Aquatic Centre Masterplan Report

HORSHAM AQUATIC CENTRE
MASTERPLAN REPORT

53 HAMILTON ST. HORSHAM VIC 3400
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- PRELUDE
- MASTER PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE
- LEAD CONSULTANT COMMITTEE
- INTRODUCTION
- LOCATION
STAGE 1..........................................................................................................................................04
- SUMMARY OF EXISTING 2012 FESIBILITY STUDY

- DDA ACCESS REVIEW
- AQUATIC CENTRE TRENDS
- SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES
STAGE 2..........................................................................................................................................10
- MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT
STAGE 3..........................................................................................................................................13
- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROCESS
STAGE 4..........................................................................................................................................20
- RECOMMENDED REDEVELOPMENT STAGING PLAN

- FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
EXISTING PHOTO SURVEY............................................................................................................27
APPENDICES..................................................................................................................................31
A. Engineering Investigation Report FMG REF S31563 – 252359.

B. Horsham Aquatic Centre DDA Access Review - Stage 1
C. Horsham Aquatic Centre_ Urban Design Report_ Aug 08
D. Horsham Aquatic Centre Master Plan Costing Report
E. Horsham Aquatic Centre Master Plan Summary
F. Survey – Written responses
G. Survey data
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PRELUDE
This report has been prepared by Energy Architecture, Hames Sharley, Trento Fuller & FMG Engineering
for Horsham Rural City Council and Horsham Aquatic Centre Master Plan Working Group. The purpose
of this report is to summarise and document work undertaken during stages 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the
Horsham Aquatic Centre Master Plan/ Concept Design Development. It forms the final project
deliverable of stage 4 as outlined in the brief supplied by Horsham Rural City Council.
HORSHAM AQUATIC CENTRE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Members as follows:
- Cr Les Power (HRCC)
- Dick Gill (Community Representative)
- Faye Smith (Community Representative)
- Roger Armstrong (Community Representative)
- YMCA (Scott Bryant, Sam Winter, Mark Meyer)
- Peter Walsgott/Deidre Harrington (Swimming Club Representative)
- Anne Richards (Wimmera Health Care Group)
- HRCC Director Community Services (Kevin O’Brien)
- HRCC Coordinator, Building and Asset Management (Brett Ellis and Tanya Hahne)
- HRCC Recreation and Sustainability Manager (Rhonda McNeil)
OTHER COUNCIL STAFF
- HRCC Sustainability and Recreation Project Officer (Mandy Kirsopp)

- HRCC Rural Access Worker (Wendy Lynch)
STATE GOVERNMENT
- Representative from Sport and Recreation Victoria (Michelle Anderson)
LEAD CONSULTANT COMMITEE

- Daniel Manno – Energy Architecture
- Cameron Macrow – Energy Architecture
- Stan Fuller – Trento Fuller
- Ashley Holmes – FMG Engineering
- Kym Fuss – Kym Fuss Cost Consulting
- Saralee Aufderheide – Hames Sharley
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INTRODUCTION
The Horsham Outdoor War memorial Pool is owned by the Horsham Rural City Council and managed on
their behalf by the YCMA group. The Aquatic centre is around 10years only and the main 50m outdoor is
over 50yrs old and predominantly of the original design. In 2012 Council conducted a
feasibility/investigation study of the Outdoor War Memorial pool to determine its long-term options for the
main 50m pool and associated toddler pool and intermediate pool. The 2012 Horsham outdoor Pool
Feasibility/investigation study provided council with options for future of the War Memorial Swimming
Pool, together with an understanding from the of the views of the local community.
LOCATION
The Horsham Aquatic Centre is located at 53 Hamilton Street, Horsham, VIC, 3400. The aquatic centre
grounds are bound by Hamilton St, Firebrace St, Urquhart St and O’Callaghan’s Parade and comprise of
around 1.8ha including the car park.
DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this report has been prepared with care by our Energy Architecture and
other sub consultants, or it has been supplied to us by apparently reliable sources. In either case, we
have no reason to doubt its completeness or accuracy. However, neither this company nor its
employees guarantee the information, nor does it or is it intended to form part of any contract.
Accordingly, all interested parties should make their own inquiries to verify the information, as well as any
additional or supporting information supplied, and it is the responsibility of interested parties to satisfy
themselves in all respects. This report is for the use only of the party to whom it is addressed and Energy
Architecture and its consultants disclaim responsibility to any third party acting upon or using the whole
or part of its contents. Energy Architecture and the engaged consulting team are not services engineers
and cannot review the facilities current aging mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
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STAGE 1.0
 SUMMARY OF EXISTING 2012 FESIBILITY STUDY

 DDA ACCESS REVIEW
 AQUATIC CENTRE TRENDS
 SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES
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SUMMARY OF EXISTING 2012 FEASIBILITY STUDY
In 2012 Horsham Rural City Council engaged Smart Connection Company to undertake a Feasibility and
Investigation Study of the outdoor 50m pool and surrounding facilities.
Since the 2012 Horsham Outdoor Pool Feasibility Study was undertaken a number of minor
improvements have been made on the 50m pool. These include replacing the chemical dosing
controller, repairs to the expansion joints, painting the 50m pool, disconnection for the intermediate
pools and a number of operational adjustments as per the recommendations.
Of the minor suggestions with the 2012 Feasibility Report; installations of shade structures, additional
seating, BBQ picnic zones and water fountains have also not been installed.
Of the three significant recommendations to derive from the 2012 Horsham Outdoor Pool Feasibility
Study, Option a) – Prefabricated Concrete shell, Option b) - Replace all existing pools and plant and
Option c) – Replace the 50m pool, ‘NIL’ are yet to be implemented however early conversations with
Horsham Council representatives indicated that Horsham Rural City Council concurrently engaging with
a separate engineer for the option of installing a ‘bladder’ type device into the 50m outdoor pool in an
effort to reduce the volume of water in the pool and minimise ongoing maintenance costs and chemical
use. Further details of the current activities will need to be consulted with Horsham Rural City Council
directly; we have not received a copy of the new engineer’s report or directions.
Separate to the Feasibility Study, recently the pool has been re-painted and hydrostatic values have
been installed in an attempted to maintain the ongoing use of the aging outdoor pool.
For further information regarding the engineering aspects carried out on the outdoor pool in particular
what is contained in the 2012 Horsham Outdoor Pool Feasibility/Investigation Study and any subsequent
reports Please refer to the attached FMG – Engineering Investigation Report FMG REF S31563 –
252359.
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DDA ACCESS REVIEW
The following attachment prepare by Trento Fuller for the Horsham Aquatic Centre has been
undertaken to provide an indication of compliance with statutory obligations required under the
Building Code of Australia and the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
Current legislation governing the design of buildings requires new building work to comply with the
provisions of the Building Code of Australia 2016 and the referenced suite of Australian Standards
for disability access for buildings and facilities (Appendix A). Areas that fall outside of the BCA defer
to the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA).
The report has been assessed based on photographic evidence, liaison with the design team, and
Architectural documentation.
Please refer to the attached Horsham Aquatic Centre DDA Access Review - Stage 1
General accessibility shortfalls above
General accessibility pool entiy issues above.
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AQUATIC CENTRE TRENDS
Perhaps the most notable trend in leisure facility design is the importance of connectivity to the
community. They are becoming community hubs, offering social integration opportunities and
building social capital. The contemporary leisure facility now offers more than just a place to swim,
they are now a destination; a place to gather and to socialise. This is being reflected in an increased
attention to facility comfort and design, where comfortable cafes and meeting spaces are becoming
the norm. Increasingly, facilities are designed to provide access to all ages and to all cultures.
Facilities must be flexible to ensure capacity to offer new programs as they develop.
Leisure facilities must be enticing. They must be comfortable places for people of all ages and all
cultures to relax and enjoy their recreation activities. They should encourage participation as a
means to encourage community integration, well-being and social cohesion. Wet, dry and ancillary
components of a facility are located with consideration of the intended operational / management
model, with capability to control patron access to different components if required. Successful
Aquatic halls are orientated for solar gain, and are planned to allow some degree of separation
between active leisure spaces and more passive well-being and program spaces. Furthermore the
ideal scenario for outdoor aquatic components are having them located for solar access and for
protection from prevailing breezes.
Within facilities, demand for leisure water provision is growing rapidly. Traditionally, learn-to-swim
programs and dry fitness have been revenue drivers for community facilities, but increasingly,
participation is now being driven by aquatic play grounds and super slides for the younger users
and indoor heated pools for hydrotherapy to cater for multiple users of all ages. Change facilities are
evolving to reflect these trends with increased provision of family change villages. Community
facilities are now competing with Health Clubs, offering a higher standard of programs, service and
accommodation, particularly for dry fitness. There is a growing movement towards wellness /
wellbeing, with the emergence of spa facilities including suites for massage, physiotherapy, and the
like. The contemporary leisure facility now offers more than just a place to swim, they are now a
destination; a place to gather and to socialise. This is being reflected in an increased attention to
facility comfort and design, where comfortable cafes and meeting spaces are becoming the norm.
Increasingly, facilities are designed to provide access to all ages and to all cultures.
Aquatic centres are most successful when they are easily navigable. Successful facilities are
planned around a clear wayfinding strategy developed early in the design process. On approaching
and entering a facility, the patron should have a sense of where they’re going because the
architecture guides them through the building with subtle cues: they can see what they’re looking
for. Not only does this strategy assist in providing a comfortable, safe, inclusive and welcoming
experience for the patron, it serves to cross sell the activities and services offered.
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SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES
The Horsham Aquatic centre at present is quite a diverse complex catering for many different activities
including;
- General Swimming and Aquatic Leisure

- School swimming carnivals in the 25m and 50m pools
- Childcare facilities
- Dance Studio
- Gymnasium, weights, treadmills
- RPM, Pump and bicycle type classes.
- Adrenalin classes
- Pilates, mat work and ball works.
- Coffee and cafe facilities.
After several conversations and meetings with members of the Horsham Aquatic Centre Steering
Committee to ascertain key council/and or other services that could be incorporated into the
complete, the following list of potential services were canvassed;
- Better inclusion for people with disabilities, it was noted that the current aquatic centre had
several hurdles to overcome to enable inclusion for those with acute and extreme disabilities.
The entry into the facility, access into the pools, storage of scooters & lifting devices,
consultation or flexible mutli-use rooms, change facilities and general hazards were all amongst
the key elements that required upgraded
- Access for Community Health Providers and other allied health professionals, it was established
that the current facility did not cater for the needs of external allied health professionals. The
Master plan should consider how these services may expand under the recent National
Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) rollout and what potential inclusion was possible.
- Community Lounge, providing flexible multiuse spaces to enhance the facilities that offered by
Horsham Rural City Council. The Community lounge enables a separate space that could be
booked by the community for events in a similar fashion to library resource centres.
- External Consultancy Rooms, by providing opportunity for private sector providers to establish a
physiotherapy, massage, Pilates or simular type business would enhance the attraction for the
Horsham aquatic centre and enable further income generation.
- Splashpark / Waterplay Activity, an emerging trend in aquatic centre design in the inclusion of
purpose built splashpark or water play facilities to attract tourists from the wider region. BBQ
areas, static playgrounds and open spaces would also be used to complement the current
facilities of the aid in the creation of a regional level facility in attracting the younger generation
and enable further income generation for the service agent and Horsham Rural City Council.
- Outdoor function spaces, enabling birthday parties or events to further strengthen the facilities
provided.
- 50m pool, the master plan process will review with the Horsham aquatic centre steering
committee the potential for additional events and carnivals to be hosted at the site. Throughout
the PCG meetings, the Horsham Swimming club has raised concerns that regarding the
limitations with the current 50m length knowing that it currently does not comply and will need to
be modified to attract state level events.
- Regional level facility, consideration should also be given to what’s required to create a regional
level facility to support funding applications with Horsham Rural City Council.
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ATTENDANCE PATTERNS
Attendance patterns are valuable in determining when best to target specific services. Below is a table of
the attendance figures taken from Horsham Aquatic Centre over the past three years. The data shows
that over a three year average the busiest month for attendance is November, followed by October and
February.
People visited the centre the least in the months of April, June (two year average) and July.
2014/2015 2015/2016 2016/2017 (Average)
13008 13401 12032 12814

July
15712 13500 13697 14303
August
13241 13373 12128 12914
September
14623 17641 16015 16093
October
20024 13733 20,051 17936
November
15357 15275 13852 14828
December
13267 13000 15096 13788
January
18200 15780 16072 16684
February
13907 14,139 16854 14967
March
11,282 10,775 11029 (2 year average)
April
15473 13,916 14695 (2 year average)
May
12973 9447 11210 (2 year average)
June
total 177067 163980 135797
(9 Months)
Data provided by YMCA Victoria
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STAGE 2.0
 MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT
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MASTERPLAN DEVELOPMENT
After consultation with the Horsham Aquatic Centre – Steering Group Committee, the following desires
were tabled as key design considerations for implementation/consideration into the Horsham Aquatic
Centre Master plan, these included;
Outdoor Aquatic Facilities:

o Inclusion of family change facilities
o Inclusion of play equipment on the current landscaped space and play equipment in the
pools by means of inflatable equipment were suggested.
o DDA compliant wet deck was required to be considered with the Master Plan.
o Outdoor shade devices should be considered over the pool and general areas
o Increase the amount of outdoor seating for general + events
o Consider a Waterpark / Spashpark / Slides / Big Buckets for increase facility use
o Include the option of BBQ zones for general use and birthdays / function space
o Review outdoor medium pool for integration into the splashpark
o Beach/Sand volleyball to be included into the design for teenage demographic+ others
o Sandpit, playground and outdoor play equipment to be included.
o Consider the external concourse and potential to upgrade (it was noted council was
currently reviewing this item).
o Consider accessibility to all spaces, possible ramp/lift solution to the 50m pool.
Indoor Aquatic Facilities

o Review the availability increased seating around the indoor 25m pool (School
Swimming)
o Scooter parking/Charge points were limited in the complex.
o Meeting room space was poorly located at present, consider relocating.
o Leisure pool had elements that were no longer functional, council were currently looking
to rectify, but current no splashplay was active.
o Review access into both the 25m pool and leisure pool for people with disabilities.
o Consider location of lifeguard station in conjunction with new design
Change Area's/WC's
o Inadequate change facilities for parents/ people with disabilities, to be reviewed.
o Review extent of existing W/C’s for integration of larger access toilets
o Consider lifting devices for the leisure pool and supplementary support offices.
Fitness Facilities
o It was noted that the gym layout was not conducive to people with disabilities. Open
spaces was on the opposite side of the room to the entry point, no scooter/wheel chair
parking.
o Consider requirement for Gym to have 24hr access.
o Outdoor space for PT is currently not available; review how this may take place.
o RPM has poor ventilation, consider how to improve.
o Consider consultation/ allied health services in connection with the current Gym.
Admin/Office
o Consider a new location for meeting room for better use by operators/others.
o Consider separate meeting rooms for the YMCA and or others
o Review entry/offices within the facility.
Cafe/Seating
o Café Seating was inadequate, review café and internal function space/RPM space.
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o Review the external Kiosk
Crèche
o No storage, consider additional storage onsite
Site Access, Surroundings

o Access to/from the facility was noted as inadequate, the ramp needed to be upgraded
to allow for dual way access.
o Parking to be reviewed with consideration to priorities for people with disabilities.
o Review potential use of the road to the south of the site.
Other disability access considerations

o Review of the current entry/exit into the 50m (including lifting equipment vs. ramp)
o Review the current accessibility of the 25m and leisure pools, it was noted that getting
in/out of the pools was an issue; ‘scooter’ parking onsite was an issue.
o Greater universal design was to be considered, i.e. consider charge points + parking
for the aged.
o Change space for people with disabilities was inadequate,
o Access toilets were not suitable for people with significant mobility issues. New ‘larger’
toilets needed to be considered in a centralized location.
o It was raised that there was no rehabilitation pool at the local hospital or the aquatic
centre. Increased ‘respectful’ accessibility to the current leisure pool was a key
preference.
o Café needed to be reviewed for increased use by people with disabilities.
o Consider potential for additional ‘aquatic programs/ rehab programs’ to be run at the
centre and possible multiple purposes rooms/spaces to facilitate.
o Storage of aquatic chairs/lifting equipment
o Review the ‘Inclusion for all (internal and external)’
Masterplan – Option 1 was developed after consultation with the Horsham Aquatic Centre – Steering
Group Committee.
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STAGE 3.0
 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROCESS
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROCESS
Community consultation is valuable in determining the broader needs and expectations held by the
public for major facilities such as the Horsham Aquatic Centre. During master plan design stage,
information gathered from community engagement processes is instrumental in shaping the program
and usage of the proposed development. As a part of the Horsham Aquatic Centre master plan/ concept
design process, community feedback was sought in a number of ways to assist the facility’s potential of
meeting the needs as expressed by the community. A number of different engagement methodologies
were chosen to maximise the input of different sections of Horsham’s residents. These included:
- 2 information presentations followed by open Q&A sessions

- Questionnaire / feedback forms
- Online survey
The consultation process was conducted between April 21st and mid-May, 2017 and collected 106
responses in total.
RESIDENT SURVEY
Survey questions were directed at gauging the community’s opinion of both the current facility conditions
and the desired outcomes for future upgrades. Of those that participated in the survey, 63% of the were
from the locality of Horsham (3400 postcode), 14% from suburban Horsham areas (3401 postcode), 6%
of respondents were from various other regions and 11% did not disclose.
Usage Patterns
The majority of aquatic centre users attended the centre 20 times or more within the past year (45.3%)
while the second largest group have visited only occasionally 0-5 times (20%). 13.7% had visited
between 10 – 20 times and 12.6% responded that they had not visited the centre at all.
During the previous 12 months, how often have you used

the Horsham Aquatic Centre?
13%
45% 20%
8%
10%
4%
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Currently, the leading reason for attendance is for the indoor swimming pools (74.2%) followed by the
outdoor 50m Pool (38.2%). Other reasons such as Gym and fitness activities drew between 17-19% of
survey population while school, Club and other organised events made up 13.5%. The lowest ranking
activity was rehabilitation/ Therapy (4.5%) and Child Care (2.2%).
Reason for Attendance
3% 11%
1% 7%
39%
10%
9%
20%
Accessibility
Feedback was collected on whether the Horsham Aquatic Centre is meeting the needs of the community
in terms of accessibility. This was broken into the following aspects:
- Opening hours -
Respondents were divided about the suitability of opening hours. 45% of the 80 respondents
express no need for change and 47.5% would like to see an increase in opening hours.
- Access from the Carpark –
89.8% were satisfied that needs were being met, 5.1% felt improvement was necessary and
5.1% were undecided or did not respond.
- Access by foot into the building –
89.3% were satisfied that needs were being met, 5.3% felt improvement was necessary and
5.3% were undecided or did not respond.
- Accessibility into the pools –
82.2% were satisfied that needs were being met, 10.9% feet improvement was necessary and
6.8% were undecided or did not respond
- Accessibility into Gym/ Fitness Rooms –
65.7% were satisfied that needs were being met, 8.2% felt improvement was necessary, and
26% either did not use the facilities or did not respond.
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Pool Facilities
People were also asked to score the pool facilities in terms of their effectiveness in meeting needs. The
area that ranked the highest in this regard was the Car Park, the 25m Indoor Pool and the Indoor
Program & Leisure Pool (Beach Access Pool). The areas deemed most in need of improvement were the
Toilets & Amenities and the Outdoor Grassed Areas. The Child Care, Main Gym and Fitness Rooms
received the highest amount of NIL responses.
The facility areas were broken into the categories below and received the following ratings.
- Indoor 25m Pool

60% felt satisfied that needs were being met, 20% felt improvement was necessary and 12% did
not respond.
- Indoor Program & Leisure Pool (Beach Access Pool)
58% felt satisfied that needs were being met, 15% felt improvement necessary and 27% did not
respond.
- Main Gym
respond.
- Fitness Rooms
respond
- Reception / Entry
respond.
- Kiosk
respond
- Toilets & Amenities
respond.
- Car Park
81% felt satisfied that needs were being met, 19% felt improvement necessary
- Outdoor Grassed Areas
respond.
- Child Care
respond.
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When asked to consider whether the overall needs of the community are being met by the Horsham
Aquatic Centre in terms of the level of accessibility and the suitability of the facilities, the average score
out of 10 was between 6 and 7. (78 responses in total)
20
18
16
14
12
RESPONSE
COUNT
10
8
6
4
2
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
SCORE
The survey participants were asked to provide indication of what area they would prioritise the upgrades.
The order of priority was as follows (75 respondents in total)
1. Improved outdoor shade, seating and amenities (74% of responses)

