WaterMarc Banyule Visual Story
1. Arrival Carpark Ground Level
The open-air car park is adjacent to a multi-story building with a modern façade of glass and metal. The ground surface is concrete in the main parking area and paved with grey bricks near the building entrance. There is limited shading, with some trees and planters near the building. The car park includes marked parking spaces, including accessible car parking spaces near the entrance. A concrete overpass with height clearance signs crosses part of the access road. The central pedestrian walkway, called Greensborough Walk, connects the car park to the building entrance.
The area is bounded by the building, fencing, and retaining walls. Traffic flow is directed by painted arrows on the ground. This space is used primarily for vehicle parking and pedestrian access to the building. Movement includes cars entering and exiting, and people walking to and from the gymnasium and aquatic centre. Activity levels may increase during peak hours or events. Sounds include roadway traffic from Flintoff Street and muffled noises from the gymnasium. The car park is accessed via the main road, with clear signage directing to parking levels and accessible spaces.
2. Arrival Basement Carpark
The basement car park is constructed mainly from concrete and steel. The ground surfaces are asphalt outside and tiled inside near the elevator and stairwell. The parking structure has low ceilings with bright fluorescent lighting. Roller doors mark the entrance to the parking levels. There are metal railings along the sidewalk and clear signage indicating parking levels and height clearance. The space includes three stainless steel elevators and a stairwell with handrails. Automatic glass sliding doors connect the parking area to internal corridors. The parking bays include marked accessible car parking spaces with yellow boundary lines and signage.
The space is used primarily for vehicle parking and pedestrian access to the WaterMarc Banyule and council offices. Movement patterns include cars entering and exiting through roller doors and pedestrians using elevators or stairs to access other building levels. Activity levels may increase during business hours or events. Sounds of car engines, exhaust, elevator chimes, and sliding doors are present. The enclosed structure may create a slightly claustrophobic feel. Access to this parking area is at street level from Flintoff Street. The roller doors provide entry to parking levels labeled G, M, and B. Pedestrians can enter the building via automatic sliding doors near the elevators. The stairwell and elevators provide vertical access to other floors within the venue.
3. Arrival Multi Deck Underground Carpark
This is level 2 of a multi-storey car park with concrete ceilings and floors. The walls are made of light rose pink bricks and concrete, with metal bollards placed around the area. Fluorescent lights with protective cages are fixed to the low ceiling. The space includes parking bays marked on the asphalt surface and a ramp for vehicle movement. Access is primarily via a staircase with metal handrails and yellow safety markings on the steps. An elevator is also available, located next to the staircase, within a blue-painted external structure.
The car park is enclosed by metal fencing on one side and concrete pillars throughout. Activity includes vehicle parking and movement, with people using the stairwell and elevator. The area is confined and lit by artificial lighting. You may hear car engines, footsteps, and people moving quickly. The smell of car exhaust is present.
4. Entrance to WaterMarc
This indoor reception area features a tiled floor and a ceiling with wood panel inserts and linear lighting. The space includes a low-height reception desk with pedestrian queuing tapes forming a guided path. On the left side, there is a small retail area with swimwear displayed on racks and shelves. On the right, there is a seating area with couches and large windows showing a pool area behind glass. The entrance has a double set of automatic glass sliding doors. Bright signage warns of slippery floors.
The area is enclosed with glass walls and metal columns. Turnstiles control access beyond the reception. The space is used for visitor check-in, retail shopping, and waiting. People often queue in swimwear and interact with staff. The smell of chlorine is noticeable, and the floor may be slippery. This zone is accessed through the automatic doors leading into the reception and then through turnstiles to the pool and other facilities.
5. Aquatic Centre
Access to the indoor aquatic facility is through automatic glass sliding doors adjacent from the reception. This area features multiple pools including a children's splash park with colourful water play equipment, two waterslides, a leisure pool, and an eight-lane, 50-metre pool with ramped entry. The floors are non-slip and wet, with visible water puddles and wet footprints. The structure includes exposed steel beams and dark blue air conditioning ducts overhead.
Large floor-to-ceiling glass walls provide natural light. Lifeguard stations and seating areas are located around the pools. An accessible unisex bathroom with a toilet with grab rails and a shower with bench seating is located adjacent to the pool. A baby change station is also available. Access into this bathroom is by pushing the green button.
6. Warm Water Pool and Changing Places
This indoor warm water program pool area is accessed through automatic glass sliding doors. This area features tiled floors and walls with mosaic-tiled columns. The pool is rectangular with a ramp and handrails for entry, alongside steps. A large spa bath is also present and shares the stairs and ramp access with the warm water pool. Adjacent to the pool are a sauna and steam room with glass doors and seating. Entry to this space is restricted to those over 16 years.
The space includes a Changing Places facility with a push-button sliding door, adult change table and hoist, shower with bench seating, and a toilet with grab rails. Wheelchairs and walking aids are stored nearby. The environment has high humidity and a noticeable chlorine smell.
7. Café
The café features timber panelling and black steel beams. The floor is covered with grey tiles in a herringbone pattern. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows run along one side, providing views of Greensborough Walk. Seating includes various chairs and tables, some with cushions, arranged in a café style. Two servery points are visible: one near the aquatic centre and another in the shared foyer. The café serves a variety of fresh offerings, including salad bowls, freshly cut sandwiches, oven bakes, focaccias, wraps and a variety of hot and cold drinks.
Walls are a mix of white panelling and dark tiles with the Banyule City Council logo present on one wall. Male and female toilets are located close by and include and accessible bathroom with a toilet with grab rails. The space is connected by wide, step-free tiled pathways with seating along the windows and near the walls.
8. Level 1 - Health and Wellbeing Studios
Access to level one is via a stairwell with wooden steps and glass balustrades or elevators with stainless steel doors. This area includes a central foyer with seating and lockers, connecting three studios: group exercise, wellbeing, and cycle. The foyer has tiled floors and a high ceiling with exposed ducts.
The group exercise studio studio has varnished polished floorboards, a manually operated door, a central stage for instructors and features a wall with a mural. The wellbeing studio has carpeted flooring, a wall of windows and manually operated, glass doors for access. The cycle studio can be accessed via manually operated doors and has polished floor boards, a central stage for the instructors and rows of spin bikes. Ceiling fans are present on the walls.
Activity levels may increase during classes, with sounds of high energy music and coaching instructions. Smells of body odours, sporting ointments, deodorants, and cleaning products may be noticeable.
9. Level 1 - Gymnasium
Access to the gymnasium is via automatic, glass sliding doors and then through a security gate. This area features polished timber flooring in cardio and recovery areas, with dense rubber matting in resistance zones. The ceiling is industrial style, painted dark with wooden slats and metal fans. Equipment includes rows of cardiovascular machines facing large windows overlooking the aquatic centre, and various resistance machines arranged on rubber flooring.
Wide aisles separate equipment clusters. A recovery area with massage chairs is partitioned by planters. The space is lit by strip fluorescent lights. Bathrooms are located close by and include an accessible toilet with grab rails and a shower with bench seating. The gym operates 24/7, supporting diverse fitness activities with clear pathways and seating.

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