Wollondilly Community Leisure Centre Visual Story

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Arrival at Wollondilly Community Leisure Centre

Wollondilly Community Leisure Centre is located on Argyle Street in Picton. The facility features a large white corrugated iron warehouse design with an adjoining red concrete building and is surrounded by established trees and gardens. Three accessible car parking spaces are located directly adjacent to the entrance.

From the car park, there is step-free access to a pathway leading to a lengthy open-air corridor with a corrugated iron roof and a steel fence bordering the left. The pathway is enhanced with trees, vines, and neatly trimmed shrubs, contributing to a naturalist welcoming arrival. To the right stands the main facility building, with the Aquatic Centre positioned on the left.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Crunching gravel underfoot
  2. High tempo music (occasional)
  3. Vehicle sounds
  4. Rustling trees
  5. Birds chirping
Smell

Smells

  1. Bitumen
  2. Pine trees
  3. Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
  4. External weather conditions
  5. Flowers & pollens
Touch

Feel

  1. Walking
  2. Excitement & anticipation
  3. Elevated heart rate
  4. External weather conditions
  5. Nature
Sight

Sight

  1. Large, white building with red trim
  2. Trees & gardens
  3. Parked vehicles
  4. External weather conditions
  5. Pedestrians

Reception & Café

Entry is through automatic glass sliding doors into a bright and colourful space. Tables and chairs are on the left, while on the right is a fridge with a range of cold drinks for sale as well as an ice cream freezer. Directly ahead is the reception counter and café, featuring a brown wooden design and a blue countertop with a glass display.

To the left of the reception, a manual glass door leads to the outdoor pool, and on the right, a glass door leads to the indoor aquatic facilities. A retail area showcasing swimwear and accessories is on the right. A corridor on the right leads to the accessible bathrooms as well as the gym. The low ceiling is has fluorescent lights, and the floor is covered with black rubber tiles.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. High tempo music (occasional)
  2. Sliding automatic doors
  3. Directional instructions
  4. Splashing water (occasional)
  5. Electronic beeping & buzzing
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (faint)
  2. Rubber matting (faint)
  3. Cleaning products (mild)
  4. Café aromas
  5. Controlled air environment
Touch

Feel

  1. Changing surfaces (concrete/rubber)
  2. Hungry & thirsty
  3. Close proximity to others
  4. Anticipation
  5. Controlled air environment
Sight

Sight

  1. Retail items for sale
  2. Fluorescent lights
  3. People eating & drinking
  4. Food & drinks for sale
  5. People queueing

Indoor Aquatic Centre

Access to the Indoor Aquatic Centre is via an inward opening glass door located  at the right of reception. Directly ahead is the toddler wading pool with a fountain, and located behind is the activities pool for rehabilitation, and relaxation.

On the left is the 8 lane, 25m heated lap pool equipped with stairs with handrails. Tiered seating is on the left, while plastic chairs are arranged along the walls. A prominent feature of this space is the exposed galvanized steel beams with translucent roofing providing significant natural light.

Black rectangular mats are suspended from the ceiling as sound insulation batts to reduce noise. Unisex bathrooms are available and include an accessible bathroom on the left.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Children laughing & shouting
  2. Water splashing
  3. Echoes
  4. Instructions from coaches
  5. Toilet sounds (in bathrooms)
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine
  2. Humidity
  3. Controlled air environment
  4. Wet towels/clothes
  5. Bathroom odours (maybe noticeable)
Touch

Feel

  1. Wet (when swimming)
  2. Happy & excited (when playing)
  3. Close proximity to others
  4. Anxiety (when busy)
  5. Elevated heart rate
Sight

Sight

  1. Natural light
  2. Black, suspended acoustic matts
  3. Glare & reflections
  4. People swimming
  5. Children playing

Outdoor Aquatic Centre

To access the Outdoor Aquatic Facility, use the outward-opening glass door located to the left of the reception. Picnic tables are positioned on both sides under shade cloths. Directly ahead, there are 3 concrete steps leading up to the pool deck. Alternatively, a ramp with a handrail is on the left. A pool hoist is located at the far-left corner.

The 50m outdoor pool is equipped with stairs with handrails on all sides. Further along on the right is the Picton Swim Club office. Extensive trees and hedges provide privacy from the surrounding car park and the aquatic centre is bordered by grassy knolls and picnic tables, inviting customers to relax after a swim.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. High tempo music (occasional)
  2. Splashing water
  3. Directional instructions
  4. Trees rustling
  5. External weather conditions
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (mild)
  2. Wet towels & clothes
  3. Grass
  4. External weather conditions
  5. Birds (e.g., ducks)
Touch

Feel

  1. Wet (when swimming)
  2. Relaxed
  3. Elevated heart rate
  4. Changing surfaces (rubber/concrete)
  5. External weather conditions
Sight

Sight

  1. Trees & hedges
  2. Family of ducks (occasional)
  3. Grassed areas
  4. People swimming
  5. Water

Sports Hall

To enter the Sports Hall, turn right from the reception and go through the double white wooden doors on the left, which open inward. Inside, the Stadium are two basketball courts with tiered seating on the left. A black mesh curtain is suspended from the ceiling, creating a separation between the two courts.

The floor is in a contrasting blue colour, marked for various ball games. The ceiling has an industrial look, featuring exposed metal beams with lines of polycarbonate corrugated roofing that provide natural light.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echoes
  2. Balls bouncing on ground
  3. High tempo music (occasional)
  4. Sudden cheering
  5. Whistles (occasional)
Smell

Smells

  1. Controlled air environment
  2. Body odours (close proximity)
  3. Humidity (when busy)
  4. Sporting ointments (occasional)
  5. Cleaning products
Touch

Feel

  1. Excitement & anticipation
  2. Elevated heart rate
  3. Anxiety (during game)
  4. Close proximity to others
  5. Exhaustion (during game)
Sight

Sight

  1. Large, black mesh curtain
  2. Low level glare & reflections
  3. Tiered seating
  4. People playing games
  5. Spectators watching games

Gymnasium

To access the Gymnasium, turn right from reception and pass down the long corridor passing the Sports Hall on the left and accessible bathroom on the right. At the farthest end, enter through the outward-opening glass door. Inside, the gym welcomes visitors with a slightly cooler temperature and a transition to thick black rubber tiles on the floor.

A rack for belongings is on the right, and to the left is a display rack showcasing kettlebells. Moving further in, weights and exercise balls are on the right, while Lat pull-down machines and Lateral machines are arranged in the middle.

The far end features the free weights area and includes mirrors on the wall. Cardio machines including treadmills line the main windows.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Banging & clanging of equipment
  2. Grunting & groaning of gym attendees
  3. Music
  4. Instructions from coaches
  5. Heavy breathing
Smell

Smells

  1. Rubber matting (faint)
  2. Body odours (close proximity)
  3. Sporting ointments
  4. Controlled air environment
  5. Deodorants & perfumes
Touch

Feel

  1. Change in air temperature
  2. Elevated heart rate
  3. Sweating & thirsty
  4. Elevated body temperature
  5. Close proximity to others
Sight

Sight

  1. Dimmed lighting
  2. People exercising
  3. Windows with view to gardens
  4. Exercise equipment
  5. Low ceiling
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