2. Waterplay / splash park (60% of responses)
3. Improved accessibility for the overall facility including toilet and change areas (48% of responses)
4. Outdoor Playground (44% of responses)
5. Outdoor BBQ and family zones (36% of responses)
6. Improved indoor Gym (31% of responses)
7. Inclusion of Allied Health services i.e. Physio consultations (19% of responses)
8. Outdoor Volleyball Facilities (9% of responses)
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Participants were asked to elaborate further on what measures would improve the suitability of the
Horsham Aquatic Centre in meeting the needs of the community. These ideas were grouped into the
below categories depending on their response rate. (Refer appendix for the complete list of written
responses.)
table a:
MOST RESPONSES:
- Shaded areas / shaded seating

- Water slide
- Change rooms / Showers / Toilets upgrades
- Family outdoor eating / BBQ + picnic areas
- Improved accessibility
- 50m pool standardised for competition/ school events
SOME RESPONSES:
- Spa / Sauna
- Other outdoor recreational – beach volleyball / trampolines etc.
- Splash Park / children’s pool
- Existing 50m pool upgrades
- Spectator seating for indoor pool
- Gym + RMP room expansion / improvements
- Hydrotherapy pool
FEW RESPONSES:
- Diving board/pool
- Master plan is over developed
- Acoustic measures for sound sensitive children
- Child Care facility upgrades
- Allied health rooms
- Outdoor kiosk
- Passive heating to the outdoor pool
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The data was reviewed alongside Master Plan - Option 1.
40% of the respondents felt that master plan option 1 was meeting their needs as it was. Further
adjustments were made to the plan relating to the findings outlined in table a.
These adjustments included:
o Adding a mobile hoist entry to 50m pool in lieu of a ramp to maintain 8 lanes clear for
competition standards.
o Inclusion of spa and sauna facilities
o Inclusion of a hydro therapy pool
o Tilt-up doors between hydro pool and indoor pool area for improved accessibility
o Reception wall re-aligned to free up walkway improving accessibility
o Astro turf to outdoor PT session space / flexible to accommodate a range of outdoor
recreation activities described in survey comments.
o Increased marshalling area to improve conditions for competition/ school events
o Improvements to parent change area
Master plan – Option 2 was developed following the analysis of community feedback.
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STAGE 4.0
 RECOMMENDED REDEVELOPMENT STAGING PLAN
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SUMMARY RECOMMENDED REDEVELOPMENT
STAGING PLAN
The master plan has been separated into six stages of development, outlined as follows. With each
stage of the development, it is recommended to review opportunities for upgrading the environmental
performance of the facility. Energy Architecture and the consulting team are not services engineers and
are unable to review the aging of existing equipment. It’s recommended that a separate single ESD
report be prepared to align with the staging options below and major construction works be undertaken
at suitable times.
STAGE 1 - 50m Pool upgrades

Works includes a new wet deck to the 50m outdoor pool perimeter, the new pool concourse including
demolition of the existing concourse. Note: these works are being undertaken separately by council and
cost estimates have been excluded from this report.
STAGE 1 WORKS
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STAGE 2 - Indoor works B + Ramp:
Works includes a new outdoor function area, parent change rooms, Spa & Sauna facilities, a new WC
compliant with accessibility standards, and the widening/ extension of the existing front entry ramp (this
will accommodate mobility scooter turning etc.)
STAGE 2 WORKS
STAGE 2A - Waterplay / Splash Park:

Works include the construction of the Waterplay and Splash Park and the new playground and play
equipment. A tensioned UV resistant canopy constructed over the splash park area and the demolition of
the existing pools in this area – backfill and excavations.
STAGE 2A WORKS
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STAGE 3 - Indoor works A:
Works include indoor renovations to the corridor, kiosk, reception resize, office, accessible change,
scooter charge bay, storeroom, including hydro pool equipment, hoist, hydro pool plant room, tilt up
glass doors & single tier seating.
STAGE 3 WORKS
STAGE 4 - Outdoor landscaping:

Generally includes all landscaped areas. Grass seating mounds in landscaped areas, new event
seating, removable seating, 3 x new barbecues, shade over gym seating and new fencing. Stage 4
works will also include construction of a pool shad structure over the outdoor 50m pool.
STAGE 4 WORKS
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STAGE 5 - Gym works + Community Lounge
The final stage will include gym and fitness associated items; modifying the existing entry to the
gymnasium to have large operable doors, provision of new gym offices/ consult rooms, new outdoor
personal training session space and revisions to the current RPM area. Upgrades to the community
lounge include replacing floor coverings, installing folding door banks, new joinery and seating area.
STAGE 5 WORKS
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SUMMARY COST BREAKDOWN
(Cost estimate provided

by cost manager
STAGE 1 WORKS
separately engaged by
Council)
STAGE 2 WORKS - Indoor Works B
Outdoor Function Area 53,768
Parent Change Rooms 341,424
SPA & Sauna Area 89,613
Accessible WC 76,171
Ramp Extension & Widening 17,923
STAGE 2 WORKS 578,897
TOTAL
STAGE 2A WORKS
Waterplay and Splash Park area 1,254,576
Demolish existing pools 53,768
Hoist to Hydro Pool 35,845
Canopy over SplashPark 350,385
Playground Area including Play Equipment

358,450
STAGE 2A WORKS TOTAL 2,053,025
STAGE 3 WORKS - Indoor Works A

Hydro Pool Complete 621,911
Hydro Pool Plant Room 89,613
Tilt Up Glass Doors to Hydro Pool Wall 107,535
Other Areas 600,404
STAGE 3 WORKS TOTAL 1,419,464
STAGE 4 WORKS Outdoor Landscaping

Landscaping 393,041
Pool Shade Structure 658,115
STAGE 4 WORKS TOTAL 1,051,156
STAGE 5 WORKS - Gym Works 956,166
'GENERALLY"- Sundries 185,498
Total (Excludes Stage 1): 6,244,206
Refer to the Horsham Aquatic Centre Master Plan Costing Report (Appendix D) and Horsham Aquatic
Centre Master Plan Summary (Appendix E) for detailed breakdowns.
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
The Community Sports Infrastructure Fund is a Victorian Government funding program that supports
improvements in sport and active recreational infrastructure across Victoria. This aids in planning for new
or redeveloping existing facilities.
Better Pools is one of the funding categories where grants are offered of up $3 million to provide high-
quality, accessible aquatic leisure facilities.
The community sports infrastructure fund programs open in March with project proposals closing in
June. Further information about this grant is available in the; Community Sports Infrastructure Fund
Guidelines 2018-19 (PDF, 1.31 MB)
Found at; http://sport.vic.gov.au/grants-and-funding/our-grants/community-sports-infrastructure-fund/
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EX I ST I NG P HO T O SU R V E Y
War Memorial Pool plaque Original Filter & Pump room (still in use)
Existing toddler pool (Cracked) Existing intermediate pool (Unused & Fenced)
50m outdoor pool (empty) YCMA used of Dance Studio
Existing 50m Outdoor Pool Existing 50m outdoor Pool
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RPM room (Poor ventilation) Existing Pump room (25m & Leisure Pools)
Rear service yard Existing Pump room (25m & Leisure Pools)
25m indoor heated pool Central location – poor storage
Indoor Leisure pool + Beach Entry In active water indoor water play
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Current change facilities Accessible Change Facilities
Access ramp into 25m indoor lap pool Cafe & Common Corridor
Existing Cafe Seating Existing Gym (From entry door)
Existing meeting room Child Care (internal)
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Child care (external) Unused Courtyard
External Image External image – External landscaped zone
Internal Hall Existing Entry – Ramp requires upgrade
Main Entry Existing Carpark
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APPENDICES
Please refer to the attached:
A. Engineering Investigation Report FMG REF S31563 – 252359.

B. Horsham Aquatic Centre DDA Access Review - Stage 1
C. Horsham Aquatic Centre_ Urban Design Report_ Aug 08
D. Horsham Aquatic Centre Master Plan Costing Report
E. Horsham Aquatic Centre Master Plan Summary
F. Survey – Written responses
G. Survey data
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APPENDIX A
Engineering Investigation Report
FMG REF: S31563 - 252359
ISSUE DATE: 27 October 2016
SITE ADDRESS: Horsham Aquatic Centre, 53 Hamilton Street,

HORSHAM, VIC 3400
CLIENT: Energy Architecture

FMG Ref: S31563 - 252359
Site Address: Horsham Aquatic Centre, 53 Hamilton Street, HORSHAM, VIC 3400
Client: Energy Architecture
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The opinions expressed in this document are based upon a visual inspection conducted with reasonable care. Areas not
reasonably accessible and not readily viewed without disturbing the existing structure, finishes or furnishings have not been
inspected, unless noted otherwise.
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information.
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at the time of inspection.
Document Status
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Ashley Holmes John Goldfinch
0 Senior Aquatic Engineer Principal Engineer (Partner) 27 October 2016
Adelaide Melbourne
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 4
2.0 Facility description ...................................................................................................... 5
3.0 Summary of investigations undertaken in the reviewed documents ............................ 6
4.0 Possible additional testing .......................................................................................... 9
5.0 Options to be considered .......................................................................................... 12
6.0 Conclusion ............................................................................................................... 14
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 FMG Engineering (‘FMG’) has been engaged by Energy Architecture to review previous
engineering reports and to assess the condition of the existing outdoor aquatic facility
based upon the findings of these reports. FMG has also been requested to advise any
additional testing which may provide a better understanding of the existing facility’s
condition.
1.2 FMG has considered the following reports in order to formulate its opinion;
(1) CO-OP – Proposed Early Works – Consultant Advice Notice No. 001 – Date: 25
June 2016
(2) CO-OP – Outdoor Pool Plant Review – Revision A – Date: 16 August 2016
(3) CO-OP – Schematic Design Report revision – Consultant Advice Notice No. 003 –
Date: 30 August 2016
(4) Horsham Rural City Council – Feasibility / Investigation Study – Date: June 2012
(5) Geoff Ninnes Fong and Partners (‘GNFP’) – Interim 50m Pool Works
Recommendations – Pool and Tank Structures and Finishes, Filtration and Water
Treatment – Date: 7 December 2012
1.3 FMG has also reviewed the original construction documentation for the outdoor 50m
pool and toddler pool, photographs of the facility and a survey of the existing facility
undertaken in July 2004.
1.4 The reports mention multiple defects in the filtration system of the outdoor facility as well
as concerns with the structural efficacy of the 50m concrete pool shell. The learn-to-
swim pool was found to be in relatively good condition but is hydraulically linked to the
50m pool and toddler pool. The toddler pool has been found to be unsalvageable.
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2.0 Facility description
2.1 The facility currently incorporates 5 individual pools.
(1) An indoor 25m reinforced concrete pool constructed on reinforced concrete piles.
This pool includes a disabled access ramp and is 900mm to 1600mm deep. It
features a wet deck gutter collection on all sides to return soiled water to a balance
tank.
(2) An indoor reinforced concrete leisure pool, also constructed on reinforced concrete
piles. This pool includes a beach entry and is 0mm to 1400mm deep. It has a wet
deck gutter system on all sides to return soiled water to a balance tank.
(3) An outdoor reinforced concrete 50m pool with an average depth of 1.67m.
(4) An outdoor reinforced concrete learn-to-swim pool with an average depth of 0.67m.
(5) An outdoor reinforced concrete toddler pool with an average depth of 0.15m.
2.2 The indoor pools are constructed on piles. The 50m pool is constructed over an
extensive underdrain system. All of the outdoor pools share a common balance tank and
filtration system. The indoor pools are reticulated separately from each other and have
individual balance tanks.
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3.0 Summary of investigations undertaken in the reviewed

documents
3.1 In order to review whether or not sufficiently comprehensive investigative works have
already been undertaken, FMG has summarised the past investigations. Other salient
information has also been included in the summary. Please note that where the same
information is repeated in multiple reports, then it is only included under one of the
headings below, not all. Our summary is not set out in any particular chronological order.
Horsham Rural City Council – Feasibility / Investigation Study – Date: June 2012
(1) The 50m pool does not meet FINA standards.

(2) The drop in water level is in the order of 150mm to 200mm per day which equates
to a volume loss of 135m3 to 180m3 per day.
(3) GNFP conducted a study in June 2011 which has not been provided to FMG.
However, GNFP has included a summary in this feasibility study.
(4) Concrete cores were taken in 2002 which concluded the concrete strength varies
from 40MPa to 53MPa.
(5) The movement control joints are in poor condition.
(6) A further life of at least 10 years was concluded, however, the control joints will
continue to deteriorate.
(7) The tiles were in good condition however the tile joints are cracked and require
replacement.
(8) There are cross sectional cracks in the learn-to-swim pool hobs similar to those in
the 50m pool.
(9) The toddlers pool has numerous structural cracks.
(10) Reuse of backwash water was recommended by GNFP for reticulation in the pool,
or for irrigation purposes depending on the quality of the water.
(11) The reticulation pipe network is constructed of asbestos pipework.
(12) No equipotential bonding (earthing) of metal objects such as steel reinforcement
has been carried out.
Geoff Ninnes Fong and Partners (GNFP) – Interim 50m Pool Works Recommendations – Pool
and Tank Structures and Finishes Filtration and Water Treatment – Date: 7 December
2012
(13) A CCTV inspection video of the scum gutter pipes and return-to-pool pipes with a
sketch plan of the pipes, as prepared by Beckers Drain Cleaning Services was
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viewed by GNFP. The CCTV inspection reported a number of breaks or blockages

in the dropper pipes from the scum gutter to the longitudinal soiled water return
pipes. The soiled water return pipe network was also pressure tested and found to
be in sound condition. It is uncertain if the filtered water return pipe network had
also been tested.
(14) A leak detection report and plan prepared by Bendigo Aquatic Services was viewed
by GNFP. The leak detection noted a number of structural cracks in the concrete
walls of the 50m pool as well as identifying six leak locations in the construction
joints. The vacuum system was reported as faulty and permanent capping of these
items was recommended.
CO-OP – Proposed Early Works – Consultant Advice Notice No. 001 – Date: 25 June 2016
(15) Recommendations regarding outdoor facility filter cell investigations.

