TRAC Visual Story

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Arrival at TRAC

Thomastown Recreation & Aquatic Centre (TRAC) is a low-set building made of concrete and glass with blue and grey features. The facility is located on Main Street in Thomastown.

There are six accessible car parking spaces available adjacent to the main entrance, which can be accessed via a step-free pedestrian crossing. A shade structure with a bench is also positioned in front of the building, making it a convenient drop-off and pick-up spot.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Vehicle & traffic sound
  2. People talking
  3. Birds chirping
  4. External weather conditions
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh air
  2. Vehicle exhaust
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Concrete
  5. Foliage
Touch

Feel

  1. Walking
  2. Excitement
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Humidity (seasonal)
  5. Smooth concrete
Sight

Sight

  1. Shaded areas
  2. Moving & parked vehicles
  3. Colour contrast
  4. Low set building
  5. Reflections & glare

Entrance to TRAC

Access to TRAC is through double automatic glass sliding doors. Directly ahead is the reception desk featuring a white and timber façade, with a lower desk for seated assistance. To the left is a small retail space displaying goggles, swimwear, and accessories.

Adjacent to the reception desk is a gated entry with turnstiles, including a wheelchair-accessible entry. Tables and chairs are arranged against the glass wall, allowing people to sit and enjoy their food purchased from the Café while overlooking the aquatics area.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Splashing water
  2. Running water
  3. Excited people
  4. Electronic beeps & buzzing
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (low level)
  2. Café aroma
  3. Air conditioning
  4. Sanitisers
  5. Retail item smell
Touch

Feel

  1. Shared personal space
  2. Physical barrier
  3. Ground surface change
  4. Change in temperature
  5. Excitement
Sight

Sight

  1. People queueing
  2. Contrasting colours
  3. Reflections
  4. Tables & chairs
  5. Swimwear & goggles

Moving around TRAC

There is an indoor 25m pool which has an all abilities ramp, pool pod and hoist. The children's leisure pool which is also located in this area includes a water tunes piano, wally the whale and the green frog slide.

The outdoor splash park has shooting cannons, water falls and a giant tipping bucket (only open during summer). There is substantial water movement and sound coming from these areas.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Splashing water
  2. Excited people
  3. Safety instructions
  4. Buzzers & beeps
  5. Children laughing & shouting
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (medium Level)
  2. Damp clothing
  3. Cleaning products
  4. Soaps & toiletries (bathroom)
Touch

Feel

  1. Wet & being splashed
  2. Increased heart rate
  3. Shared personal space
  4. Fun
  5. Changing floor surface
Sight

Sight

  1. Contrasting colours
  2. Splashing
  3. Excited people
  4. Colorful water features
  5. Children playing

Accessible Equipment at TRAC

There are separate accessible toilets which include an accessible toilet with sensor lighting with grab bars. There is also a dedicated Changing Places Facility which includes a fully accessible toilet and adult change facility with sensor lighting as well as a shower with grab bars and a bench.

A hoist is also available but guests are required to provide their own compatible sling. Aquatic wheelchairs are also available for use.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Hair dryer
  2. Echo
  3. Flushing toilets
  4. Running water
  5. People talking
Smell

Smells

  1. Bathroom odours (maybe noticeable)
  2. Chlorine (mild)
  3. Cleaning Products
  4. Deodorants & perfumes
  5. Soaps & toiletries (bathroom)
Touch

Feel

  1. Changing clothing
  2. Bowel & bladder movements
  3. Wet
  4. Shared personal space
  5. Refreshed (after shower)
Sight

Sight

  1. Mid level lighting
  2. Reflections
  3. People changing clothing
  4. Hoist
  5. Accessible toilet
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