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Arrival at Tobruk Memorial Pool

The Tobruk Memorial Pool is an open air, aquatic facility with a striking arched dome covering a 50m pool and is an architecturally designed building with brown bricks and wavy blue roofing.

The facility is set within an expansive recreational reserve with multiple sporting facilities and can be accessed via Sheridan Street. There are a number of car parking spaces available within close proximity to the facility including six accessible car parking spaces.

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Hearing

Sounds

  1. Birds chirping
  2. Construction work (road works temporary)
  3. Aircraft (occasional)
  4. Vehicle & traffic sounds
Smell

Smells

  1. Bird smells
  2. Bitumen/tarmac
  3. Vehicle exhaust
  4. Tropical air
Touch

Feel

  1. Anticipation
  2. Anxiety
  3. Excitement
  4. Changing surface (bitumen-concrete)
  5. Warm sunlight
Sight

Sight

  1. People queuing
  2. Birds
  3. Parked vehicles
  4. Vehicles driving by
  5. Road workers (temporary)

Entry to Tobruk Memorial Pool

Access into the facility is via the red brick entrance under the ‘Tobruk Memorial Pool’ sign and leads into a small reception with turnstiles (including a wheelchair accessible turnstile) and has a blue, reflective ceiling.

To the left is a retail space that sells a range of swimming gear and also has a seating area. To the right is the café that sells a range of snacks, drinks and ice creams. Directly ahead are the aquatic facilities situated in the open air, underneath a permanent roof.

A closer look at the metal turnstiles, including a wheelchair-accessible turnstile near the reception area of Tobruk Memorial Pool. To the left is a retail space that sells a range of swimming gear and also has a seating area, while next to the grey brick reception desk with a metal countertop is a café that sells a range of snacks, drinks, and ice creams. This entire area has a reflective ceiling that reflects most of the pool section, as seen by the blue colors.
Cemented pathway after the turnstiles with wheelchair-accessible turnstiles. In front of the café is a blue sign board containing the details for the upcoming events in Tobruck Memorial Pool. Directly opposite this section is the retail space with a seating area with large, folded umbrellas. The room close to the seating area has floor-to-ceiling glass windows that also reflect the surrounding area.
View from the retail area. Seen here is the whole café with metal handrails in front of the counter to regulate the flow of interested buyers and a peak of the kitchen room with dark/tinted rectangular glasses. An array of food can be bought here, from chips, cold drinks, hot coffee, and ice cream. Mounted on the grey wall of the café are three televisions. From here, you can easily spot the multi-level bench situated on the right-hand side of the pool.
The glass entrance doors, the reception desk, the metal turnstiles, the café, and the retail area, which is called the SWIM SHOP, can all be seen in this image. The floor near both the reception desk and the café counter, as well as the retail area, is grey, while the pathway from the metal turnstiles is brown. Small circular fluorescent lights can be seen on the reflective ceiling.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Electronic beeps & buzzing
  2. External weather conditions
  3. Splashing & running water
  4. Aircraft (occasional)
Smell

Smells

  1. Café aroma
  2. Chlorine (light)
  3. Tropical air
  4. External weather conditions
Touch

Feel

  1. Anxiety (when busy)
  2. Close proximity to others
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Changing surface (bitumen-concrete)
Sight

Sight

  1. People queuing
  2. People mingling
  3. People excercising
  4. Reflections (blue ceiling)
  5. Glare

Aquatic Centre at Tobruk Memorial Pool

The main aquatic zone consists of a 50m Olympic swimming pool and a 25m lap pool. The main feature of this area is the significant steel engineered dome structure with blue shade sails creating a checkered pattern and open air, pool experience.

To the right is the seating stadium, open air gym and bouncing area. There are accessible bathrooms in this area as well as accessible ramps into both pools. Accessible bathrooms are in this area and include a shower and toilet with grab rails.