(16) Recommendation to install a standpipe to check if the groundwater drainage system
is functioning adequately.
(17) Recommendation to install hydrostatic valves in the existing pools as a secondary
backup against pool shell buoyancy.
CO-OP – Outdoor Pool Plant Review – Revision A – Date: 16 August 2016
This report essentially sets out the findings of the recommended investigations in the
earlier works proposals. It is limited to the pool filtration and sanitation systems.
(18) The filtration pump has been extensively repaired over the years and requires
replacement.
(19) The toddler pool and learn-to-swim pool are not in use and have been isolated. The
50m pool is reportedly operating at a water turn-over rate between 5.5 hours and
8.5 hours.
(20) The 50m pool loses the order of 100mm of water level over a 24-hour period.
(21) The external concourse water is collected and directed to the balance tank.
(22) Groundwater is being collected and pumped into the balance tank. [Note: FMG has
assumed that the water has been tested and found to be chlorinated and is hence
water from the swimming pool leaks].
(23) Hydrostatic pressure relief valves have been installed.
(24) There are suction pipelines located in the pool walls near the floor which require
Virigina Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety (VGB) compliant covers.
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(25) There is no containment bund located at the sodium hypochlorite delivery area
which is on Cameron Street just off O’Callaghan’s Parade. The filling procedure
requires a minimum of two people because of the distance between the fill point and
the storage tank. Remedial options for compliance were outlined by CO-OP in
section 11 of their report.
(26) There are a number of OWHS risks in the existing plant room. Essentially these
risks include;
(a) An ill-fitting pit cover which requires replacement.
(b) Filter access is via a ladder which is not compliant with AS1657.
(c) The plant room does not include a sink for chemical testing.
(27) The report provided three options for increasing water quality.
(a) Maintain existing pool filter hydraulics.
(b) Maintain existing filters and provide new pipework to and from the pool.
(c) New filters and pool hydraulics.
(28) The scum gutter inverts vary by 37mm.
CO-OP – Schematic Design Report revision – Consultant Advice Notice No. 003 – Date: 30
August 2016
(29) The base of filter cells are constructed of a perforated corrugated asbestos sheet.
Three separate recommendations for dealing with the asbestos sheet were
provided within the report. It is unclear as to which of these options, if any, may have
been undertaken.
(30) A Natare pool retrofit wet deck system was suggested as a potential solution to
replacing filtered water return pipework under the 50m pool.
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4.0 Possible additional testing
4.1 In order to ascertain what needs to be done to upgrade a facility of this nature, FMG
would propose the undertaking of additional testing. Some relevant tests have already
been undertaken and the results can still be relied upon in our opinion. Below is a
summary of tests FMG would normally undertake when investigating an aged pool
complex.
(1) Leak detection in the form of dye testing with a qualified diver + observer whilst the
pool remains full. It is recommended that this be undertaken as soon as practically
possible after the pool has been filled. Balance tanks are not typically tested in this
manner because it is often too dark in the tank to give meaningful results.
FMG suggests that the dye test performed a number of years ago is no longer valid.
Additional leaks in different locations may have now formed in the pool shell.
(2) Concrete coring of the pool shell in order to aid in the assessment of structural
integrity.
FMG understands that concrete cores have been tested but it is uncertain as to the
location of these cores. Regardless, the results indicated that the concrete was in
excess of 40MPa and as such the concrete is relatively strong. However, chloride
content was not measured in the concrete. As chlorides are absorbed into the
concrete they progressively increase in concentration. At low concentrations,
chlorides are effectively harmless, but once they surpass a critical level they can,
and often do, cause significant corrosion of the steel reinforcement.
(3) Concrete cores from the balance tank to aid in the assessment of structural integrity
FMG do not believe this has yet been undertaken. If there is no sign of structural
distress in the balance tank, then this could possibly be overlooked.
(4) Visual inspection of the pool shell in order to determine if there is any structural
cracking.
Structural cracking has been noted in the pool shell. It is strongly recommended that
a visual inspection of the pool shell be undertaken again by an experienced
professional if a pool shell is to be retained and repaired.
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(5) Visual inspection of the balance tank to determine if the tank has any structural
cracking.
Due to the depth of the existing balance tank inspecting it will be relatively difficult.
FMG would typically design a much shallower balance tank with a larger footprint
area in order to more easily maintain the foot-valve and strainer assembly
(assuming the pump system does have a foot-valve and strainer fitted) as well as
cleaning off of any accumulated debris from within the balance tank. In
circumstances such as this it would typically be FMG’s recommendation that the
existing balance tank be abandoned and a new purpose-built tank be constructed.
(6) Pressure testing of the pipework to determine if any of the pipe network is leaking.
To a lesser extent CCTV may be relied upon to more accurately determine the
position of leaks should any be found by the initial pressure testing.
This was undertaken a number of years ago now and it is currently unclear as to
whether the leaks detected have been, or were, rectified. Should it be determined
that sections of pipework are to remain in service, then FMG recommends that is
the reticulation system be pressure tested again.
(7) Survey the pool to determine if it has been subjected to differential ground
movement. Usually this is conducted along a scum gutter.
This was also done many years ago. Conducting another levels survey now and
comparing it to the previous survey will provide an insight into the history of
movement of the structure. Should the survey result be similar to the previous
survey then a traditional wet deck system could be retrofitted onto the existing pool
structure. If is found to be significantly different, then the reticulation system would
either need to remain as a scum gutter collection for soiled water or have a new
Natare wet deck system fitted. The Natare wet deck water reticulation system has
additional benefits which will be discussed later in this report.
(8) Assess the facility for WHS issues. Particular attention is usually paid to the quality
of the tiling, quality of the concourse and particularly to chemical storage / delivery
locations, along with PPE and storage of MSDS literature.
[This has recently been addressed in the CO-OP report].
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(9) Assess the disinfection and filtration system for efficiency, reliability, suitability for
purpose and to determine if the facility complies with recommended public health
guidelines.
[This has recently been addressed in the CO-OP report. FMG has provided some
additional input into the 3 overall options put forward by CO-OP].
(10) FMG would potentially recommend the exposure of some steel reinforcement. In an
aggressive environment, such as a pool, it is possible for the structural reinforcing
steel to corrode in such a way that it does not cause spalling of the concrete (i.e. by
electrolysis). It is FMG’s opinion that the structural steel should be exposed in a
minimum of two locations in the 50m pool shell to determine if this form of
deterioration may be occurring. This is of most concern at points of high stress such
as the base of pool walls, as such the investigation should be done at this location.
This has not been undertaken at any time in the past in so far as FMG can
determine.
Summary of additional recommended testing
4.2 In summary FMG recommends the minimum amount of testing that should be
contemplated before a final decision is made with regard to the possibility of retaining
the existing 50m pool structure.
(1) Dye testing should be undertaken again as soon as practically possible after filling
of the pool.
(2) A current visual inspection of the pool shell should be undertaken by an experienced
professional. A scope of work, or the need for a more focused investigation of shell
defects, will be identified during this inspection.
(3) If any pipework is to be retained without being relined (refer section 5 of this report)
then it should be pressure tested to confirm that the pipework can be retained.
(4) The pool should be level surveyed again to determine if it is subject to periodic
differential movement and to determine if a wet deck conversion is a viable option
to consider.
(5) Exposure of steel reinforcement at locations of high stress (base of pool wall) is
recommended in a minimum of two locations to check for chloride contamination in
concrete and electrolysis attack of the reinforcement.
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5.0 Options to be considered
5.1 CO-OP has provided the following three options in its report concerning the disinfection
and filtration system;
(1) Option 1 – Maintain existing pool filter pool hydraulics. This option assumes the
permanent shutting down of the toddler and learn-to-swim pools.
(2) Option 2 – Maintain existing filters and provide new pipework to and from the pool.
This option assumes the permanent shutting down of the toddler and learn-to-swim
pools.
(3) Option 3 – New filters and pool hydraulics. This option includes items 3a and 3b
which relate to options available regarding the toddler and learn-to-swim pools.
Options 3a and 3b in theory could be undertaken in conjunction with options 1 or 2.
5.2 Option 1, whilst this could be undertaken, is not recommended by FMG because the
current water turnover rate exceeds that which is recommended for public health. CO-
OP did not adjust all of their figures for a smaller filter cell than they had anticipated. This
means the maximum achievable turnover rate for option 2 would not be 4.5 hours but
rather 5.28 hours. As CO-OP has stated, a filtration rate of 15 m3/m2/hr may not be
achievable which means that they also may not achieve the required flow rate. Similarly
to option 1, option 2 is also not recommended as there is, in FMG’s opinion, a strong
chance that it will exceed the maximum water turnover rate recommended for public
health.
5.3 In addition to option 3 the following work would be required in order to salvage the 50m
pool shell based upon the investigations which have been undertaken to date.
 Full construction joint retrofit repairs on all joints. FMG has assumed that this has
not yet been undertaken.
 Repair of structural cracking noted within the GNFP report. This is typically
undertaken using a hydro-reactive and permanently flexible resin injection
process.
 Removal of all existing painted surfaces and any render that may exist on the
pool shell. This will hopefully expose any concealed older cracking in order to
allow repairs to be undertaken. FMG typically recommends that the pool shell be
tilled. This entails, amongst other things, the provision of a high quality and
flexible waterproof lining membrane to be installed which is protected by the tiles.
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Painting the surface does not provide anywhere near the same level of
protection.
 The installation of a new pipe network would be extremely intrusive. FMG would
recommend, in this instance, that the centrally located filtered water return line
be simply relined with a reinforced polymer lining sock. New pipework can then
be installed around the exterior of the pool, along with new wall inlets. Similar to
the Natare system this approach avoids concrete demolition. If a new survey
determines that the pool is only being subjected to minimal differential soil
movement, then FMG would recommend the installation of a new retrofitted wet
deck system. If there is more than a small amount of movement, then FMG would
recommend the installation of the Natare system. Due to the unique nature of the
Natare system the same effect as a wet deck system can be achieved whilst it
should allow for some minor ground movement.
 If a new survey determines that the pool is subjected to significant seasonal
movement then it must be clearly understood from a structural efficacy
perspective that the existing pool will continue to have issues with water leaks
and it is highly unlikely that they can be permanently eliminated.
 FMG also recommends the installation of a dignity for disabled access ramp into
the pool, should extensive works be contemplated for the outdoor facility. If any
structural work is undertaken, then it is FMG’s understanding that dignity for
disabled (DDA) access must be addressed by the installation of either a ramp or
a lifting device. A lifting device may be in place which FMG is not aware of at this
time.
5.4 CO-OP has provided three options regarding the chemical delivery system. FMG agrees
with the options put forward. The available options are summarised as;
(1) Provide a containment bund for a dedicated outdoor facility chemical delivery area
within the site boundary.
(2) Increase the chemical storage capacity of the indoor facility and use this storage
also for the outdoor facility.
(3) Convert the chemical disinfection system from sodium hypochlorite to calcium
hypochlorite (granular chlorine)
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6.0 Conclusion
6.1 There are still some remaining investigations which FMG strongly recommend should
be undertaken prior to determination as to whether or not the 50m pool can be salvaged
and to determine if the pool can have a wet deck conversion undertaken/considered.
6.2 It is FMG’s opinion that the existing 50m pool, based on the information available, could
be salvaged, however, extensive retrofit works will be required. There is also the
potential that when the existing concrete surfaces are stripped of their paint coatings
that some older concealed structural defects may be revealed which will result in
unforeseen variations to the work.
6.3 FMG is of the opinion that an entirely new filtration system is required for the facility and
that the existing filter system should be abandoned. Based on the information available
there will be minimal work required on the learn-to-swim pool in order to retain it, but a
new filtration system is required.
6.4 As stated in the CO-OP report there is some work required in order to make the chemical
delivery area compliant.
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APPENDIX B
Trento Fuller Pty Ltd +61 8 7071 7106 tel

Suite 410 +61 8 7071 7009 fax
147 Pirie Street ABN 47 160 056 397
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Horsham Aquatic Centre

DDA Access Review (Stage 1)
Trento Fuller Building Certifiers & Consultants Horsham Aquatic Centre- DDA Access Review
Horsham Aquatic Centre

DDA Access Review
Stage 1
Prepared for
Mr Daniel Manno
Energy Architecture
109 Grote Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Prepared by
Trento Fuller Building Certifiers & Consultants
Suite 410 147 Pirie Street, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
T 7071706 F 7100 6499 www.trentofuller.com.au
ABN 47 160 056 397
25 October 2016
Quality Information
Document DDA Access Review – Stage 1
Ref J167119
Date 25 October 2016
Prepared by Luke Trento
Reviewed by Stan Fuller
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 5
BUILDING AND SITE DETAILS ............................................................................................................... 5
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .......................................................................................................................... 6
BCA QUERY ITEMS................................................................................................................................................. 6
DDA QUERY ITEMS................................................................................................................................................. 7
DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 9
BCA REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY REVIEW ........................... 10
PART D3 – ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES .................................................................................................. 10
D3.1 General building access requirements ................................................................................................................ 10
D3.2 Access to buildings ............................................................................................................................................ 11
D3.3 Parts of buildings to be accessible ..................................................................................................................... 12
D3.4 Exemptions......................................................................................................................................................... 13
D3.5 Car Parking ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
D3.6 Signage .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
D3.7 Hearing Augmentation ........................................................................................................................................ 16
D3.8 Tactile Indicators ................................................................................................................................................ 16
D3.9 Wheelchair seating spaces in Class 9b assembly buildings ................................................................................ 17
D3.10 Swimming Pools ................................................................................................................................................. 18
D3.11 Ramps ................................................................................................................................................................ 18
D3.12 Glazing on an accessway ................................................................................................................................... 18
SPECIFICATION D3.6 - BRAILLE AND TACTILE SIGNS .................................................................................................. 18
2. Location of braille and tactile signs ..................................................................................................................... 18
3. Braille and tactile sign specification .................................................................................................................... 19
4. Luminance contrast ............................................................................................................................................ 19
5. Lighting............................................................................................................................................................... 20
6. Braille ................................................................................................................................................................. 20
SPECIFICATION D3.10 – ACCESSIBLE WATER ENTRY/EXIT FOR SWIMMING POOLS ........................................................ 20
2. Fixed or moveable ramp ..................................................................................................................................... 20
3. Zero depth entry ................................................................................................................................................. 20
4. Platform swimming pool lift ................................................................................................................................ 20
5. Sling-style swimming pool lift ............................................................................................................................. 21
6. Aquatic wheelchair ............................................................................................................................................. 22
PART F2 – SANITARY AND OTHER FACILITIES ............................................................................................................ 22
F2.2 Calculation of number of occupants and facilities............................................................................................... 22
F2.3 Facilities in Class 3 to 9 buildings ....................................................................................................................... 22
F2.4 Accessible Sanitary Facilities .............................................................................................................................. 24
DISABILITY & DISCRIMINATION ACT (DDA) 1992 REVIEW ................................................................ 27

EXTERNAL............................................................................................................................................................ 27
1. Paths of Travel & Pedestrian Links to Other Buildings ............................................................................................... 27
2. Street Furniture & Rubbish Bins .......................................................................................................................... 27
3. Carparking .......................................................................................................................................................... 28
4. Transport Drop-off Areas .................................................................................................................................... 29
5. Lighting............................................................................................................................................................... 30
6. External Wayfinding Signage .............................................................................................................................. 30
INTERNAL............................................................................................................................................................. 30
7. Paths of Travel .................................................................................................................................................... 30
8. Stairs .................................................................................................................................................................. 31
9. Lifts / Elevators ................................................................................................................................................... 31
10. Ramps ................................................................................................................................................................ 31
11. Doors .................................................................................................................................................................. 32
12. Floor Surfaces .................................................................................................................................................... 32
13. Seating and tables .............................................................................................................................................. 32
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14. Emergency Safe Havens (Refuge Area)............................................................................................................... 33

15. Accessible Toilets and Showers ......................................................................................................................... 35
16. Changing Place Facility ...................................................................................................................................... 35
17. Accommodation ................................................................................................................................................. 35
18. Food and Beverage Areas .................................................................................................................................. 37
19. Functions Rooms, Halls, Corporate Boxes, Dining Rooms ................................................................................. 38
20. Internal Wayfinding Signage ............................................................................................................................... 38
21. Swimming Pools / Spa Pools .............................................................................................................................. 39
INTERNAL FIXTURES AND FITTINGS .......................................................................................................................... 40
22. Counters / Check in Desks ................................................................................................................................. 40
23. Kitchenettes & Tea Rooms ................................................................................................................................. 41
24. Utility Areas ........................................................................................................................................................ 42
25. Reach Ranges .................................................................................................................................................... 42
26. Lighting............................................................................................................................................................... 43
27. Hearing Augmentation ........................................................................................................................................ 43
28. Accessible Showers............................................................................................................................................ 43
29. Public Telephones .............................................................................................................................................. 43
30. ATM’s ................................................................................................................................................................. 43
31. Sanitary Area for Assisted and Companion Animals ........................................................................................... 44
APPENDIX A – REFERENCED STANDARDS ....................................................................................... 45
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Introduction
The purpose of this DDA Access Review is to identify potential difficulties a person with a
disability may face when accessing the Horsham Aquatic Centre. The objective is to ensure that
all people are provided with safe, equitable and dignified access to buildings and premises. This
assessment is based on the requirements of the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act
1992 (DDA), Disability (Access to Premises- Buildings) Standards 2010, and the referenced suite
of Australian Standards for disability access for buildings and facilities (Appendix A).
The definition of ‘premises’ in the DDA is broader than the Access to Premises Standard and
BCA. A ‘premises’ includes service counter heights, fixtures and fittings, common area facilities,
public outdoor eating areas and furniture and safe egress from a building, which are all subject
to the existing DDA provisions and potential complaints system. The complaints that may arise
have been listed under the heading Disability & Discrimination Act (DDA) 1992 Review (Risk
Response). Since a complaint is subjective and there may be different levels of risk in regards to
whether a complaint will be upheld by the Courts we will, following development of the Stage 2
Masterplan, complete a DDA risk assessment (in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009) to
inform the team and the client on any perceived risk exposure.
The mandatory requirements for disability access to be provided to buildings is regulated in the
National Construction Code (BCA Volume 1 - 2016 edition) Part D3 Requirements for Access for
People with a Disability. The items that are either non-compliant with the BCA or requiring further
review are listed under the heading BCA Requirements for Access for People with a Disability
Review (Compliance Query).
Building and Site Details
The Aquatic Centre is an existing 2,800 m2 single storey Class 9b building located within the
regional City of Horsham, Victoria. The site is bound by a roadway to the West and North with a
carpark located between the building and road. The building is fenced so that the external pool area
cannot be accessed. The main entry point is the Northern entry from Hamilton Street both for
vehicles accessing the carpark and for pedestrian movement along the pathway to the building
entrance. Retaining walls surround the site which is built up higher than the adjacent footpaths.
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data suggests that the demographic makeup of Horsham
includes a higher percentile of people over the age of 70 years in comparison to the National and
Victorian average. There are also a number of retirement communities and aged care buildings
nearby that we would assume make use the Aquatic facilities for rehabilitation, therapy, and
relaxation.
In light of the above we have considered the likelihood that the Aquatic Centre will be used by a
person with a disability as greater than if the same facility was located in another city or large
township. Access provisions should, as a result, address not only the BCA non-compliances but also
the potential for a DDA complaint.
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Executive Summary
The following report has been undertaken to provide an indication of compliance with statutory
obligations required under the Building Code of Australia and the Commonwealth Disability
Discrimination Act 1992.
Current legislation governing the design of buildings requires new building work to comply with
the provisions of the Building Code of Australia 2016 and the referenced suite of Australian
Standards for disability access for buildings and facilities (Appendix A). Areas that fall outside of
the BCA defer to the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA).
The report has been assessed based on photographic evidence, liaison with the design team,
and Architectural documentation. We note that no building audit was undertaken by Trento Fuller
or consultation with any of the user groups. If further analysis is required we are more than
willing to undertake a details building audit and discuss our findings with the City Council,
Disability groups, and other stakeholders for additional feedback.
BCA Query Items

The following queries have been identified following review of the Architectural documentation and
site photos:
(a) Further clarification is required on the location and number of the accessible
carparking bays, including compliance with shared zone, bollard, etc;
(b) There is insufficient detail on the plan to confirm compliance requirements of the
entrance ramps, however we note:
1. Non-compliant turning for wheelchairs onto the zig-zag ramp at the base,
mid landing and top;
2. Tactiles non-compliant (only 300 mm) to the top of the ramp adjacent the
main entry auto-door;
(c) Most doors appear to only have a clear opening width (scaled from plan) of 800 mm;
(d) Signage required to indicate the location of accessible toilets (to other facilities) and
signage to accessible changeroom to indicate either left handed or right handed toilet
facility;
(e) Hearing Augmentation may need to be provided depending on what information is

provided over the Public Address system;
(f) Tactiles Ground Surface Indicators may be required at path from the footpath to the
accessible carpark;
(g) No handrail provided to the program/leisure zero depth entry pool and no access for
people with disabilities identified to within the external 50 m pool;
(h) Based on 140 participants (carnivals, etc) a further 2 showers and 1 toilet pan for
Males is required;
(i) Ambulant facilities have not been provided;
(j) No backrest with luminance contrast provided to the accessible Toilet Pans;
(k) No access for people with disabilities is provided to the external 50 m pool.
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DDA Query Items
The following queries have been identified from the review of the aforementioned drawings as not
meeting the spirt and intent of the DDA – these items will be included in the Risk Assessment as part
of Stage 4 and can be discussed further in due course;
(a) The footpath at the intersection of Hamilton Road and Urqhart Road (north-east
corner) does not provide an accessible pathway surface, only a grassed path, to the
main entry point to the building on Hamilton Street;
(b) Four ramps are required on the accessible path of travel to enter the building. This
presents undue fatigue to elderly occupants or those with a disability attempting to
access the Aquatic Centre facilities. A large crowd of elderly occupants or people with
disabilities have limited room to navigate the ramps and once near the entrance there
is also no open area or landing or an internal lobby space for rest;
(c) Access from the street to the building entrance is also a long distance. In addition to
the above difficulties, seating should be provided (sheltered from the sun, rain, and
prevailing wind) at the base of the stair. Drinking fountains could also be provided;
(d) Access from the carpark to the building entrance requires accessible pathway past
the road crossing which may be unsafe for people with a vision or hearing impairment.
Consider installing bollards to the widened path adjacent the road as well as tactiles.
Warning signs and slow speed signs could also be provided to reduce risk of any
accidents at the crossing;
(e) Provide signage to direct vehicles at the street entrance to the accessible carparking
bays;
(f) An additional accessible parking bay should be provided (3 total with 3 shared zones);
(g) Adequate distance is provided between the pool filtration grates and side walls
however any storage including signage boards and equipment shall be removed to
allow wheelchair users to pass;
(h) Skirtings have poor contrast to the floor material. Also consider using contrast in the
central part of the floor to provide visual ques for access into main parts of the
building including the control room, café and pool area;
(i) Enhanced access seating should be provided to allow wheelchair users to manoeuvre
from their wheelchair onto seating and then to an aquatic wheelchair;
(j) General seating in the pool area should include arm and backrests as well as lowered
seat heights;
(k) Escape from the building to be by way of a hearing augmentation system that is
connected to the occupant warning, or visual and tactile vibration signals, or a buddy
system to alert hearing impaired or deaf occupants. Further discussion required with
staff / employees;
(l) Change room / changing place facilities should be provided (and have emergency call
buttons installed). Refer http://changingplaces.org.au/;
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(m) Consider additional Unisex accessible sanitary facilities adjacent Hall, Gymnasium
and Creche sanitary facilities;
(n) Incorporate signage perpendicular to the control room and pool area so that they can
be viewed from the building entrance;
(o) Location for aquatic wheelchairs should be provided in a position that is readily
available. Management of the wheelchairs may require lifeguards to retrieve and then
assist people with disabilities back onto the wheelchair;
(p) The entry method into the pool (fixed ramp and zero-depth) have their drawbacks
however both comply with the Building Code requirements. A person can lodge a
complaint however it is unlikely to be supported. The method of entry depends on the
user group and their specific preference. Further discussion required;
(q) Provide accessible lockers within the required reach ranges.
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Definitions
Accessible - means having features to enable use by people with disabilities.
Accessway - means a continuous accessible path of travel to, into or within a building.
Alternative Solution - means a Building Solution which complies with the Performance Requirements
other than by reason of satisfying the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions.
Braille - a system of touch reading for the blind or vision impaired which employs raised dots, evenly
arranged in quadrangular letter spaces or cells.
Continuous accessible path of travel - an uninterrupted path of travel to, from or within a building,
providing access to all required facilities. A continuous accessible path of travel should not
incorporate any step, stairway, turnstile, revolving door, escalator or other impediment that would
prevent it from being safely negotiated by people with disabilities.
Disability - a condition or state of being, which is covered by the broad Disability Discrimination Act
1992 definition. The term includes physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual and neurological
disabilities, physical disfigurement and the presence in the body causing, or capable of causing,
disease.
Disability Action Plan - a disability action plan or DAP, is a document that organisations prepare
and use in order to reduce and remove barriers experienced by people with a disability.
Grabrail – A rail used to give a steadying or stabilising assistance to a person engaged in a particular
function.
Kerb - a side barrier to a trafficable or accessible pedestrian surface.
Handrail - a rail used in circulation areas such as corridors, passageways, ramps and stairways to
assist in continuous movement.
Luminance contrast - the light reflected from one surface or component, compared to the light
reflected from another surface or component.
Ramp - an inclined surface on a continuous accessible path of travel between two landings with a
gradient steeper than 1 in 20 but not steeper than 1 in 14.
Ramp, kerb - an inclined surface on a continuous accessible path of travel with a maximum rise of
190 mm, a length not greater than 1520 mm and a gradient not steeper than 1 in 8, located within or
attached to a kerb.
Ramp, threshold - an inclined surface on a continuous accessible path of travel with a maximum rise
of 35 mm, length not greater than 280 mm and a gradient not steeper than 1 in 8.
Required – means required to satisfy Performance Requirement or a Deemed-to-Satisfy Provision of

the BCA as appropriate.
Tactile ground surface indicators - truncated cones and/or bars installed on the ground or floor
surface, designed to provide pedestrians who are blind or vision-impaired with warning or directional
orientation information.
Tactile signs- signage incorporating raised text, and/or symbols and Braille to enable touch reading
by people who are blind or who are vision-impaired.
Walkway – any surface on a continuous accessible path of travel with a gradient not steeper than 1 in 20.
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BCA Requirements for Access for People with a Disability Review

BCA Clause No. / Compliance Requirement Compliance Query
Part D3 – Access for People with Disabilities
D3.1 General building access requirements

Buildings and parts of buildings must be accessible as
required by Table D3.1, unless exempted by D3.4.
Class 1b
(a) Dwellings located on one allotment(1) and used
for short-term holiday accommodation,
consisting of:
i. 4 to 10 dwellings to and within 1 dwelling
i. 11 to 40 dwellings to and within 2 dwellings
ii. 41 to 60 dwellings to and within 3 dwellings
iii. 61 to 80 dwellings to and within 4 dwellings
iv. 81 to 100 dwellings to and within 5 dwellings
v. more than 100 dwellings to and within 5
dwellings plus 1 additional dwelling for each
additional 30 dwellings or part thereof in excess
of 100 dwellings.
(1) A community or strata-type subdivision or
development is considered to be on a single allotment.

