This is the right side of Swan Hill Leisure Centre main entrance. Aside from the cemented pathway in front of the center, there are also concrete steps leading to the main door. The grassed landscape on the left side of the pavement and the other green variety of plants creates a relaxed and casual atmosphere.
In close proximity to the centre’s main entrance is the carpark with accessible parking spaces. There is a chain link fence that serves as the carpark’s facade and a blue gate on its left where cars may enter to park. In front of the wired fence is a white pavement leading to several accessible car spaces. From this view, you will see the centre surrounded by trees.
This is the other side of Swan Hill Leisure Centre that’s close to the main road. It has a white pavement leading to the entrance door. There are also several accessible car spaces. From this view, you will see the tall trees and street signs. There is also an unfinished fence being built that has silver line posts without the chain wire.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Birds chirping
  2. Rustling leaves
  3. Vehicle & traffic sounds
  4. People talking
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. Excitement
  4. Change in floor surfaces
Sight

Sight

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

Entrance to the Swan Hill Leisure Centre

The entrance to Swan Hill Leisure Centre is via a manual, outward-opening glass door. The reception desk, featuring a wooden facade, is directly ahead. Inside, the floor is timber, complemented by brown walls and a white ceiling with recessed lighting.

A small retail area displaying swimwear and goggles is on the right and at the back of the reception. A set of movable tables and chairs and an ice cream freezer are set against the glass wall.

This is a closer look of the centre’s main entrance that has a manual glass door with split panels leading you immediately to a retail offering with product display. The right side of the glass door has a glued ad poster saying “Heighten your health & happiness with your first 100 days free”. It has a picture of a lady that wears a red boxing glove. Opposite the glass door is a white wall and to the left is a glass wall that lets you see the green scenery from the outside.
A section of the centre where you will be welcomed by a single printed blue and orange letters on a white paper that formed the words “BE ACTIVE WEEK CHALLENGE”. This is a shop labelled as “Zoggs – The Fun Swim Co.” that has a rainbow-like theme with only red, blue, yellow and green colors used, and orange walls on both sides. It has different product offerings on the right-side wall of the store and a list of service categories the center offers.
This is the extended section of the leisure centre entrance that highlights the orange wall that has the Fitness Timetable posted on the large white board. There are also flyer racks mounted on the wall where flyers are displayed. There are sets of tables and chairs placed near the glass walls where you will enjoy a pleasant green scenery. A standee of a human-sized poster is placed in the middle of this section where the word “BEGIN” is highlighted.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Beeping & buzzing
  2. Café sounds
  3. People talking & laughing
  4. Splashing
  5. Air conditioning
Smell

Smells

  1. Café aroma
  2. Chlorine (mild)
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Air conditioning
  5. Sanitisers
Touch

Feel

  1. Change in floor surfaces
  2. Excitement
  3. Proximity to others
  4. People queuing
Sight

Sight

  1. Reflections
  2. Contrasting colors
  3. People queuing
  4. Timber floors
  5. Retail items on display

Café at the Swan Hill Leisure Centre

The Café at the Swan Hill Leisure Centre features a small range of drinks, ice creams, and other snacks. This area also has a seating area which includes chairs and square tables, both of which can be easily moved for accessibility. Here, people can relax while they consume their snacks and drinks from the Café while enjoying the view of the green grass outside.

On the right side of the café is a green wall where a huge whiteboard is mounted where you will see pictures and has a title written on top as “Success Stories”. There are also sets of grey square tables and blue chairs that complement the smooth dark brown flooring. You will also see the view of the health club room on the left and a view of the outside through the glass windows.
A closer look of Swan Hill Leisure Centre’s Cafe that has a blue roll up door. This is the the place where you can buy limited selection of drinks, chips, candies, and other snacks displayed on the store desk. It has a beverage dispenser, a fridge and a chiller inside. On the right side of the kiosk is a human-sized poster that has female and male fitness models with a one-liner at the top saying “Greatness starts somewhere”.
The centre’s café offers a limited selection of drinks, chips, candies, and other snacks. A large poster with images of both male and female fitness models and the phrase "Greatness starts somewhere" at the top is located on the right side of the kiosk. The other side of the food stall is a green board that has a sketch with a title “Welcome to the Six-Week Challenge”. Below it is a trash bin. The seating area has blue chairs and grey square tables that can be both moved around the café area.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Café sounds
  2. Splashing water
  3. People talking & laughing
  4. Announcements
Smell

Smells

  1. Café aroma
  2. Chlorine
  3. Air conditioning
  4. Sanitisers
Touch

Feel

  1. Close proximity to others
  2. Excitement
  3. Queuing & waiting
  4. Hungry & thirsty
Sight

Sight

  1. Food, icecreams & snacks
  2. Contrasting colours
  3. Table & chairs
  4. Swimwear for sale

Moving around the Swan Hill Leisure Centre

The Swan Hill Leisure Centre features a 25-metre, six-lane swimming pool and a toddler splash pool. The pool has ramp access as well as a mobility hoist. Aquatic wheelchairs are also available. The fitness area has a range of pin-loaded machines, free weights, and cardio equipment as well as spaces for fitness classes. There is an accessible change room which includes a shower with a hoist and a toilet with hand grabs.

This is a closer look of an open fitness club section of Swan Hill Leisure Centre. The room has a grey ceiling. A variety of pin-loaded machines, free weights, and cardio apparatus are available in this fitness area. A view from outside can be seen while working out through the gym glass walls.
The white glass door that serves as the entrance to the pool section. On the left side of the entrance is a large poster with images of both male and female fitness models and that has the phrase "Greatness starts somewhere". A “Slippery When Wet” yellow signage leaning on the yellow wall on the right side of the door. There’s also a big glass cabinet mounted on top of this yellow wall.
A closer look of the pool area where a blue and white aquatic wheelchair is placed on the side of the pool. The blue water shows the reflection of the white ceiling. The inner side of the pool’s coping has a text saying “Deep Water”. There are also silver pool stairs and an access ramp.
The view of the pool area where it’s showing the entire pool body. The blue water shows the reflection of the white ceiling and a long silver access ramp is at the side of the pool. There are long hanging banners made of white string and triangular blue pennants where “Zoggs“is printed. The glass wall of the pool area will let you see the bright and relaxing view from outside.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Water splashing
  2. Music
  3. Banging & clanging of weights
  4. Occasional shouting & laughter
  5. Toilet sounds
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine
  2. Café aroma (mild)
  3. Sporting ointments
  4. Cleaning products
  5. Bathroom odours (maybe present)
Touch

Feel

  1. Wet & bring splashed
  2. Shared personal space
  3. Increased heart rate
  4. Excitement
  5. Relief (in bathroom)
Sight

Sight

  1. Middle level lighting
  2. Gym & fitness equipment
  3. People exercising & swimming
  4. Reflections
  5. Excited people
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