The 50m Olympic swimming pool of the Aquatic Centre at Tobruk Memorial Pool. The main feature of this area is the steel-engineered dome structure with blue shade sails, creating a checkered pattern and open-air pool experience. Accessible on the left side of the pool is the pool staircase and entrance railed ramp opposite of each other. Covered in white cloth, on top of the elevated section of the starting line of the pool, are diving boards.
A closer look at the entrance ramp with metal handrails. Near it is a yellow, floating device commonly used by lifeguards. The pool lanes are separated by yellow, red, and blue floating ropes. Guests could navigate the area through the wide and smooth cemented pathway surrounding the swimming pool. To the back is the wavy roofing architectural design of the Tobruk Memorial Pool.
The 25m lap pool of the Aquatic Centre at Tobruk Memorial Pool has the same steel-engineered dome structure with blue shade sails feature creating a checkered pattern and open-air pool experience. There is also an accessible ramp entrance access and a staircase which both have a metal handrail. Intersecting horizontally to the pool is a string of hanging grey flags tied to opposite poles on the sides of the pool. In the background, there are several trees with abundant foliage.
A closer look at the accessible ramp entrance of the 25m lap pool at Tobruk Memorial Pool. There is a single diving board located near the ramp that is covered in white cloth. On the right-hand side is the pool ladder marked by the curvy metal handles. On the left side of the pool, there are multiple benches available with back support. A few of these benches also have black umbrellas to provide shade. This pool offers a peaceful view of the trees' swaying branches covered in plentiful leaves.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. External weather conditions
  2. PA announcements
  3. Splashing water
  4. Aircraft (occasional)
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine
  2. Chemical smells
  3. Cleaning products
  4. Wet/damp clothes
  5. Soaps & toiletries (bathroom)
Touch

Feel

  1. Elevated body temperature
  2. Elevated heart rate
  3. Excitement
  4. External weather conditions
  5. Wet
Sight

Sight

  1. People exercising
  2. Swimming pool
  3. Water
  4. Colour contrasts
  5. Glare

Flow Rider at Tobruk Memorial Pool

Tobruk Memorial Pool is home to Australia’s only FlowRider ‘Wave in a Box’ Double (WIAB), an above-ground, self-contained attraction that gives you the thrill of surfing, skateboarding, and bodyboarding all in one. An engineered structure with high-velocity water to recreate a standing wave.

Surrounding this area is a range of seating options including sun lounges and is well shaded. The structure is blue, filled with water with protective padding along the edges, and surrounded by glass walls.

Black sun lounges are placed on the trimmed Bermuda grass section inside Tobruk Memorial Pool. On the left side of this grass area is a metal bike rack. A large tent in front of FlowRider's ‘Wave in a Box’ Double (WIAB) provides shade to the grey cluster seating. The WIAB has blue protective paddings on its edges and is surrounded by a glass wall.
A closer look at the FlowRider at Tobruk Memorial Pool. This is the first FlowRider in Australia and is accessible only at the venue. This attraction gives its guests the thrill of a combination of surfing, skateboarding, and bodyboarding. A row of grey cluster seating can be found within the large, black tent in front of the FlowRider. Seen further to the right is the warm water therapy pool with domelike roofing.
The FlowRider has a blue structure that creates a low artificial wave for riders to experience the thrill of surfing, skateboarding, and bodyboarding. There is protective padding along the edges, and surrounded by glass walls.
Top view of the FlowRider at Tobruk Memorial Pool. The artificial wave created by this recreational experience can be seen closely in this image. A row of grey cluster seating can be found within the large, black tent in front of the FlowRider. The 50m Olympic pool can also be seen from this position.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Fast flowing water
  2. Splashing
  3. Screaming & shouting
  4. Aircraft (occasional)
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine
  2. Sunscreen scent
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Tropical air
  5. Wet/damp clothes
Touch

Feel

  1. Excitement
  2. Adrenaline
  3. Anticipation
  4. Nervous
  5. Strong water current
Sight

Sight

  1. People queuing
  2. People surfing
  3. People cheering & laughing
  4. Shade
  5. External weather conditions

Warm water therapy pool at Tobruk Memorial Pool

The warm water therapy pool is a semi-enclosed dome, warehouse style design covering the 25m pool. The pool has an accessible ramp as well as a hoist, an aquatic wheelchair, and seating is also available throughout this area.