(a) A boarding house, bed & breakfast, associated
breakfast, guest house, hostel or the like, other
than those described in (a): To and within 1
bedroom and assoc, sanitary facilities: and not less
than 1 of each type of room or space for use in
common by the residents or guests, inc a cooking
facility, sauna, gym, swimming pool, laundry,
games room, eating area or the like: and rooms or
spaces for use in common by all residents on a
floor to which access by way of a ramp complying
with AS1428.1 or a passenger lift is provided.
Class 2, 3 & 9c
Common areas: From a pedestrian entrance required to
be accessible to at least 1 floor containing sole-
occupancy units and to the entrance doorway of each
sole-occupancy unit located on that level.
To and within not less than 1 of each type of room or
space for use in common by the residents, including a
cooking facility, sauna, gymnasium, swimming pool,
common laundry, games room, TV room, individual
shop, dining room, public viewing area, ticket
purchasing service, lunch room, lounge room, or the
like.
Where a ramp complying with AS1428.1 or a passenger
lift is installed—
(a) to the entrance doorway of each sole-occupancy
unit; and
(a) to and within rooms or spaces for use in common
by the residents,
located on the levels served by the lift or ramp.
Class 3
Sole-occupancy units: Not more than 2 required
accessible sole-occupancy units may be located
adjacent to each other.
Class 3 & 9c
Where more than 2 accessible sole-occupancy units are
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required, they must be representative of the range of

rooms available.
If the building or group of buildings contain:
i. 1 to 10 sole-occupancy units to and within 1
accessible sole-occupancy unit.
i. 11 to 40 sole-occupancy units to and within 2
accessible sole-occupancy units.
ii. 41 to 60 sole-occupancy units to and within 3
iii. 61 to 80 sole-occupancy units to and within 4
iv. 81 to 100 sole-occupancy units to and within 5
v. 101 to 200 sole-occupancy units to and within 5
accessible sole-occupancy units plus 1
additional accessible sole-occupancy unit for
every 25 units or part thereof in excess of 100.
vi. 201 to 500 sole-occupancy units to and within 9
accessible sole-occupancy units plus 1
additional accessible sole-occupancy unit for
vii. more than 500 sole-occupancy units to and
within 19 accessible sole-occupancy units plus
1 additional accessible sole-occupancy unit for
Class 5, 6, 7b, 8, 9a, 9b

Access is required to and within all areas
Class 7a
Access is required to and within any level containing
accessible carparking spaces.
Class 9b All Areas

Schools and early childhood centres: To and within all Access is required to and within all areas. Any areas
areas normally used by the occupants. that are inaccessible are provided in the following
An assembly building not being a school or an early sections.
childhood centre: To wheelchair seating spaces
provided in accordance with D3.9.
To and within all other areas normally used by the
occupants, except that access need not be provided to
tiers or platforms of seating areas that do not contain
wheelchair seating spaces.
Class 10a
Non-habitable building located in an accessible area
intended for use by the public and containing a sanitary
facility, change room facility or shelter. To and within
(a) an accessible sanitary facility; and
(a) a change room facility; and
(b) a public shelter or the like.
Class 10b
Swimming pool: To and into swimming pools with a
total perimeter greater than 40 m, associated with a
Class 1b, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 building that is required to
be accessible, but not swimming pools for the exclusive
use of occupants of a Class 1b building or a sole-
occupancy unit in a Class 2 or Class 3 building.
D3.2 Access to buildings Street Entry Points

The main points of pedestrian entry are the carpark
(a) An accessway must be provided to a building
entrance on Hamilton Street and Urqhart Street.
required to be accessible —
i. from the main points of a pedestrian entry at the
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allotment boundary; and Carpark

i. from another accessible building The location of the accessible carpark is not shown
connected by a pedestrian link; on plan however appears to be 4 wide parks that
ii. and from any required accessible appear wider on the location plan. Unknown whether
carparking space on the allotment. shared zones are provided.
(b) In a building required to be accessible, an
accessway must be provided through the principal Principal Pedestrian Entrance
pedestrian entrance, and— Due to the nature of the building, for security
i. through not less than 50% of all pedestrian
purposes we would only designate one entrance as
entrances including the principal pedestrian
the Principal Pedestrian Entrance. Entry is by way of
entrance; and
a compliant air-lock with auto-doors.
i. in a building with a total floor area more than
500 m2, a pedestrian entrance which is not
accessible must not be located more than 50 m Ramp to Entrance
from an accessible pedestrian entrance, There is a 1.45 metre difference in level from the
except for pedestrian entrances serving only areas footpath to the entrance doors. This relies on access
exempted by D3.4. being provided by 4 x 6 metre length 1:16.5 ramps.
(c) Where a pedestrian entrance required to be
The location of handrail extensions to the 1:16.4
accessible has multiple doorways—
ramps stop short to provide room for patrons to
i. if the pedestrian entrance consists of not more
turn onto the second ramp. There is insufficient
than 3 doorways — not less than 1 of those
doorways must be accessible; and information in regard to the location of the handrails
ii. if a pedestrian entrance consists of more than 3 to determine all non-compliances however there is
doorways — not less than 50% of those definitely insufficient room for wheelchair users to
doorways must be accessible. (d) turn into the ramp at the base, the curved mid-
(d) For the purposes of (c)— landing and the top of the ramp. The tactiles
i. an accessible pedestrian entrance with multiple adjacent the entrance auto-doors also appear to be
doorways is considered to be one pedestrian only 300 mm rather than 600 mm.
entrance where—
(A) all doorways serve the same part or parts of Without photo’s it could not be confirmed whether
the building; and the stairs and ramp provide suitable slip rating,
(A) the distance between each doorway is not noting that they are open to the weather.
more than the width of the widest doorway
at that pedestrian entrance (see Figure
D3.2); and
i. a doorway is considered to be the clear,
unobstructed opening created by the opening
of one or more door leaves (see Figure D3.2).
(e) Where a doorway on an accessway has multiple
leaves, (except an automatic opening door) one of
those leaves must have a clear opening width of
not less than 850 mm in accordance with
AS1428.1.
Figure D3.2
Doorways and pedestrian entrances for access purposes
AS1428.1-2009
Part 6 – Continuous Accessible Paths of Travel
Part 7 – Floor or Ground Surfaces on Continuous
Accessible Paths of Travel and Circulation Spaces
Part 12 – Handrails
Part 13 – Doorways, Doors and Circulation Space at
Doors
D3.3 Parts of buildings to be accessible Doors (General)
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In a building required to be accessible— Doors (including double doors) scale less than 850
(a) every ramp and stairway, except for ramps and mm in width. In particular the doors into accessible
stairways in areas exempted by D3.4, must comply change rooms / facilities scales as 800 mm.
with—
i. for a ramp, except a fire-isolated ramp, clause Drainage Grates
10 of AS1428.1; and Some grates were identified on photos. Not know
i. for a stairway, except a fire-isolated stairway, whether the openings comply with requirements (see
clause 11 of AS1428.1; and below).
ii. for a fire-isolated stairway, clause 11.1(f) and (g)
of AS1428.1; and
(a) every passenger lift must comply with E3.6; and
(b) accessways must have—
i. passing spaces complying with AS1428.1 at
maximum 20 m intervals on those parts of an
accessway where a direct line of sight is not
available; and
i. turning spaces complying with AS1428.1—
(A) within 2 m of the end of accessways where
it is not possible to continue travelling along
the accessway; and
(A) at maximum 20 m intervals along the
accessway; and
(d) an intersection of accessways satisfies the spatial
requirements for a passing and turning space; and
(e) a passing space may serve as a turning space; and
(f) a ramp complying with AS1428.1 or a passenger lift
need not be provided to serve a storey or level
other than the entrance storey in a Class 5, 6, 7b or
8 building—
i. containing not more than 3 storeys; and
i. with a floor area for each storey, excluding the
entrance storey, of not more than 200 m2; and
(g) clause 7.4.1(a) of AS1428.1 does not apply and is
replaced with 'the pile height or pile thickness shall
not exceed 11 mm and the carpet backing
thickness shall not exceed 4 mm'; and
(h) the carpet pile height 11 mm, pile thickness
dimension 4 mm, carpet backing thickness
dimension 15 mm.
AS1428.1-2009
Part 6 – Continuous Accessible Paths of Travel
Part 7 – Floor or Ground Surfaces on Continuous
Accessible Paths of Travel and Circulation Spaces
Part 12 – Handrails
Part 13 – Doorways, Doors and Circulation Space at
Doors
Part 14 – Switches and General Purpose Outlets (Power
Points)
Part 17 - Grabrails
D3.4 Exemptions Exempt Areas

The Kiosk, life guard, and staff rooms can be
The following areas are not required to be accessible: considered areas where employees are required to be
(r) An area where access would be inappropriate able-bodied. Access is not required to these rooms.
because of the particular purpose for which the area
is used.
(s) An area that would pose a health or safety risk for
people with a disability.
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(t) Any path of travel providing access only to an area

exempted by (a) or (b).
D3.5 Car Parking On-Site Carpark Area

There appears to be 94 carparks and 4 wide
Accessible carparking spaces— carparking bays. Assuming two shared zones the 2
(u) subject to (b), must be provided in accordance with
accessible parking bays comply with the required
Table D3.5 in—
numbers from BCA Table D3.5.
i. a Class 7a building required to be accessible;
and
i. a carparking area on the same allotment as a Shared zones with bollard should be provided if they
building required to be accessible; and are not already.
(v) need not be provided in a Class 7a building or a
carparking area where a parking service is provided
and direct access to any of the carparking spaces
is not available to the public; and
(w) subject to (d), must comply with AS/NZS2890.6;
and
(x) need not be designated where there is a total of not
more than 5 carparking spaces, so as to restrict the
use of the carparking space only for people with a
disability.
Table D3.5
Carparking spaces for people with a disability
Class of building to which the carpark or carparking
area is associated: Number of accessible carparking
spaces required :
Class 1b and 3
(a) Boarding house, guest house, hostel, house,
backpackers accommodation, or the residential
part of a hotel or motel: To be calculated by
multiplying the total of carparking spaces by the
percentage of
i. accessible sole-occupancy units to the total
number of sole-occupancy units; or
i. accessible bedrooms to the total number of
bedrooms; and the calculated number is to be
taken to the next whole figure.
(a) Residential part of a school, accommodation for the
aged, disabled or children, residential part of a
healthcare building which accommodates members
of staff or the residential part of a detention centre:
1 space for every 100 carparking spaces or part
Class 5,7, 8 or 9c
1 space for every 100 carparking spaces or part thereof
Class 6
(a) Up to 1000 carparking spaces; and thereof: 1
space for every 50 carparking spaces or part
thereof
(a) for each additional 100 carparking spaces or part
thereof in excess of 1000 carparking spaces: 1
space.
Class 9a
(a) Hospital (non-outpatient area): 1 space for every
100 carparking spaces or part thereof
(a) Hospital (outpatient area):
i. up to 1000 carparking spaces: 1 space for every
50 carparking spaces or part and thereof
i. for each additional 100 carparking spaces or
part thereof in excess of 1000 carparking
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spaces: 1 space
(b) Nursing home: 1 space for every 100 carparking
spaces or part thereof
(c) Clinic or day surgery not forming part of a hospital:
1 space for every 50 carparking spaces or part
thereof.
Class 9b Carpark
(a) School: 1 space for every 100 carparking spaces or Total of 94 parks requires two to be accessible.
part thereof
(a) Other assembly building—
i. up to 1000 carparking spaces: 1 space for every
50 carparking spaces or part thereof
i. for each additional 100 carparking spaces or
part thereof in excess of 1000 carparking
spaces: 1 space
D3.6 Signage Change Facilities

Signage from photos did not confirm whether left
In a building required to be accessible— handed or right handed facilities were identified.
(y) Braille and tactile signage complying with
Specification D3.6 must—
i. incorporate the international symbol of access Directional Signage
or deafness, as appropriate, in accordance with The toilets to the crèche/meeting area to be provided
AS1428.1 and identify each— with signage indicating the location of the accessible
(A) sanitary facility, except a sanitary facility change room/sanitary facility.
within a sole-occupancy unit in a Class 1b
or Class 3 building; and
(A) space with a hearing augmentation system;
and
i. identify each door required by E4.5 to be
provided with an exit sign and state—
(A) "Exit"; and
(A) "Level" ; and either
(aa) the floor level number; or
(bb) a floor level descriptor; or
(cc) a combination of (aa) and (bb); and
(z) signage including the international symbol for
deafness in accordance with AS1428.1 must be
provided within a room containing a hearing
augmentation system identifying—
i. the type of hearing augmentation; and
i. the area covered within the room; and
ii. if receivers are being used and where the
receivers can be obtained; and
(aa) signage in accordance with AS1428.1 must be
provided for accessible unisex sanitary facilities to
identify if the facility is suitable for left or right
handed use; and
(bb) signage to identify an ambulant accessible sanitary
facility in accordance with AS1428.1 must be
located on the door of the facility; and
(cc) where a pedestrian entrance is not accessible,
directional signage incorporating the international
symbol of access, in accordance with AS1428.1
must be provided to direct a person to the location
of the nearest accessible pedestrian entrance; and
(dd) where a bank of sanitary facilities is not provided
with an accessible unisex sanitary facility,
directional signage incorporating the international
symbol of access in accordance with AS1428.1
must be placed at the location of the sanitary
facilities that are not accessible, to direct a person
to the location of the nearest accessible unisex
sanitary facility.
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D3.7 Hearing Augmentation Swimming / Leisure Pool Area

If the area has a PA system that provides
(ee) A hearing augmentation system must be provided communication to patrons for entertainment or other
where an inbuilt amplification system, other than purpose (apart from emergency warning) the space is
one used only for emergency warning, is installed— required to be provided with a Hearing Augmentation
i. in a room in a Class 9b building; or System.
i. in an auditorium, conference room, meeting
room or room for judicatory purposes; or
ii. at any ticket office, teller's booth, reception
area or the like, where the public is screened
from the service provider.
(ff) If a hearing augmentation system required by (a) is—
i. an induction loop, it must be provided to not
less than 80% of the floor area of the room or
space served by the inbuilt amplification
system; or
i. a system requiring the use of receivers or the
like, it must be available to not less than 95% of
the floor area of the room or space served by
the inbuilt amplification system, and the number
of receivers provided must not be less than—
(A) if the room or space accommodates up to
500 persons, 1 receiver for every 25 persons
or part thereof, or 2 receivers, whichever is
the greater; and
(A) if the room or space accommodates more
than 500 persons but not more than 1000
persons, 20 receivers plus 1 receiver for
every 33 persons or part thereof in excess
of 500 persons; and
(B) if the room or space accommodates more
than 1000 persons but not more than 2000
persons, 35 receivers plus 1 receiver for
every 50 persons or part thereof in excess
of 1000 persons; and
(C) if the room or space accommodates more
than 2000 persons, 55 receivers plus 1
receiver for every 100 persons or part
thereof in excess of 2000 persons.
(gg) The number of persons accommodated in the room
or space served by an inbuilt amplification system
must be calculated according to D1.13.
(hh) Any screen or scoreboard associated with a Class
9b building and capable of displaying public
announcements must be capable of supplementing
any public address system, other than a public
address system used for emergency warning
purposes only.
D3.8 Tactile Indicators Carpark

Unsure as to whether the roadway is at the same level
(a) For a building required to be accessible, tactile as the footpath. If so tactiles to be provided adjacent
ground surface indicators must be provided to the roadway (up to where kerbs commence).
warn people who are blind or have a vision
impairment that they are approaching—
i. a stairway, other than a fire-isolated stairway; and
i. an escalator; and
ii. a passenger conveyor or moving walk; and
iii. a ramp other than a fire-isolated ramp, step
ramp, kerb ramp or swimming pool ramp; and
iv. in the absence of a suitable barrier—
(A) an overhead obstruction less than 2 m
above floor level, other than a doorway; and
(A) an accessway meeting a vehicular way
adjacent to any pedestrian entrance to a
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building, excluding a pedestrian entrance

serving an area referred to in D3.4, if there is
no kerb or kerb ramp at that point,
except for areas exempted by D3.4.
(a) Tactile ground surface indicators required by (a)
must comply with sections 1 and 2 of
AS/NZS1428.4.1.
(b) A hostel for the aged, nursing home for the aged, a
residential aged care building Class 3 accommo-
dation for the aged, Class 9a health-care building
or a Class 9c building need not comply with (a)(i)
and (iv) if handrails incorporating a raised dome
button in accordance with the requirements for
stairway handrails in AS 1428.1 are provided to
warn people who are blind or have a vision impair-
ment that they are approaching a stairway or ramp.
D3.9 Wheelchair seating spaces in Class 9b General

assembly buildings Confirmed that no fixed seating provided.
(a) Where fixed seating is provided in a Class 9b

assembly building, wheelchair seating spaces
complying with AS1428.1 must be provided in
accordance with the following:
(a) The number and grouping of wheelchair seating
spaces must be in accordance with Table D3.9
(b) In a cinema –
i. with not more than 300 seats — wheelchair
seating spaces must not be located in the front
row of seats; and
i. with more than 300 seats — not less than 75%
of required wheelchair seating spaces must be
located in rows other than the front row of
seats; and
ii. the location of wheelchair seating is to be
representative of the range of seating provided.
Table D3.9
Wheelchair seating spaces in Class 9b Assembly
Buildings
Number of fixed seats in a room or space: Number of
wheelchair seating spaces: Group and location
i. Up to 150: 3 spaces: 1 single space; and 1
group of 2 spaces.
i. 151 to 800: 3 spaces; Not less than 1 single
space
ii. plus 1 additional space for each additional 50
seats or part thereof in excess of 150 seats: Not
less than 1 group of 2 spaces; and not more
than 5 spaces in any other group.
iii. 801 to 10,000: 16 spaces; Not less than 2 single
spaces;
iv. plus 1 additional space for each additional 100
seats or part thereof in excess of 800 seats: Not
less than 2 groups of 2 spaces; and not more
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than 5 spaces in any other group; and the

location of spaces is to be representative of the
range of seating provided.
v. More than 10,000: 108 spaces; Not less than 5
single spaces;
vi. plus 1 additional space for each additional 200
seats or part thereof in excess of 10,000 seats:
Not less than 5 groups of 2 spaces; and not
more than 10 spaces in any other group; and
the location of spaces is to be representative of
the range of seating provided.
D3.10 Swimming Pools Swimming Pool

The lane pool exceeds 70 m in perimeter and has a
(a) Not less than 1 means of accessible water fixed ramp entrance located on the westerns side.
entry/exit in accordance with Specification D3.10
must be provided for each swimming pool required
by Table D3.1 to be accessible. Program / Leisure Pool
(a) An accessible entry/exit must be by means of— The program / leisure pool also has a pool perimeter
i. a fixed or movable ramp and an aquatic exceeding 70 m. The pool has a zero depth entry at
wheelchair; or 1:14 gradient.
i. a zero depth entry at a maximum gradient of
1:14 and an aquatic wheelchair; or 50 m Outdoor Pool
ii. a platform swimming pool lift and an aquatic The pool did not appear to have any entrance points
wheelchair; or for people with disabilities.
iii. a sling-style swimming pool lift.
(b) Where a swimming pool has a perimeter of more
than 70 m in length, at least one accessible water
entry/exit must be provided by a means specified
in (b)(i), (ii) or (iii).
(c) Latching devices on gates and doors forming part
of a swimming pool safety barrier need not comply
with AS1428.1.
D3.11 Ramps Noted

On an accessway—
(a) a series of connected ramps must not have a
combined vertical rise of more than 3.6 m; and
(a) a landing for a step ramp must not overlap a
landing for another step ramp or ramp.
D3.12 Glazing on an accessway Noted
On an accessway, where there is no chair rail, handrail

or transom, all frameless or fully glazed doors, sidelights
and any glazing capable of being mistaken for a
doorway or opening, must be clearly marked in
accordance with AS1428.1.
Specification D3.6 - Braille and Tactile Signs
2. Location of braille and tactile signs Noted

Signs including symbols, numbering and lettering must
be designed and installed as follows:
(ii) Braille and tactile components of a sign must be
located not less than 1200 mm and not higher than
1600 mm above the floor or ground surface.
(jj) Signs with single lines of characters must have the
line of tactile characters not less than 1250 mm and
not higher than 1350 mm above the floor or ground
surface.
(kk) Signs identifying rooms containing features or
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facilities listed in D3.6 must be located—

i. on the wall on the latch side of the door with the
leading edge of the sign located between 50
mm and 300 mm from the architrave; and
i. where (i) is not possible, the sign may be placed
on the door itself.
(ll) Signs identifying a door required by E4.5 to be
provided with an exit sign must be located—
i. on the side that faces a person seeking egress;
and
i. on the wall on the latch side of the door with the
leading edge of the sign located between 50
mm and 300 mm from the architrave; and
ii. where (ii) is not possible, the sign may be
placed on the door itself.
3. Braille and tactile sign specification Noted

(mm) Tactile characters must be raised or
embossed to a height of not less than 1 mm and
not more than 1.5 mm.
(nn) Sentence case (upper case for the first letter of
each main word and lower case for all other letters)
must be used for all tactile characters, and—
i. upper case tactile characters must have a
height of not less than 15 mm and not more
than 55 mm, except that the upper case tactile
characters on a sign identifying a door required
by E4.5 to be provided with an exit sign must
have a height of not less than 20 mm and not
more than 55 mm; and
i. lower case tactile characters must have a
height of 50% of the related upper case
characters.
(oo) Tactile characters, symbols, and the like, must
have rounded edges.
(pp) The entire sign, including any frame, must have all
edges rounded.
(qq) The background, negative space or fill of signs
must be of matt or low sheen finish.
(rr) The characters, symbols, logos and other features
on signs must be matt or low sheen finish.
(ss) The minimum letter spacing of tactile characters on
signs must be 2 mm.
(tt) The minimum word spacing of tactile characters on
signs must be 10 mm.
(uu) The thickness of letter strokes must be not less
than 2 mm and not more than 7 mm.
(vv) Tactile text must be left justified, except that single
words may be centre justified.
(ww) Tactile text must be Arial typeface.
4. Luminance contrast Noted

The following applies to luminance contrast:
(xx) The background, negative space, fill of a sign or
border with a minimum width of 5 mm must have a
luminance contrast with the surface on which it is
mounted of not less than 30%.
(yy) Tactile characters, icons and symbols must have a
minimum luminance contrast of 30% to the surface
on which the characters are mounted.
(zz) Luminance contrasts must be met under the
lighting conditions in which the sign is to be
located.
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5. Lighting Noted
Braille and tactile signs must be illuminated to ensure
luminance contrast requirements are met at all times
during which the sign is required to be read.
6. Braille Noted
The following applies to Braille:
(aaa) Braille must be grade 1 braille
(uncontracted) in accordance with the criteria set
out by the Australian Braille Authority.
(bbb) Braille must be raised and domed.
(ccc) Braille must be located 8 mm below the
bottom line of text (not including descenders).
(ddd) Braille must be left justified.
(eee) Where an arrow is used in the tactile
sign, a solid arrow must be provided for braille
readers.
(fff) On signs with multiple lines of text and characters,
a semicircular braille locator at the left margin must
be horizontally aligned with the first line of Braille
text.
Specification D3.10 – Accessible Water Entry/Exit for Swimming Pools
2. Fixed or moveable ramp Swimming Pool Ramp

Complies with requirements however slip rating of tiles
A fixed or moveable ramp must— not known.
(ggg) have a slip-resistant surface; and
(hhh) have a maximum gradient of 1:14; and
(iii) have handrails complying with the requirements for
ramps in AS 1428.1, installed on both sides of the
ramp; and
(jjj) have kerbs in accordance with the requirements for
ramps in AS 1428.1; and
(kkk) extend to a depth of not less than 900
mm and not more than 1100 mm below the
stationary water level; and
(lll) have landings in accordance with the requirements
for ramps in AS 1428.1, with a landing located at
the bottom and top of each ramp and a landing
must be located at a level between 900 mm and
1100 mm below the stationary water level.
3. Zero depth entry Program / Leisure Pool

Surface to be confirmed as slip resistant. Single
A zero depth entry must have – handrail not provided.
(a) have slip-resistant surface; and
(a) have a maximum gradient of 1:14; and
(b) a single handrail complying with the requirements
for handrails in AS 1428.1, from the top of the entry
point continuous to the bottom level area; and
(c) a level area—
i. 1500 mm long for the width of the zero depth
entry at the entry point; and
i. located at the bottom of the zero depth entry at
a level between 900 mm and 1100 mm below
the stationary water level.
4. Platform swimming pool lift Noted

A platform swimming pool lift must be—
(mmm) capable of being operated from the
swimming pool surround, within the swimming
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pool, and on the platform; and

(nnn) located where the water depth is not
more than 1300 mm; and
(ooo) designed to withstand a weight
capacity of not less than 160 kg and be capable of
sustaining a static load of not less than 1.5 times
the rated load.
5. Sling-style swimming pool lift Noted

A sling lift must comply with the following:
(ppp) A sling lift must be located where the
water depth is not more than 1300 mm.
(qqq) When the sling is in the raised position
and in the transfer position, the centreline of the
sling must be located over the swimming pool
surround and not less than 450 mm from the
swimming pool edge.
(rrr) The surface of the swimming pool surround
between the centreline of the sling and the
swimming pool edge must have a gradient of not
more than 1:50 and must be slip-resistant.
(sss) A clear space—
i. not less than 900 mm x 1300 mm; and
i. with a gradient of not more than 1:50; and
ii. having a slip-resistant surface; and
iii. located so that the centreline of the space is
directly below the lifting point for the sling,
must be provided on the swimming pool surround
parallel with the swimming pool edge on the side
remote from the water (see Figure 5).
(ttt) A sling lift must be capable of being operated from
the swimming pool surround, within the swimming
pool and from the sling.
(uuu) A sling must be designed so that it will
submerge to a water depth of not less than 500
mm below the stationary water level.
(vvv) A sling lift must be designed to
withstand a weight of not less than 136 kg and be
capable of sustaining a static load not less than 1.5
times the rated load.
Figure 5 Noted
Clear swimming pool surround space for sling lift
Clear pool surround space for sling lift

Diagram a. Plan view
Clear space for sling lift in the transfer position

Diagram b. Sectional elevation
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6. Aquatic wheelchair Noted

An aquatic wheelchair must comply with the following:
(www) The height of the top surface of the seat
must be not less than 430 mm.
(xxx) The seat width must not be not less than
480 mm.
(yyy) A footrest must be provided.
(zzz) Armrests must be located on both sides of the seat
and must be capable of being moved away from
the side of the chair to allow a person to transfer on
and off the seat.
SECTION F: HEALTH AND AMENITY
Part F2 – Sanitary and Other Facilities
F2.2 Calculation of number of occupants and Occupant Numbers

facilities 190 to swimming pool and program / leisure pool and
160 to other areas based on BCA Table D1.13
(a) The number of persons accommodated must be
(total = 350 occupants) – please seek guidance from
calculated according to D1.13 if it cannot be more
the Certificate of Occupancy in regard to maximum
accurately determined by other means.
(b) Unless the premises are used predominantly by occupant numbers permitted.
one sex, sanitary facilities must be provided on the
basis of equal numbers of males and females.
(c) In calculating the number of sanitary facilities to be
provided under F2.1 and F2.3, a unisex facility
required for people with a disability may be
counted once for each sex.
(d) For the purposes of this Part, a unisex facility
comprises one closet pan, one washbasin and
means for the disposal of sanitary towels.
F2.3 Facilities in Class 3 to 9 buildings Facilities (showers)

One shower is required for 10 participants. This will
(a) Except where permitted by (b), (c), (f), F2.4(a) and require 14 showers to be provided however only 12
F2.4(b), separate sanitary facilities for males and have been.
females must be provided for Class 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 or
9 buildings in accordance with Table F2.3.
(b) If not more than 10 people are employed, a unisex
facility may be provided instead of separate
facilities for each sex.
(c) If the majority of employees are of one sex, not
more than 2 employees of the other sex may share
toilet facilities if the facilities are separated by
means of walls, partitions and doors to afford
privacy.
(d) Employees and the public may share the same
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facilities in a Class 6 and 9b building (other than a

school or early childhood centre) provided the
number of facilities provided is not less than the
total number of facilities required for employees
plus those required for the public.
(e) Adequate means of disposal of sanitary towels
must be provided in sanitary facilities for use by
females.
(f) Separate sanitary facilities for males and females
need not be provided for patients in a ward area of
a Class 9a building.
(g) A Class 9a health-care building must be provided
with—
i. one kitchen or other adequate facility for the
preparation and cooking or reheating of food
including a kitchen sink and washbasin; and
i. laundry facilities for the cleansing and drying of
linen and clothing or adequate facilities for
holding and dispatch or treatment of soiled
linen and clothing, sanitary towels and the like
and the receipt and storage of clean linen; and
ii. one shower for each 8 patients or part thereof;
and
iii. one island-type plunge bath in each storey
containing a ward area.
(h) A Class 9b early childhood centre must be
provided with—
i. a kitchen or food preparation area with a
kitchen sink, separate hand washing facilities,
space for a refrigerator and space for cooking
facilities, with—
(A) the facilities protected by a door or gate
with child proof latches to prevent
unsupervised access to the facilities by
children younger than 5 years old; and
(B) the ability to facilitate supervision of
children from the facilities if the early
childhood centre accommodates children
younger than 2 years old; and
ii. one bath, shower or shower-bath; and
iii. if the centre accommodates children younger
than 3 years old—
(A) a laundry facility comprising a washtub
and space in the same room for a washing
machine; and
(B) a bench type baby bath, which is within
1m of the nappy change bench; and
(C) a nappy changing bench which—
(aa) is within 1 m of separate adult hand
washing facilities and bench type baby
bath; and
(bb) must be not less than 0.9 m2 in area
and at a height of not less than 850
mm, but not more than 900 mm above
the finished floor level; and
(cc) must have a space not less than 800
mm high, 500 mm wide and 800 mm
deep for the storage of steps; and
(dd) is positioned to permit a staff member
changing a nappy to have visibility of
the play area at all times.
(i) Class 9b theatres and sporting venues must be
provided with one shower for each 10 participants
or part thereof.
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(j) Not less than one washbasin must be provided

where closet pans or urinals are provided.
Table F2.3
Sanitary facilities in Class 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 buildings
Class 9b – sports venues or the like Sanitary Facilities

User Group Closet Pans Urinals Washbasins Facilities are only required to Aquatic Centre’s if they
Male 1-20: 1 1-10: 1 1-10: 1 also are used for competition. Using this type of venue
participants >20:+1/20 >10: +1/10 >10:+1/10
as a guide the following facilities are required.
Female 1-10: 1 1-10: 1
Participants >10:+1/10 >10:+1/10 Based on 140 participants:
Male patrons 1-250: 1 1-100: 1 1-150: 1

Closet Pans Urinals Wash Basins
spectators 251-500: 2 >100:+1/100 >150:+1/150
>500:+1/500
Female patrons 1-15: 1 1-60: 1 4 Male 7 Male 7 Male
spectators 16-60: 2 61-200: 2
7 Female - 7 Female
61-120: 3 201-350: 3
>120:+1/70 >350:+1/150
Note that current facilities are suitable for females
however males would require an additional toilet pan.
NOTES:
Number: means the number of facilities required.
> : means greater than
Employees: a reference to employees includes owners
and managers using the building.
A reference to "+1/100 (add 1 per 100) or 150, 250, 500"
etc. includes any part of that number.
F2.4 Accessible Sanitary Facilities Accessible Sanitary Facilities

Two accessible sanitary facilities are provided which is
In a building required to be accessible— compliant. Note that the toilet pans have no backrest
(a) accessible unisex sanitary compartments must be with luminance contrast.
provided in accessible parts of the building in
accordance with Table F2.4(a);
(b) accessible unisex showers must be provided in
accordance with Table F2.4(b); and Ambulant facilities
(c) at each bank of toilets where there is one or more No ambulant facilities have been provided.
toilets in addition to an accessible unisex sanitary
compartment at that bank of toilets, a sanitary
compartment suitable for a person with an
ambulant disability in accordance with AS 1428.1
must be provided for use by males and females;
and
(d) an accessible unisex sanitary compartment must
contain a closet pan, washbasin, shelf or bench top
and adequate means of disposal of sanitary towels;
and
(e) the circulation spaces, fixtures and fittings of all
accessible sanitary facilities provided in
accordance with Table F2.4(a) and Table F2.4(b)
must comply with the requirements of AS1428.1;
and
(f) an accessible unisex sanitary facility must be
located so that it can be entered without crossing
an area reserved for one sex only; and
(g) where two or more of each type of accessible
unisex sanitary facility are provided, the number of
left and right handed mirror image facilities must be
provided as evenly as possible; and
(h) where male sanitary facilities are provided at a
separate location to female sanitary facilities,
accessible unisex sanitary facilities are only
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required at one of those locations; and

(i) an accessible unisex sanitary compartment or an
accessible unisex shower need not be provided on
a storey or level that is not required by D3.3(f) to be
provided with a passenger lift or ramp complying
with AS1428.1.
Table 2.49(a)
Minimum accessible unisex sanitary compartments to
be provided
Class 1b
(a) Not less than 1; and
(b) where private accessible unisex sanitary
compartments are provided for every accessible
bedroom, common accessible unisex sanitary
compartments need not be provided.
Class 2
Where sanitary compartments are provided in common
areas, not less than 1.
Class 3 and 9c
(a) In every accessible sole-occupancy unit provided
with sanitary compartments within the accessible
sole-occupancy unit, not less than 1; and
(b) at each bank of sanitary compartments containing
male and female sanitary compartments provided
in common areas, not less than 1.
Class 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 – except for within a ward area of a

Class 9a health-care building
Where F2.3 requires closet pans—
(a) on every storey containing sanitary compartments;
and
(b) where a storey has more than 1 bank of sanitary
compartments containing male and female sanitary
compartments, at not less than 50% of those
banks.
Class 10a – except

(a) a Class 10a appurtenant to another Class of
building; and
(b) a sanitary compartments dedicated to a single
caravan/camping site
At each bank of sanitary compartments containing male
and female sanitary compartments, not less than 1.
Table 2.49(b)
Minimum accessible unisex showers to be provided
Class 1b
(a) Not less than 1; and
(b) where private accessible unisex showers are
provided for every accessible bedroom, common
accessible unisex showers need not be provided.
Class 2
Where showers are provided in common areas, not less
than 1
Class 3 and 9c
(a) In every accessible sole-occupancy unit provided
with showers within the accessible sole-occupancy
unit, not less than 1; and
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(b) 1 for every 10 showers or part thereof provided in

common areas.
Class 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 – except for within a ward area of a Showers

Class 9a health-care building Two accessible showers provided which is compliant.
Where F2.3 requires 1 or more showers, not less than 1
for every 10 showers or part thereof.
Class 10a – except

(a) a Class 10a appurtenant to another Class of
building; and
(b) a sanitary compartments dedicated to a single
caravan/camping site
Where showers are provided, 1 for every 10 showers or
part thereof.
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Disability & Discrimination Act (DDA) 1992 Review

The following items may expose Horsham Aquatic Centre to the possibility of a DDA complaint. Although
the complaints may not be upheld, the consequence of a complaint may have significant detrimental
effect on the social, financial and health standards that are expected to and within public buildings.
Risk Area Risk Response
External
1. Paths of Travel & Pedestrian Links to Other Building Site Area

Buildings The main points of pedestrian entry are the carpark
entrances from Hamilton Street and Urqhart Street.
(a) All main paths of travel must be provided with a The documentation includes a path from the road
clear width of not less than 1500mm to allow a junction between Hamilton and Urqhart. If arriving by
wheelchair and ambulant person to pass (1800mm wheelchair from the north-east there is no accessible
preferred to allow two wheelchairs to pass). Ensure path of travel, only a grassed path, to the main entry
a clear width on secondary paths of travel of not point on Hamilton Street. The location plan indicates
less than 1200mm. that a path was to be provided however Google street
(a) The intervals between landings may be increased view confirms these works did not proceed.
by 30% where a wall and handrail, kerb and
handrail, or kerb rail and handrail are provided on
one side of the walkway. Ramp Entrance
(b) External path surfaces shall be constructed for all The 4x 6 m, 1:16.5 would provide some fatigue for
weather usage and possess a slip resistant finish, in manual wheelchair users or patrons with walking aids
accordance with standards outlined in HB 197. For to reach the main entrance. Handrails do not appear
example: concrete with abrasive or texture finish, to comply, meaning patrons are required to let go of
concrete with exposed aggregate or bituminous the rail prior to standing on a flat surface. The
finish. excessive change in height does not provide the most
(c) Soft surfaces, such as gravel, crushed rock or sand appealing entrance for people with disabilities into the
must be appropriately stabilised ensure the surface Aquatic Centre having to navigate four ramps that
is traversable for wheelchair users. have a number of pinch points and no passing points.
(d) Irregular path surfaces, such as cobblestones,
gravel and wood discs should be avoided. Variable The portico covers the ramp adjacent the entrance
surfaces are difficult for wheelchair users to however on days of poor weather the travel required
traverse, and gaps can trap canes, crutches and for wheelchair users, in particular since the ramp
heels. width is narrow and can only be used one at a time,
(e) Ensure gaps between timber battens are no less would be significant prior to reaching a covered area.
than 6mm and no greater than 10mm. Battens The slip rating of the ramp and stairs should also be
should be laid perpendicular to the path of travel. assessed further.
(f) Trees and shrubs, garden seating and display
boards should be located a minimum of 600mm Travel to the Building Entrance
from the edge of the path of travel and highlighted There is a significant distance to travel from the street
in a contrasting colour or designated by a kerb entrance to the building entry including a series of
(g) All accessible paths of travel must be defined for ramps which provide limited room at the air-lock
people with vision impairments. This may include entrance for rest.
the use of borders, planter boxes or garden edging
with appropriate texture and colour contrast or Consider seating adjacent the entrance as well as
implementing a path of travel with an appropriate near the footpath.
texture and colour contrast.
(h) Where there is a drop-off or hazard adjacent to the Carpark
path of travel (walkway) which may place people at Consider installing bollards to the widened path
risk of injury, a suitable barrier must be provided. adjacent the road. Warning signs and slow speeds
(i) Pedestrian crossings across major vehicular also should be considered to reduce risk of any
thoroughfares should be highlighted by indicative accidents at the crossing. Tactiles also provided to
marking and warning signage for both pedestrians
both sides of the road crossing.
and drivers.
2. Street Furniture & Rubbish Bins Rest Seating & Drinking Fountain
As per the above, rest seating should be provided near
(a) Street furniture should be located along main paths the drop off zone. A drinking fountain would also be of
of travel adjacent to entrances, major crossover some benefit.
areas and no more than 60 metres apart.
(a) Where furniture is provided along a streetscape, all
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items should be grouped together and located on