The wave riding pool is located to the left and to the right is a fenced barrier to the edge of the aquatic facility. This space is subdued and a calmer environment compared to the open air 50m pool creating a very relaxed space.

Smooth pathway connecting the 50m Olympic pool to the Warm water therapy pool at Tobruk Memorial Pool. The warm water therapy pool is a semi-enclosed dome, warehouse-style design with triangular frames. Surrounding the perimeter of the pool is a grey fence. One can read the word COURAGE on the cemented post of the engineered steel dome of the 50m Olympic pool in the left corner of this image. On the right, however, is a no-running sign.
The semi-enclosed dome of the warm water therapy pool at Tobruk Memorial Pool has black metal archways with white-lined ceilings. The pool has a railed entrance ramp and is divided by pink floating ropes in the middle. Towards the end of the ramp is an accessible aquatic wheelchair for persons with mobility disabilities. There is a blue hoist on the opposite end of this pool.
View near the blue hoist available at the warm water therapy pool. Near the entry point of the pool ramp are another two aquatic wheelchairs. There are also benches scattered throughout the pool area. The wave riding pool is located to the left, and to the right is a fenced barrier to the edge of the aquatic facility. This space is subdued and a calmer environment compared to the open air 50m pool creating a very relaxed space.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. External weather conditions
  2. Subdued talking
  3. Light splashing
  4. Aircraft (occasional)
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (mild)
  2. Chemical smells
  3. Cleaning products
  4. Tropical air
Touch

Feel

  1. Wet
  2. Calming environment
  3. Reduction in anxiety
  4. Shaded area
Sight

Sight

  1. Mid level lighting
  2. Water
  3. Pool
  4. People excercising

Open air gym at Tobruk Memorial Pool

The open air gym is located to the right of the main pool and is built out of a permanent tent structure with weather resistant, screening walls. Inside the gym is a range of exercise equipment and weights as well as ceiling fans and tv screens. Access to this area is restricted to 'Coaching Zone Members Only' and is through a small, black gate. Surrounding the gym is a children's bouncing area and a flat concrete space used for various exercises. There is step free access throughout this area.

A 'Coaching Zone Members Only' sign board is situated at the small black gate of the open-air gym at Tobruk Memorial Pool. The cemented pathway from the small black gate leads to the open-air gym white tent with blue weather-resistant screening walls. On the right are the blue, waterproof, triangular, sun shade cloth screens with ropes dedicated to the children’s bouncing area.
On the right side of the entryway of the open-air gym at Tobruk Memorial Pool is a small rubbish bin with a black garbage bag. Found inside the open-air gym are a multi-functional squat power rack, kettlebells, and grey adjustable professional gym benches. The floor area is covered by square black mats. In the middle post of the white tent are large fans and television.
Opposite view of the inside of the open-air gym at Tobruk Memorial Pool. Found inside the open-air gym is a multi-functional squat power rack, varying colors of kettlebells, bicycles for exercise, treadmills, gym balls, and grey adjustable professional gym benches. The floor area on the back is green. In the middle post of the white tent are large fans and television. There are also small whiteboards near the entryway.
Opposite view of the inside of the open-air gym at Tobruk Memorial Pool. Found inside the open-air gym is a multi-functional squat power rack, varying colors of kettlebells, bicycles for exercise, treadmills, gym balls, and grey adjustable professional gym benches. The floor area on the back is green. In the middle post of the white tent are large fans and television. There are also small whiteboards near the entryway.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. External weather conditions
  2. Splashing water
  3. Industrial sounds (occasional)
  4. Aircraft (occasional)
  5. Thud of weights on floor
Smell

Smells

  1. People sweating
  2. Rubber smell
  3. Sporting ointments
  4. Tropical air
  5. Chlorine (low)
Touch

Feel

  1. Elevated body temperature
  2. Elevated heart rate
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Heavy breathing
Sight

Sight

  1. Excercise equipment
  2. Glare
  3. People exercising
  4. Contrasting colours
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