the kerb side without obstructing the clear path of
travel.
(b) Rest seating must be designed for access by all at
an appropriate height and with provision of a
backrest and armrests.
(c) Seating should be located a minimum of 600mm
from the edge of the path of travel to allow leg
room without obstructing the path of travel.
(d) Where drinking fountains are provided, at least one
should be designed for access, in accordance with
the following:
i. Provision of knee clearance of no less than 640
- 650mm (680mm preferred) in height for a
minimum depth of 300mm.
i. Provision of foot clearance of not less than 280
- 290mm in height for a depth of 200mm.
(e) Operational button to be located at the front or side
of the unit within 180mm from the front edge of the
drinking fountain and must be operable by one
hand.
(f) Controls must be operable by one hand only with
an operating force of not more than 19.5N. Where
this is not achieved, an electronic touch control
with minimum 6 seconds of adjustable flow is
recommended.
(g) Unobstructed circulation space must be provided
in front of the accessible drinking fountain of
800mm by 1300mm, with maximum grade of 1:40.
(h) Where the unit is recessed, a clear width of no less
than 900mm must be provided.
(i) Where a cup dispenser is provided, the height of
the dispensing component must be no more than
1100mm above the finished floor level.
(j) The height of the arc of the bubbler should not
exceed maximum height of 125mm and must be
60mm – 80mm from the front edge of the fountain.
(k) Provide rubbish bins at a height between 700mm –
1200mm (900mm preferred).
(l) Rubbish bins designed to be continuous to the floor
are preferred.
(m) Where different recycling areas are located
together, provide a colour contrast on the
receptacles.
(n) Where a cover is provided, the design must allow
disposal of rubbish with one hand in a single
motion with limited operating force.
3. Carparking Parking
If only 2 accessible carparks are provided there should
Car parking spaces for people with disabilities must be be consideration for a third accessible parking bay
provided as per the following percentiles: keeping in mind the demographics of occupants.
Commercial 1 – 2%
Retail 2 – 3% Signage at the street entrance points should also
Transport 1 – 3% direct vehicles wishing to use the accessible
Community/Recreation 2 – 3% carparking bays to their location.
Education Facilities 2 – 3%
Entertainment 3 – 4%
Medical 3 – 4%
Residential Total number of car
parking spaces x % of
accessible units
Off-street parking
(a) Bollards shall be at least 1300mm in height and
possess a surface 30% luminance contrast to the
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surrounding surfaces.
(a) Appropriate kerb ramps must be provided at the
top of each shared area linking the continuous
accessible path of travel. The kerb ramp may not
encroach on the shared area (refer External Paths
of Travel – Kerb ramp design).
(b) Where parking bays for people with disabilities are
on the opposite side of a traffic thoroughfare a
pedestrian crossing marked in indicative colour
should be installed.
(c) Vertical signage indicating terms of parking in a bay
for people with disabilities incorporating the
international symbol of access. Where vertical
signage is not visible from the carpark entrance,
additional signage indicating the direction of the
parking spaces for people with disabilities must be
provided.
On-street parking
(a) The shared area may be at a higher level than the
dedicated space in which case it shall be separated
by a kerb (150mm high preferred) however the path
of travel must be increased in width to
accommodate kerb ramps and landings (approx
2530mm).
4. Transport Drop-off Areas Seating

Seating for drop off can also be used for general
(a) The maximum crossfall for a set-down area should pedestrian movement from the street boundary. The
be 1:40. seating should be sheltered from sun, rain and
(a) A small seating area for waiting and resting should prevailing wind.
be provided next to set-down areas, sheltered from
sun, rain, and prevailing winds.
(b) Provide a minimum of 900mm space within the
shelter at the end of the seating area to
accommodate wheelchairs or prams.
(c) Ensure a clear circulation space in front of and at
the rear of the shelter of no less than 1200mm in
width. If this cannot be achieved, ensure a clear
circulation space is provided at the approaching
end of the shelter, ensuring sightlines for waiting
passengers are not obscured.
(d) A continuous accessible path of travel must be
provided from the drop off area to the accessible
building entrances.
(e) Provide a kerb ramp at each public and private
transport drop off area, with one kerb ramp to be
located centrally and a further ramp to be provided
at the rear of the drop-off area to aid rear loading.
(f) Where the roadway and adjacent path of travel are
provided at the same level, bollards and warning
tactile ground surface indicators shall be provided
to define the pedestrian path of travel for the length
of the set-down area.
(g) Warning tactile ground surface indicators to be set
back 300mm from the kerb edge or footpath face of
the bollards with an overall tactile indicator width of
600mm for the length of the set-down area.
(h) The tactile ground surface indicators must possess
a 30% (45% for individual nodes or for discrete
dots of two colours or materials 60% for the top
section) luminance contrast to the surrounding
surface.
(i) Bollards shall be provided with minimum clear
width of 1000mm (1200mm preferred) between
them.
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(j) Bollards shall be at least 1300mm in height and

possess a surface 30% luminance contrast to the
surrounding surfaces.
5. Lighting Carpark
Lighting should be provided adjacent accessible
For external locations a person should be able to move parking bays and the road crossing.
around the designated path of travel with the provision
of consistent lighting that avoids shadows and dark
areas.
6. External Wayfinding Signage Noted

Shorelines
Continuous Accessible Path of Travel (CAPT) located:
(a) adjacent building wall or partitioning, raised garden
wall, raised kerb and
(b) adjacent horizontal surfaces; grade element (i.e.
lawn soft fall etc.) have a textual surface between
100 mm – 300mm wide with a minimum 30%
luminance contrast with the adjacent pedestrian
surface.
Shoreline surface material:
o soft dense planting or grass
o permeable paving system with pebbles
o flagstones (heavy textured)
o stone
o large grass or sawn timber edging
Pathway incorporating a Textural Surface
Textural contrast is defined as the ration of the mean
profile depth (MPD) or the mean texture depth (MTD) of
the shoreline surface to the MPD or the MTD of the
wayfinding path surface.
(a) Minimum width 600 mm if no shoreline
(b) Vertical surface shall have a skirting with minimum
height of 200 mm ≤ 300mm with a minimum 30%
luminance contrast with the horizontal pedestrian
surface.
Wayfinding information points (when more than a sole
occupancy)
(a) Braille and tactile signs/visual non tactile signs
(b) A reception
(c) Concierge or volunteers desk
Internal
7. Paths of Travel Pool Surround

Although 1.8 metres is provided between walls and
(a) A continuous accessible path of travel shall be pool filtration grates (which is considered adequate)
provided to all accessible required spaces within a any storage along these paths will prohibit wheelchair
building. This should include multiple paths of travel users from passing. Noted that photo’s indicate
or as a minimum quickest and most convenient signage boards and equipment encroaching into this
access paths. space.
(b) Ensure a minimum clear width on arterial paths of
travel of not less than 1800mm, main paths of travel General
1500mm, and secondary paths of travel 1200mm.
The skirtings do not provide a great deal of contrast to
(c) For paths of travel less than 1800mm passing areas the floor and doors to their adjacent walls. The central
of a width of 1800mm must be provided of a length
floor does draw patrons along the corridor however
of 2000mm every nine metres. perhaps it should also return to the control table and
(d) Internal displays must be kept a minimum of
main entrance into the pool area.
500mm off paths of travel and not provide barriers
(i.e. advertising, tables and general displays).
(e) Lateral extremities of paths of travel skirting boards
and / or architraves should be a contrasting colour
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to the general path of travel colour. This may be

achieved by a different wall and floor colour.
(f) Ensure columns do not protrude into the path of
travel and possess a 30% luminance contrast to
the surrounding surfaces.
(g) All accessible entrances must be at grade. If a
threshold is present a threshold ramp must be
provided however best to avoid.
(h) Where an entrance is located within an external
wall, consider protecting the entrance from wind
forces, which may contribute to the operating force
of the door, by means of a sliding door, airlock or
other.
8. Stairs
(a) Stair treads and nosings must not overhang beyond
the face of the riser. An angled riser with a
maximum set back of 25mm may be provided.
(b) A tread width of 275mm – 300mm and riser height
of 150mm – 165mm is preferred.
Facilities for Children
Where a high proportion of users are children or
adolescents with physical disabilities, dual height
handrails are to be provided.
9. Lifts / Elevators
(a) A through car is the preferred platform type, as a
wheelchair user is not required to reverse to exit the
lift.
(b) Controls to enable independent operation of the
platform controls. That is, key operation not
preferred.
(c) Any operating instructions to be provided with
Braille and tactile features which achieve
appropriate luminance contrast of no less than
30% to the background to which it is viewed.
10. Ramps Noted

Step Ramps (1:8)
(a) Provision of two or more consecutive step ramps is
not preferred; however where more than two step
ramps are provided, then a minimum distance of
6m must be provided between the top of the
second ramp and the bottom of the third ramp.
Ramps (1:14 – 1:19)
(a) Ramps to have a minimum clear width of 1200mm
(1500mm preferred).
(b) The minimum width of a curved ramp must be no
less than 1500mm.
(c) Exposed edges and corners of handrails shall be
finished with a safety radius (no less than 5mm).
(d) Ensure a minimum clearance above the handrail of
no less than 600mm.
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11. Doors Noted

(a) Where glazed viewing panels are provided in doors,
they must be installed to comply with the following:
i. The lower edge of the glazing must be no
greater than 1000mm above finished floor level;
i. The upper edge of the glazing must be no less
than 1600mm above finished floor level; and
ii. The glazed panel must be no less than 150mm
in width and be located no more than 200mm
from the latch edge of the door.
(b) All manual and automatic doors shall possess
direction of swing signage (push/pull or slide) at a
height of 1000mm both internally and externally.
Signage lettering to be 50mm in height.
12. Floor Surfaces Noted

(a) All floor surfaces must be traversable by a person
who uses a wheelchair.
(b) All floor surfaces should not contain a gloss
surface and a carpet pile height that creates a
“grain effect”.
(c) The carpet edge trim must not create a ridge on the
floor surface higher than 3mm.
(d) On any carpeted ramps, no underlay shall be
provided to ensure decreased rolling friction for
wheelchairs.
(e) Bold patterned floor surfaces should be avoided as
these can be confused with changes in level by
people with vision impairment.
13. Seating and tables Control Room

The table has a low work bench (850 mm) and also
(a) Seating for people with disabilities and loose appears to be clear beneath.
seating must be provided where seating for
ambulant people is provided. Pool Area
(b) Where possible a range of seating should be Fixed bench seats are provided to the program/leisure
provided, including seating with and without pool while the program/leisure pool has removal seats.
armrests and backrests. This will allow wheelchair Seating should be provided with arm and backrests for
users to transfer between their wheelchair and the elderly to both pools and at lowered and varying
seat and also accommodate people of larger heights.
stature.
(c) Seats should be located adjacent to pathways, set Enhanced access seating should also be considered
back at least 600mm to allow leg room without which provides an additional half seating width of free.
obstructing the path. This seating should possess removable or flexible arm
(d) Heel space of at least 150mm with a minimum rests to allow ease of maneuver off and back onto a
width of 350mm should be provided under seats to wheelchair. The access seating should be provided in
assist in rearward adjustments of feet when rising. a range of areas and covered by a hearing
(e) Provide a minimum of 900mm space between seats augmentation system.
or at either end to accommodate wheelchairs or
prams.
(f) Provide a seating height of 450mm, with side arms
that extend a further 260mm +/- 40mm in height
and a back height of 750mm – 790mm.
(g) A seating height of 520mm is preferred where there
is likely to be a high proportion of elderly users.
Seats at lower heights may represent a hazard to
people with vision impairments and older persons
who may experience difficulty when lowering to the
seated position.
(h) Armrests must not extend beyond the perimeter of
the base or legs of the seat to ensure stability of the
chair when rising with use of only one armrest.
(i) A minimum radius of 30mm should be provided to
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the front edge of the seat.

(j) When located outdoors, the top surface of seats
should be angled appropriately (maximum slope of
100° - 105°) to enable adequate water run-off.
(k) Seat walls of between 600mm and 700mm high are
suitable for half-sitting and resting packages. Seat
walls should be at least 300mm wide with an
overhang of 100mm.
(l) Where seats are associated with tables, seats
should be no more than 320mm beneath the upper
surface of the table, with at least 200mm knee
clearance provided between the seat and the
underside of the table.
(m) Where a single table is provided, ensure a height of
no less than 850mm +/- 20mm with the provision of
knee clearance of not less than 820mm. Supports
must be provided at least 630mm ± 10mm back
from the edge of the table.
(n) Where more than one table is provided, an even
proportion of tables must be provided per the
following:
i. At a height of 850mm ± 20mm with the
provision of knee clearance of no less than
820mm ± 20mm for a minimum depth of
630mm ± 10mm.
i. At a height of 750mm ± 20mm with the
provision of knee clearance of no less than
730mm ± 20mm for a minimum depth of
630mm ± 10mm.
(o) A minimum width of 800mm must be provided
between supports or other fixtures beneath the
table.
(p) Unobstructed circulation space must be provided
in front of the table of 1550mm by 2040mm, with
maximum grade of 1:40.
(q) A path of travel of 910mm must be maintained
between tables. The surface of the table shall be a
matte or satin finish.
(r) The surface of the table must achieve minimum
30% luminance contrast with the background
surface to which it is viewed (i.e. wall and floor
finishes), to aide detection of the table edge.
Enhanced Amenity Seating (EAS)
(a) An additional 0.25% of total seating shall be
enhanced access seating (EAS).
(b) EAS seating will be standard width seating with an
additional half seating width of free space and
should be located at the ends of rows, up or down
as few steps as possible (Accessibility Standards
for Sports and Leisure Facilities, IPC).
(c) These seating areas should possess removable or
flexible arm rests.
(d) The wheelchair seating and EAS areas must be
provided in a range of areas and levels and price
ranges and be as adjacent to entries, lifts, toilet and
food and beverage facilities as is possible.
(e) A number of the EAS areas must be covered by a
hearing augmentation listening system.
14. Emergency Safe Havens (Refuge Area) Pool Area

Unclear what the existing strategy is for escape in an
A Safe Haven must be: emergency. If the building is provided with smoke
 provided on every level of the building, detection and occupant warning, they should be
 include sufficient space for people using supplemented with a hearing augmentation system,
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wheelchairs, visual signal and/or tactile vibration, and/or a buddy

 have appropriate lighting and signage, system to alert hearing impaired or deaf occupants.
 constructed within fire resisting compartment The noise levels at high occupancy and use of the pool
and adjoin fire escape stairways, during an emergency adds to the likelihood that
 located on route to an exit or evacuation lift, people with disabilities may not be able to escape an
 fitted with an accessible, suitably located, emergency in a timely manner.
reliable two-way communication system with a
direct line to the building emergency control
room.
(a) Ensure alarms and warning systems are
supplemented with a hearing augmentation system,
visual signal or tactile vibration, or a buddy system
to alert hearing impaired or deaf occupants served
by a required audible alarm or warning system in all
public access areas.
(b) Provide an audible alarm in accordance with AS
2220.2 and be not less that 75dB (A).
(c) Ensure a clear path of travel of not less than
1200mm to the emergency egress areas and also
to the accessible emergency evacuation areas or
location of the smoke safe areas.
(d) If provided fire extinguishers should be at a height
of not greater than 1000mm to operable handle for
ease of usage in case of a fire.
(e) If a first aid kit is provided it should be located in a
central and accessible location (e.g. a Manager’s
Office), at an upper level height of not greater than
1200mm in a location with a circulation space of
1330mm x 800mm (frontal approach).
Multi Storey Buildings
For multi storey buildings it is not always achievable to
provide ramped egress, therefore generally the most
functional means of egress from these building for
people with disabilities is through the use of the lifts i.e.
a designated Fireman’s lifts.
In addition to the above, the following points should be
considered:
(a) In an emergency, people with disabilities, whose
disability is such that they require assistance,
should be assembled in a safe place, and attended
by at least one member of the Emergency Control
Organisation.
(b) The Emergency Control Organisation personnel
should be familiar with the number, location and
means of assistance for people with disabilities on
their floor or in their area.
(c) Where practicable, an up-to-date list of the names,
workplaces and other necessary information about
people with disabilities should be kept at the
location from where the chief warden exercised
control. The means of acquiring the information
necessary to produce the list shall be incorporated
as a function of the procedure. The strategies for
helping people with disabilities should be discussed
with the individuals concerned.
(d) The safe assembly area must be designed to
protect evacuating occupants from a fire or
emergency and maintain tenability for the period of
time it takes to evacuate.
(e) A buddy system may be developed so as a
companion is allocated with each person with a
disability. Each buddy to be aware and conscious
of each individual’s needs in regard to assistance.
Each person with a disability to meet with his or her
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buddy on a regular basis as part of the ongoing

process.
(f) A dedicated Floor Warden to co-ordinate the
evacuation of persons with a disability via the
allocated fireman’s lift as soon as possible.
(g) The dedicated Floor Warden is to inform
emergency teams of the locations of people with
disabilities on each level of the building.
(h) In addition to general skills maintenance on general
emergency procedures, sessions should include
methods of assisting person with disabilities and
behaviour of people during emergencies.
15. Accessible Toilets and Showers Change Rooms & Changing Place
The potential for falls in areas subject to wet
Refer to BCA F2.3 and F2.4 for details conditions may result in occupants not being able to
To provide an emergency call push button minimum 25 call for assistance particularly because of sound levels
mm in diameter, located no less than 300 mm and not within the Aquatic Centre. Emergency call buttons
more than 1100 mm above the finish floor level and not should be provided in these rooms and linked to the
less than 500 mm from internal corner, connected to an life guard / first aid room.
audible & visual alarm located outside sanitary facility
and to a point that is continually staffed when building is
occupied.
16. Changing Place Facility Pool Area

2x changing Place facilities should be encouraged to
Should be provide in building facilities that public be provided with accessible shower located within.
access in large numbers i.e.; shopping centres, class 9b
for entertainment or sporting facilities. We would however suggest that storage lockers are
(a) Minimum room size width 4000 mm x 3500 mm provided adjacent rather than within these facilities.
ceiling height minimum 2100 mm preferred 2400
mm, with 1000 mm clear opening power door.
 With accessible pan for assisted transfer fold
down grab rails
 Adjustable height changing table, 1800 mm
long with side safety rail.
 Hand basin
 Hand drier
 Disposal bin for change table covers
 Wall grab rails 800 (L) 2 off located 800 mm
and 1000 above the finish floor level.
 Overhead room coverage hoist
(b) Minimum room size width 4360 m x 3500 m ceiling
height minimum 2100 mm preferred 2400 mm, with
1000 mm clear opening power door.
 With accessible pan for assisted transfer fold
down grab rails
 Adjustable height changing table, 1800 mm
long with side safety rail.
 Hand basin
 Hand drier
 Disposal bin for change table covers
 Wall grab rails 800 (L) 2 off located 800 mm
and 1000 above the finish floor level.
 Accessible shower
 Overhead room coverage hoist
For details of design refer to below link,

http://changingplaces.org.au/
17. Accommodation
Bedrooms
(a) At least one bedroom should be capable of
accommodating a queen size bed and a wardrobe.
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(b) The height of the space between the base of a bed

and the finished floor shall be not less than
150mm.
(c) The height of the mattress top shall be not less
than 480mm and not more than 500mm above the
finished floor when compressed by a weight of
90kg.
(d) Windowsills in sleeping areas should be at a
maximum of 600mm above floor level.
(e) A minimum of two double socket general socket
general-purpose outlets should be provided on the
walls of the bedroom where the bed head is likely
to be located. GPO’s should be provided to
opposite wall in the main bedroom.
(f) Two-way light switches should be provided, one
located near the planned bed position.
(g) A telephone outlet should be provided in each
bedroom next to the bed on the side closest to the
door.
(h) A television outlet should be provided in each
bedroom on the opposite wall to the bed head,
adjacent the double GPO.
(i) Wardrobe sliding doors are desirable, with a full-
length mirror on the most accessible door.
Living Areas
(a) Windowsills in the living area should be at a
maximum of 730mm above floor level desirable.
(b) A minimum of four double GPO's should be
provided desirable.
(c) A telephone outlet should be provided in the living-
dining room area, adjacent to a GPO.
(d) Two television outlets should be provided in the
living room area, one location to enable viewing
from dining and kitchen. Locate television outlets
adjacent to GPO’s desirable.
(e) Wardrobe sliding doors are desirable, with a full-
length mirror on the most accessible door.
Kitchens
(a) A minimum clear floor space of 1500mm x 820mm
that allows either a forward or parallel approach by
a person in a wheelchair shall be provided at the
sink and all appliances in the kitchen.
(b) The sink should be located at a height between
850mm – 870mm above the finished floor.
(c) The design should allow knee and foot clearance of
a height of 680mm under the bowl.
(d) Lever action tapware or sensor plate controls shall
be provided. Taps or their operating handles shall
be within 300mm from the front of the sink to allow
for ease of operation.
(e) Where hot water is provided, the water should be
delivered via mixer (For water temperature see AS
3500.4).
(f) Hot water units shall be located on the bench within
300mm from the front of the sink to allow for ease
of operation.
(g) Any exposed water pipes should be insulated.
(h) The maximum depth of the sink should be 150mm.
This would apply to the main bowl of a double sink.
(i) Microwave ovens should be installed or replaced at
any height between 750mm and 1200mm above
the floor.
(j) Cabinets, drawers and shelf storage areas should
be as follows: depth of shelving up to 800mm
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above the floor should not exceed 600mm; shelving

from 800mm up to 1500mm should not exceed
450mm deep; shelving above 1500mm from the
floor should not exceed 300mm deep. Shelving
should be adjustable.
(k) D-type pull handles for cupboards should be
provided with a minimum of 50mm clearance
between handle and any obstruction.
(l) At least one double general purpose outlet shall be
located with a horizontally accessible reach over a
work surface at a maximum of 300mm from the
front of the work surface.
(m) Paper towel dispensers/towel rails to be placed at a
height of 1000mm
(n) An electric cook top with front controls is preferred
due to reduced risk of accidents from naked flames
with knee and foot clearance provided under the
bench as for a sink. Ensure insulation is provided
under the bench.
(o) Side opening wall oven mounted at 760mm above
finished floor level to lower edge of the door so that
the bottom shelf is the same level as adjacent work
surface. Controls should be located to the side or
bottom of the door.
(p) Provide an 800mm long work bench adjacent to
and horizontally aligned with the cook top and side
opening oven to allow for set down space for hot
items.
Laundry
(a) Provision should be made for an automatic washing
machine, preferably a top-loader machine desirable.
(b) Provision should be made for a clothes drier
mounted at a suitable height, preferably a floor-
mounted drier.
(c) A double GPO should be provided as a minimum.
(d) A shelf should be provided at a maximum of
1200mm above the floor.
Floor Surfaces
(a) Floor surfaces including bathrooms, laundries,
toilets and all external paved surfaces should be
slip-resistant.
(b) If carpets are installed, they should have a short
pile and be easily cleanable.
(c) Bold patterned floor surfaces should be avoided as
people with vision impairment can confuse these
with changes of level.
Ancillary
(a) Where appropriate, light switches, telephones, and
controls for operating air – conditioning, and the
like shall be located at a height between 900mm –
1100mm from the finished floor.
(b) Clothes –hanging rods or hooks shall be a
maximum of 1350mm from the floor.
(c) A clear floor space of not less than 800mm x
1300mm that allows either a forward or parallel
approach by a person using a wheelchair shall be
provided at accessible storage facilities.
18. Food and Beverage Areas Noted

(a) Each food and beverage area must have an
accessible entry for people with disabilities (not
turnstiles).
(b) An entry gate / door of not less than 850mm must
be provided with appropriate circulation space
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before and after the gate / door.

(c) The provision of a lower section of the counter of
not more than 850mm be provided where written
tasks will be undertaken.
(d) A hearing augmentation listening system should
also be provided at the counter (registers) to assist
communication for people with hearing impairments.
(e) Seating for people with disabilities and loose
seating must be provided where seating for
ambulant people is provided as part of any Food
and Beverage Area.
19. Functions Rooms, Halls, Corporate Boxes, Hall, Gymnasium & Creche
Dining Rooms No accessible sanitary facilities are provided for
occupants of the Gymnasium, Hall and Creche noting
(a) Provide appropriate door opening widths into all that sanitary facilities are located nearby for patrons
function rooms, corporate boxes and dining rooms who do not have a disability.
of a minimum of 850mm clear opening.
(b) Appropriate circulation space must be provided at
all manual doors (refer Door mechanisms).
(c) Manual doors must have an operating force of not
more than 19.5N and a swing force of 6N.
(d) Provide appropriate circulation space between
airlock doors of 1350mm unless the doors
encroach into the airlock. Should this be the case
then the distance shall not be less than 1350mm
plus the door width.
(e) Provide a path of travel of a minimum width of
1200mm to all facilities provided within the
Function rooms, Corporate Boxes and Dining
rooms.
(f) Provide accessible unisex toilet facilities adjacent
to all gender facilities within the Function rooms,
Corporate and Dining rooms.
20. Internal Wayfinding Signage Entry

Occupants who have not been to the Aquatic Centre
Shorelines may find it difficult to navigate to the control desk and
Continuous Accessible Path of Travel (CAPT) located: find the change rooms and swimming pool. The
(a) adjacent building wall or partitioning, control desk has been located 6 metres away from the
(b) adjacent horizontal surfaces; grade element (i.e. entrance and also does not face the entranceway.
lawn soft fall etc.) have a textual surface between Recommend for signage to be installed perpendicular
100 mm – 300mm wide with a minimum 30% to the control room and pool entrance so that it can be
luminance contrast with the adjacent pedestrian viewed from the building entrance. Signage to identify
surface. what the areas are and
Pathway incorporating a Textural Surface
Textural contrast is defined as the ration of the mean
profile depth (MPD) or the mean texture depth (MTD) of Signage located within 2 metres from the entrance
the shoreline surface to the MPD or the MTD of the should direct patrons to the control desk. For symbols
wayfinding path surface. consider 60 mm x 60 mm size and lettering to be
(a) Minimum width 600 mm if no shoreline 25mm in height.
(b) Vertical surface shall have a skirting with minimum
height of 200 mm ≤ 300mm with a minimum 30%
luminance contrast with the horizontal pedestrian
surface.
Wayfinding information points (when more than a sole
occupancy)
(a) Braille and tactile signs/visual non tactile signs
(b) A reception
(c) Concierge or volunteers desk
Sign types
(a) Information signs include floor plans, maps,
directories or building identification.
(b) Secondary signs shall be provided at all levels for
lifts etc
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(c) Main information signs shall be positioned within

2m on the left hand side of the CAPT on entering
the building entrance or site
(d) Directional signs (combination of words and
arrows) show location of major features, facilities
and services and are to be provided at principal
pedestrian entrances, wayfinding decision points
and wayfinding destinations
Braille and Tactile Maps
(a) Where used, Raised Tactile and Braille Maps must
be located along the path of travel, within 2 metres
of either the principal entry point to the property or
the principal public entrance to the building and in
other locations deemed appropriate by an
accredited access consultant. These must be
positioned within 1 metre of the continuous
accessible path of travel on the left hand side as
you approach the entry point. If this is not possible,
locating on the right hand side is acceptable. The
use of Tactile Ground Surface Indicators to assist in
the location of Raised Tactile and Braille Maps
must be considered.
(a) Raised Tactile and Braille Maps must be positioned
between 1000mm and 1700mm above the ground
or floor level and be mounted on an angle of no
more than 30° from vertical to allow comfortable
reading by touch.
(b) All the Raised Tactile information on the Map
component must be described in a legend.
(c) The map component can be Raised Tactile only,
however all information in the legend must include
an explanation in Braille.
(d) Symbol size shall be the following according to
viewing distance:
< 7 metres 60mm X 60mm
> 7 < 18 metres 110 X 110mm
> 18 metres 200 X 200mm
> 18 metres 450 X 450mm
(e) Letter heights shall be the following according to
viewing distance:
2 metres 6mm
4 metres 12mm
6 metres 20mm
8 metres 25mm
12 metres 40 mm
15 metres 50mm
25 metres 80mm
35 metres 100mm
40 metres 130mm
50 metres 150mm
21. Swimming Pools / Spa Pools Pool Area

A location for aquatic wheelchairs should be provided
(a) Ensure all surfaces around pool areas are slip- that is readily available. Management of the
resistant and non-abrasive. wheelchairs may require lifeguards to retrieve and then
(b) Ensure luminance contrasting edge and /or textural assist people with disabilities back onto the
cues are used to mark edges of pools and other wheelchair.
potentially dangerous areas. The path immediately The path adjacent the pool provides a suitable
adjacent to the pool edge should be a different contrasting edge.
texture to all other paths.
(c) The gradient around the pool concourse must be
no greater that 1:40.
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Internal Fixtures and Fittings
22. Counters / Check in Desks Check in Desk

Is provided with a lower section counter with knee
High Level Interaction clearance.
(a) Provide a lower section of counter at a height
between 830mm and 870mm above the finished
floor
(b) Where the counter requires a high level of
interaction or worktop function, provide knee and
foot clearance in accordance with the following
i. Provision of knee clearance of no less than
800mm in height for a minimum depth of
350mm.
i. Provision of foot clearance of not less than
300mm in height for a depth of 650mm.
Minimal Interaction
(a) Provide a lower section of counter at a maximum
height of 870mm above the finished floor
(b) Where the counter requires brief or minimal
interaction, knee and foot clearance shall be
provided in accordance with the following, to
enable a wheelchair user to reach the counter top
at an angled approach without injury to knees or
feet:
i. Provision of knee clearance of no less than
750mm in height for a minimum depth of
350mm.
i. Provision of foot clearance of not less than
300mm in height for a depth of 400mm.
Verbal / Visual Interaction Only
(a) Where only verbal or visual information is
exchanged, provide a lower section of counter at a
maximum height of 870mm above the finished
floor. There is no requirement for the provision of
knee and foot clearance
(b) Provide a minimum depth to the counter of 480mm
General
Where the counter is provided for general use, the
length of the counter must be no less than 900mm.
Unobstructed circulation space must be provided in
front of the lower height counter of 1540mm by
2070mm, with maximum grade of 1:40.
(a) The surface of the counter shall be a matte or satin
finish.
(b) The counter surface must achieve minimum 30%
luminance contrast with the counter face and the
background surface to which it is viewed (i.e. wall
and floor finishes), to aid the detection of the
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counter edge
(c) Provide the counter face with minimum 30%
luminance contrast with the surrounding floor finish
(d) Provide a hearing augmentation listening system to
the counter, inclusive of appropriate tactile and
Braille signage incorporating the international
symbol for hearing impairment. Where multiple
counters are provided, including one accessible
counter for people with disabilities, a hearing
augmentation listening system should be provided
to service the accessible counter and one high
counter.
(e) Unobstructed sightlines between counter staff and
visitor shall be provided. Therefore any opaque
structures between both parties shall be limited in
height, per the following:
i. 1000mm in height where the staff member is
seated at a standard height (450mm).
i. 1100mm where the staff member is standing or
seated on a high stool.
(f) The staff side of counter areas should be
ergonomically designed in accordance with
occupational health and safety workstation
requirements (refer recommendations for
workstations and reach ranges).
Lighting
Appropriate lighting levels at the counter areas must be
provided. Generally, a task lighting of no less than 320lx
must be provided with environmental lighting of no less
than 160lx. That is:
(a) where general lighting only is provided to provide
both task and environmental lighting, the
illuminance throughout the area shall be no less
than 320lx; or
(b) where a system of local lighting is provided for
tasks in combination with reduced environmental
lighting, this may be provided as noted above.
23. Kitchenettes & Tea Rooms Noted

(a) A minimum clear floor space of 1500mm x 820mm
that allows either a forward or parallel approach by
a person in a wheelchair shall be provided at the
sink and all appliances in the kitchen.
(b) The sink should be located at a height between
850mm – 870mm above the finished floor.
(c) The design should allow knee and foot clearance of
a height of 680mm under the bowl.
(d) Lever action tapware or sensor plate controls shall
be provided. Taps or their operating handles shall
be within 300mm from the front of the sink to allow
for ease of operation.
(e) Where hot water is provided, the water should be
delivered via mixer (For water temperature see AS
3500.4).
(f) Hot water units shall be located on the bench within
300mm from the front of the sink to allow for ease
of operation.
(g) Any exposed water pipes should be insulated.
(h) The maximum depth of the sink should be 150mm.
This would apply to the main bowl of a double sink.
(i) Microwave ovens should be installed or replaced at
any height between 750mm and 1200mm above
the floor.
(j) Cabinets, drawers and shelf storage areas should
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be as follows: depth of shelving up to 800mm

above the floor should not exceed 600mm; shelving
from 800mm up to 1500mm should not exceed
450mm deep; shelving above 1500mm from the
floor should not exceed 300mm deep. Shelving
should be adjustable.
(k) D-type pull handles for cupboards should be
provided with a minimum of 50mm clearance
between handle and any obstruction.
(l) At least one double general purpose outlet shall be
located with a horizontally accessible reach over a
work surface at a maximum of 300mm from the
front of the work surface.
(m) Paper towel dispensers/towel rails to be placed at a
height of 1000mm
(n) An electric cook top with front controls is preferred
due to reduced risk of accidents from naked flames
with knee and foot clearance provided under the
bench as for a sink. Ensure insulation is provided
under the bench.
(o) Side opening wall oven mounted at 760mm above
finished floor level to lower edge of the door so that
the bottom shelf is the same level as adjacent work
surface. Controls should be located to the side or
bottom of the door.
(p) Provide an 800mm long work bench adjacent to
and horizontally aligned with the cook top and side
opening oven to allow for set down space for hot
items.
24. Utility Areas Noted

(a) Provide a counter with a lower section at a height
of 850mm with knee and foot clearance of 820mm
to accommodate printer/faxes and copiers.
(b) Ensure the counter has a depth of 550mm allows
full utilisation by wheelchair users (front approach)
and a width of a minimum of 820mm between legs.
(c) Pigeon holes should be at any height between
750mm and 1200mm above the finished floor, with
minimum shelf depth of 300mm for a side approach.
(d) Ensure a clear floor space of not less than 1500mm
x 800mm that allows a forward approach by a
person using a wheelchair is achieved at the front
of the utility.
25. Reach Ranges Lockers

Accessible lockers should be provided with
Office Space appropriate reach ranges.
(a) Ensure a minimum turning circulation space for a
wheelchair to make a 180 degrees turn shall be not
less than 2070mm in the direction of travel and not
less than 1540mm wide.
Reach Ranges
(a) Provide a side reach maximum height of 1350mm
to shelving.
(b) Provide a lower side reach minimum of 230mm
from ground level.
(c) Provide a side reach shelf depth of 300mm.
(d) Provide a maximum of 1220mm height to shelving
for front approach.
(e) Provide a minimum of 380mm height to shelving for
front approach.
Cabinets
(a) Provide a clear circulation space in front of a
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display area of minimum of: Frontal approach -

1300mm X 800mm.
Desk Height
(a) Provide clear circulation space in front of desks of
minimum of: Frontal approach - 1300mm X
800mm.
(b) Accessible desk depth of 550mm allows full
utilisation by wheelchair users (front approach) and
a width of a minimum of 800mm between legs.
(c) Ensure a desk height of 750mm with a knee
clearance of not less than 680mm and where a
second desk is provided a height of 850mm with a
knee & foot clearance of 820mm.
26. Lighting Noted

The internal lighting provisions for safe movement within
buildings are to comply with the requirements set out in
AS 1680.2 Appendix 2.1 Table E1, Column 2
Maintenance luminance.
Entrances 150lx - 300lx
Passageways & walkways 150lx
Stairs 150lx
Ramps 150lx
Toilets and locker rooms 200lx
Counter tops 250lx
General displays 200lx - 300lx
Telephones 200lx
Kitchens 300lx
Living Areas 160lx
Work Rooms 300lx
Recreation Areas 300lx
Note: For people with a hearing impairment, a level of
illumination of not less than 150Lx, without glare is
needed to allow for lip reading.
27. Hearing Augmentation See BCA
Audio visual systems should to be provided with a

hearing assistance system.
28. Accessible Showers As Above
Refer to BCA F2.4
29. Public Telephones Noted

(a) Contact Telstra Payphone Services to gain the
appropriate accessible telephone provisions for
people with disabilities.
(b) In every pod of two or more phones one should be
at an accessible height.
(c) Ensure a clear circulation space of 1300mm x
800mm (frontal approach).
(d) Provide tactile dial buttons.
(e) Provide at least one Telephone typewriter (TTY) for
the hearing impaired.
30. ATM’s Noted

(a) Ensure a 1:40 landing of 2070mm x 1540mm is
provided to the front of the ATMs.
(b) The user interface of the ATM should be located
within a zone which is not less than 685mm and not
more than 1370mm above finished floor, and not
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less than 500mm from an internal corner.

(c) Design automatic teller machines in accordance
with AS3769 Clause 6.
31. Sanitary Area for Assisted and Companion Noted

Animals
Consider the installation of suitable facilities on terraces
and balconies through the provision of companion trays.
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Appendix A – Referenced Standards
The following documents were utilised/referenced during the review process:

(aaaa) Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1992 including physical, social and culturally appropriate
access and access support guidelines.
(bbbb) State and Federal Equal Opportunity Legislation.
(cccc) Disability (Access to Premises- Buildings) Standards 2010
(dddd) National Construction Code; Building Code of Australia 2016
(eeee) Australian Standards:
i. AS 1428.1 – 2009 Design for access and mobility
ii. AS 1428.2 - 1992 Enhanced and additional requirements – building and facilities
iii. AS 1428.4.1 - 2009 Means to Assist the orientation of people with vision impairment-
Tactile ground surface indicators Tactile indicators.
iv. AS 1735.12 - 1994 Facilities for people with disabilities controlled
v. AS 2890 - 2009 Parking facilities Off street parking for people with disabilities
Summary Requirements of DDA Access Code / NNC Reference Clauses & Australian Standards:
Description Building Code of Australia (Clause ref) Australian Standard
Continuous Accessible
Part A1 Definitions AS 1428 Part 1-2009; Section 6
Pathways
AS 1428 Part 1-2009; Section 14

Tactile indicators D3.8
AS1428.4.1-2009
Signage D3.6 AS 1428 Part 1-2009; Section 8
Sanitary and other facilities F2.4 & Table F2.4 AS 1428 Part 1-2009; Section 15
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APPENDIX C
HORSHAM
AQUATIC CENTRE
53 HAMILTON ST, HORSHAM VIC 3400
AUGUST 2017
Contact
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Saralee Aufderheide
Project Architect
S.Aufderheide@hamessharley.com.au
Level 15, 19 Grenfell Street

Adelaide SA 5000 Australia
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
1.0 SITE CONTEXT

1.1 STUDY AREA
1.2 GAP ANALYSIS
1.3 COMMUNITY PROFILE
1.4 URBAN ANALYSIS
2.0 BENCHMARKING
2.1 WIMMERA REGION
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Introduction
This report has been prepared by Hames
Sharley for Horsham Rural City Council
and Horsham Aquatic Centre Master Plan
Working Group. The purpose of this report is
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to outline the present and future development
potential of the site at 53 Hamilton Street,
Firebrace St
Horsham, Vic 3400.
The report is designed as a base document

to be used to inform further investigation
of potential development of the site. The
document has been divided into sections for
Stages 1 and 2. Currently at Stage 1 outline 1.8ha
the site context through a number of desktop
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to develop a set of development principles to
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LANDUSE
1.0
MAPPING
SITE CONTEXT
TOWARD DEVELOPMENT SCENARIOS
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1.1 Study Area
LOCATION
The Study Area, Horsham Aquatic Centre, Barengi Gadjin Peach’s

covers approximately 1.8ha and is located Land Council Fruit
Aboriginal Market
in the rural township of Horsham (3400), Capital
approximately 850m north of Wimmera River, Bistro
1km south-east of Horsham Racecourse
and Recreation Reserve, and 550m south of
Horsham Rural City Council. At a regional scale, Hamilton St
the Study Area is located within the Horsham
Rural City Council district, which is situated 1-18 2-18 3-18 4-18 5-18 6-18 7-18 8-18 9-18 10-18
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approximately 300 kilometres north-west of Harvey A: 835m2 A: 790m2 A: 802m2 A: 803m2 A: 804m2 A: 805m2 802m2 A: 802m2 A: 839m2 A: 817m2
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of Victoria. The municipality has a population of 55 53
19,774 and covers an area of 4,267 km2.
Representing a ‘Recreation and Leisure’ site, 19-18
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the Horsham Aquatic Centre is a well used A: 4,357m2
facility with strong membership numbers,
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who require rehabilitation to restore physical A: 484m2 A: 758m2 A:1,413m2 A: 805m2 A: 478m2 A: 423m2 A: 378m2 A: 686m2
strength, cognition and mobility. The facility

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The Study Area is well serviced by public
transport and accommodates users with off-
street car parking in Bolton Car Park, entered
from Urquhart Street to the east. The primary
frontage and main pedestrian entrance is
from Hamilton Street. Significant landmarks Robertsons
Furniture
surrounding the Study Area are Capital Bistro,
Peach’s Fruit Market, Harvey Norman, Barengi
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Study Area
1.2 Gap Analysis
SERVICES
Emergency
1. Horsham Ambulance Station
2. Vic State Emergency Services Office
14 18
3. Vic State Emergency Services Site
4. Horsham Police Station
5. Country Fire Authority 26 11
6. State Emergency Service - Mid West Region 6 12
23 5 13
Health 10 22
28 4 25
7. Tristar Medical Group
8. Goolum Community Health Centre
Western Hwy
9. Maternal and Child Health Centre 21 9 20
10. Centrelink and Medicare Centre 19 24
11. Wimmera Health Care Group Pynsent St
12. Wimmera Medical Centre
13. Read Street Medical Centre
14. Lister House Medical Clinic Wimmera Hwy
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Transport
15. Hentry Highway Coach PTY Ltd. Hamilton St
16. VicRoads - Horsham Customer Service Centre 7 8 17
17. Horsham Cycling Track
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18. Horsham Railway Station (1.5km north of site)
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Community
19. NEXUS (Youth Social Services) 16
20. Horsham Rural City Council
21. EW Tipping Foundation (Disability Support)
22. Wimmera Community Options (Health Club)
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Other
28. Australian Post - Horsham Post Office
The Study Area is surrounded by a variety of services such as Horsham Post Office. 100m
Study Area
services, including health services such as Lister There appears to be a gap in religious and
800m /
House Medical Clinic, Emergency services such as community services within 800m/10minutes 10min walk
Horsham Ambulance Station, Transport services walk of the Study Area. 1600m /
such as Hentry Highway Coach, and general 20min walk
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COMMERCIAL
Entertainment
1. Horsham Visitor Centre
2. Horsham Country Music Festival
3. Centre Cinema Horsham
4. Horsham Town Hall
5. Wesley Performing Arts Centre
6. West Side Horsham (Sports Bar)
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Home and Office 32
7. Horsham Betta Home Living 40
8. Harvey Norman
Western Hwy
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9. Aussie Horsham 32 30
33 34 31 29
10. JG King Homes
11. Rural Finance Horsham
37 35 Pynsent St
36 4 3
12. First National Real Estate
6 18
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13. Reece Plumbing 28
14. Samios Plumbing Supplies Wimmera Hwy
19 17
15. Horsham Lawnmower centre
16. L&H Horsham (Electrical Supply) 27 11 12 10 20 26
21 Hamilton St
17. Horsham Carpet Court 13
22 9 8
18. Wimmera Floorworld Horsham 7 23
19. Wimmera Office Equipment
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Industry 14 16
20. Bunnings Warehouse 15
21. Horsham Bearings & Industrial Supplies
22. Supercheap Auto Horsham 1
23. Horsham Agricultural Society
24. Wilson Bolton Mitsubishi
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28. Leading Edge Electronics
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30. Miss Horsham Shop
31. Horsham Menswear
32. Chisholm Hi-Fi & TV Centre 100m
33. Horsham Plaza The Study Area is surrounded by a variety of and Horsham Bearings & Industrial Supplies. Retail Study Area
34. Autograph Fashion commercial options, including entertainment options are limited within 800m/10min of the Study 800m /
35. Cotton On facilities such as the Horsham Cinema, home and Area, but become more abundant to the north-west 10min walk
36. Kmart
37. Spotlight
office options such as Horsham Betta Home Living, of the 1600m catchment, with options of Kmart, 1600m /
20min walk
38. Horsham Gateway Centre and industry options such as Bunnings Warehouse Spotlight and Cotton On at Horsham Plaza.
39. Telstra Shop
40. Showcase Jewellers
HOSPITALITY
Cafe / Deli / Bakery Restaurant

1. Cafe Red 34. Capital Bistro
2. Rockin’ Robin’s 35. Thai Basil
3. Conways 36. Oasis of Wellbeing 40 14 24
4. Bakers Delight Horsham 37. Moe’s Mexican Bar & Grill 23
39 22
5. Cafe Chickpea 38. Ginger Chilli - Asian Cuisine
6. Cafe Jas 39. Horsham Masala Indian 21 12 11
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7. Thipatiy Coffee Lounge 40. Horsham Sport Club 43 10 9 13
Western Hwy
8. The Fig Tree Cafe
Supermarket 19 7 6 33
9. Waack’s Bakery 8 32
41. Aldi 18 5
10. Nourish Eatery
15
42. Woolworths Pynsent St
11. Funkalicious Cakery 38 17 31 3
43. Coles 42 37 1 36
12. The Oven Door Bakery 4 30 2
Wimmera Hwy
13. Cheeky Fox 29
14. Wimmera Cake Centre 35 28 27
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15. Brumby’s Bakery Hamilton St
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Fast Food / Takeaway
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16. Horsham Charcoal Chicken
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17. Bonnie and Clyde’s Pizzeria
18. Horsham Palace
19. Jade Lantern 16
20. Tasty Express
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26. Comfort Inn
27. Royal Hotel
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28. Locarno Hotel There is an abundance of cafe and restaurant site, and two hotels, the Comfort Inn to the Study Area
29. Bull & Mouth Hotel offerings existing within 800m/10minutes walking north and Country City Motor Inn to the south. 800m /
10min walk
30. Commercial Hotel - Bar 68 distance of the Study Area, with limited offerings There appears to be a gap in juice bars,
31. Exchange Hotel 1600m /
of fast food and fine dining. Of note is the close grocery markets and takeaway stores within 20min walk
32. White Hart Hotel proximity of Aldi supermarket to the west of the the Study Area’s catchment.
33. Horsham House Bed & Breakfast
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RECREATION AND LEISURE
Passive Recreation
1. Horsham Botanical Gardens
2. Sawyer Park 6 19
3. Wimmera River Reserve
21 32
4. Dog Track 32
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5. Coughlin Park
6. May Park
7. Horsham Recreation Reserve
7 31 18
Active Recreation Indoor 22
Western Hwy
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8. Horsham Aquatic Centre
9. Fuzion Fitness Horsham 29
Pynsent St
10. Curves Gym Horsham 12 11
11. Anytime Fitness 27 28 5
12. Snap Fitness 23 Wimmera Hwy
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Active Recreation Outdoor
13. Horsham City Oval Hamilton St
14. Horsham City Tennis Courts 26 8 16
15. Horsham Showground
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16. Horsham Cycling Track 25
17. St Brigid’s College Sporting Oval
18. St Michaels and John’s Sporting Grounds 24
19. Sunnyside Horsham Bowling Club
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20. Scout & Guide Recreation Reserve 13
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26. Salon Mode Spa & Beauty
27. Sassie Beauty Bar & Hair There are two recreational open space offering Park to the east. There is an abundance of leisure 100m
Study Area
28. Wimmera Spas & Pools (Horsham Botanical Gardens and Horsham City facilities within 800m/10min walking distance of the
800m /
29. Equipt Physiotherapy Oval) existing within 800m/10min walking distance of Study Area, including Back 4 Life Wellness Centre 10min walk
30. Ella Blache Horsham the Study Area. The variety of offerings increases in and Salon Mode Spa & Beauty. Similarly, there are 1600m /
31. Sirs & Hers Hair Salon the 1600m catchment along Wimmera River. These four indoor active recreation facilities within the 20min walk
32. Amour Beauty Boutique offerings include Sawyer Park to the south, one dog catchment, including Curves Gym, Fuzion Fitness and
33. Horsham Physiotherapy and Podiatry park to the south-east, and a cycling track and Coughlin Anytime Fitness.
EDUCATION + COMMUNITY
Child Care / Early Learning Centre
1. Goodstart Early Learning Horsham 15
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2. Horsham & District Kindergarten
3. Maternal & Child Health Centres 6 14
4. Roberts Ave Kindergarten 21
5. Horsham Community Child Care Centre 16
6. Horsham ‘Out of School Hours’ Care 8
13 6
7. Wimmera Uniting Care
Western Hwy
Primary School 20 3 4
12 5
8. St Michael and John’s Primary School Pynsent St
9. Horsham Primary School
19
Secondary School Wimmera Hwy
10. St Brigid’s College 18
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Community Centre Hamilton St
11. Horsham Aquatic Centre 11 17
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12. Nexus Youth Social Services 1
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13. Horsham Rural City Council
14. Horsham Sports & Community Club
15. Wimmera Community Care
Library
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22. Wimmera Business Centre There are moderate education and community options John’s Primary) and one secondary school (St 100m
Study Area
within 800m/10min of the Study Area. These include Brigid’s College). There appears to be a gap in online
800m /
three training facilities, two community centres and three learning centres and physical learning centres such 10min walk
child care / early learning centres. Options expand to the as libraries. Similarly, with the close proximity of St 1600m /
20min walk
north of the Study Area within 1600m/20min walking Michael and John’s Primary and St Brigid’s College,
distance, however, there are still limited education there may be potential to host off-site educational
offerings with only one primary school (St Michael and activities within the Study Area.
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1.3 Community Profile
Warracknabeal
COMMUNITY ANALYSIS Buy: $117,500
Rent: $175 PW
In order to gain an understanding of the existing
and potential future demographic of the Study Nhill
Buy: $129,750
Area, Horsham has been examined using the Rent: $200 PW
ABS 2011 census data and Realestate Australia
property prices.
The Study Area resides within the Horsham Rural

City Council. Almost three quarters of residents
live in the urban area of Horsham. The median
property price for the Study Area is $240,000 to
buy, with $175,250 for two bedrooms, $237,500
for three bedrooms and $338,000 for four
bedrooms. The median property rent per week
is $255, with $195 for two bedrooms, $250 for
three bedrooms and $340 for four bedrooms.
Townships that have a similar realestate condition
to Horsham include Hamilton, with a median Horsham
house price of $253,000 and Mildura, with a Buy: $240,000
median house price of $256,758. Surrounding Rent: $255 PW
townships of Warracknabeal and Nhill have a
significantly lower realestate value, with median
house prices of $117,500 and $129,750.
The Study Area shows a population slightly

younger than the Horsham Rural City Council
catchment, with a median age of approximately
39 versus 40. This median is likely affected due to
the highest population of people living in Horsham
being aged 0-4 years old. This indicates a strong
presence of young families. Looking to the N
lifestyle of the township, 20.3% of residents are
older couples and families, 14.9% are established
couples and families, and 11.8% are single people. 200m
Study Area
Moreover, there are 8% more people who own
800m /
their home outright in Horsham when compared 10min walk
with the Horsham Rural City Council catchment: 1600m /
(46.1% vs 38.5% respectively). 20min walk

GREATER STUDY AREA
In order to gain an understanding of the regional
demographic that the Study Area sites within,
Horsham and five surrounding townships have
been examined using the ABS 2011 census
data, including population density, age, dwelling
type, housing tenure, housing circumstance and
vehicle ownership.
The townships included in the set are; Donald,

Edenhope, Horsham, Nhill, Stawell and
Warracknabeal. The townships included are
referred to as the Greater Study Area. The
townships chosen in the Greater Study Area
have been selected both by their proximity
to Horsham, as well as the character of the
areas - similar development typologies and/or
population densities.
The Greater Study Area has then been compared

with the Horsham Rural City Council catchment,
to gain an understanding of the current and future
demographic of the region.
AUGUST 2017 13
2011
363 NEW
OCCUPANCIES
r e s i d e n t i a l
p o p u l a t i o n
Donald IN DWELLINGS
1,693 10-14
2.3
IN HORSHAM
2006
Edenhope
2.1 976 50-54
h o u s e h o l d
Horsham
g r o u p
2.3 14,285 0-4 DENSITY
2011
Nhill Mean gross occupied dwellings (per km)
2.3 2,278 50-54
for the Horsham Rural City Council
a g e
1.8
p e r
Horsham Rural City Council Area: 4,249 km2
Stawell
2.3 6,150
l a r g e s t
60-64
p e r s o n s
BEDROOMS PER DWELLING

Warracknabeal
2.2
2,745
50-54
2011 Greater Study Area Horsham R.C.C.
Horsham Rural City Council

4% 3.3%
2.4 50-54
19,279 16.7% 15.8%
55.7% 52.6%
HOUSING TENURE VEHICLE OWNERSHIP HOUSING TYPE

Dwellings Rented 22.8% 25.6% 35.3% 33.3% Detached 90.9% 87.5%
Dwellings Mortgaged 26.8% 32.4% 35.1% 36.5% Semi-attached 3% 5.1%
Dwellings Owned 46.1% 38.5% 17.6% 19.6% Attached 5.2% 6.8%

1.4 Urban Analysis
STUDY AREA AND CONTEXT
The Horsham Aquatic Centre is located at

53 Hamilton Street, Horsham Victoria, 3400
within the township of Horsham. Neighbouring
townships to Horsham include Stawell and
Hamilton to the south, Edenhope and Nhill to
the west, Warracknabeal and Donald to the NC
north and Murtoa and St Arnaud to the east.
Western Hwy
Surrounding the Study Area is a mixture
CC Pynsent St
of Medium Density Commercial, which
increases in density along Hamilton Street,
Ocallaghans Parade, Wimmera Highway and Wimmera Hwy
the Western Highway. 800m to the south and
south-east of the Study Area are reserves and
public open space along Wimmera River, and Hamilton St
to the south-west is low to medium density
residential areas.
Urquhart St
The township’s Commercial Centre is to
the north of the site along Firebrace Street
and Darlot Street, with Neighbourhood
Centres located along major intersections
NC
with Western Highway, Wimmera Highway,
Oc
Firebrace Street / Ocallaghans Parade and
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800m /
10min walk
1600m /
20min walk
Neighbourhood Centre (NC)

NC / Commercial Centre (CC)
AUGUST 2017 15
CONNECTIVITY:- ROAD HIERARCHY,
CYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN NETWORKS
The Study Area is well connected to the Baillie St

greater Victorian road network. There is
Urquhart St
Firebrace St
easy access to the Western Highway north-
south corridor (via Hamilton Street), eastern
districts (via the Western Highway to Baillie
Street), northern and southern districts (via
the Western Highway) and western districts
(via Hamilton Street).
Pynsent St
On-road shoulder bike lanes are limited
surrounding the Study Area, with lanes only
appearing on Wimmera Highway and Western Wimmera Hwy
Highway in areas near the township’s centre.
Pedestrians have paved footpaths to each Hamilton St

side of Hamilton Street and Firebrace Street.
Local streets adjacent the site similarly have
paved footpaths approximately 1200mm wide.
Western Hwy
Primary Arterial Road
Oc
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Secondary Road N
Secondary Road with Bike Lane

100m
Study Area
Off-Road Sealed Path (incl Bike Lane)
800m /
10min walk
1600m /
20min walk

Horsham - Albert St Horsham - Albert St Horsham
PUBLIC TRANSIT NETWORKS Horsham North (Route 1) North (Route 1) Train line
Airport
The Study Area is well serviced by 5
Horsham’s public transport network and is
accessible from Horsham Airport via the 6
Western Highway.
Horsham Horsham -
Bus routes pass along Urquhart Street, Railway Station Sunnyside
(Route 2)
Firebrace Street and Ocallaghans Parade,
servicing the Study Area’s eastern and 3
western boundaries, with one stop located
within Bolton Car Park directly adjacent the
Study Area.
2
Access to train links is via Urquhart Street,
with the closest stop located 1.5 kilometres
5
north of the site at Horsham Railway Station. 1
Western Hwy
Additionally, Horsham Airport is located 7.1 Pynsent St
kilometres or an approximate 12 minute drive

north-west from the Study Area.
Wimmera Hwy 6 2
Urquhart St
Hamilton St
Bus Route Study Area
5 Major Stops 800m /

10min walk
Closest Stop to
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1600m /
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the Study Area
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20min walk
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Train Line
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Natimuk Rd
(Route 5)
Airport N
Horsham -
Haven (Route 6) 100m
AUGUST 2017 17
PUBLIC REALM:
SURROUNDING POINTS OF INTEREST
Key features within a 10 minute walk /

800 metre distance from the Study Area:
1. Horsham Botanical Gardens
2. Aldi Supermarket, Harvey Norman
and Salon Mode Spa & Beauty
3. Centre Cinema Horsham 12
4. Curves Gym Horsham
Western Hwy
5. Horsham Agricultural Society
6. Horsham Visitor Centre
11 Pynsent St
Key features within a 20 minute walk / 4
1600 metre distance from the Study Area:
Wimmera Hwy
7. Horsham Showgrounds
13
8. Sawyer Park 3
9. Wimmera River Hamilton St
10. Horsham Riverside Caravan Park 2 5
11. Horsham Plaza
Urquhart St
12. Wesley Performing Arts Centre
13. St Brigid’s College and Sporting Grounds
1 6
7
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N
100m
Points of interest to the west of the Study Area and Wimmera River. Points of interest to the east Study Area
include Aldi Shopping Centre, Harvey Norman and include the Urquhart Street Commercial District 800m /
Salon Mode Spa and Beauty. To the south is the and the Horsham Showgrounds, and to the north 10min walk
Ocallaghans Parade Commercial District, which is the township’s Community and Commercial 1600m /
20min walk
leads to Horsham Botanical Gardens, Sawyer Park Centre, bordered by the Western Highway.

BENCHMARKING
2.0
TOWARD DEVELOPMENT SCENARIOS
AUGUST 2017 19
2.1 Benchmarking
WIMMERA REGION Horsham Aquatic Edenhope Aquatic Centre Ballarat Aquatic & Bendigo Aquatic Warracknabeal
Building Facilities Centre / Sports Stadium Lifestyle Centre Centre Leisure Centre
This section of township facilities within and in
close proximity to the Wimmera region, has Swimming Pool     
been benchmarked against Horsham Aquatic - Outdoor / Seasonal  50m   25m  50m 
Centre to highlight key opportunities to explore.
- Heated / Leisure   Solar   
The earlier appraisal of the current condition - Lap / Diving Pool  25m  50m  50m  50m 
of Horsham’s existing facilities and conditions - Spa    24 Seat  
should be considered together with this picture - Kids Pool     
of provision.
- Water Slide     
Swimming Classes     
 

Adjacent Sports facilities Basketball, Netball,
Adjacent Squash and
Sport Court Surfaces  including Alexandra  Hockey, Soccer,
Soccer Courts hired out
Croquet Club and Volleyball, Squash,
through Edenhope College
Ballarat Hockey Centre Cricket, Badminton
Steam Room     
Health Club     

Gymnasium  Adjacent Stadium hired out   
through Edenhope College
Cycle Studio     

Fitness Rooms / Classes    
2 x Studios
Change Rooms     
Toilets     
Creche / Child Care     
Eateries (cafe, restaurant)     
Outdoor BBQ Area     
Function Space     
Car Parking     
Educational Program in
    
collaboration with Schools
Land Size (approx.) 1.8 ha 0.4 ha 2.9 ha 1.1 ha 0.6 ha
Building Size (approx.) 3,130 m2 1,315 m2 8,705 m2 1,226 m2 2,386 m2

Prince of Wales Recreation
53 Hamilton St, Horsham 40-46 Lake St, Edenhope 161-167 Barnard St, 33 Anderson St,
Site Address: Reserve, Gillies St North,
Vic 3400 Vic 3318 Bendigo Vic 3550 Warracknabeal, Vic 3393
Lake Gardens Vic 3350
2
1
1
1) Horsham Aquatic Centre 1) Edenhope Aquatic Centre

2) Edenhope Sports Centre
1
1
2
N
1) Ballarat Aquatic & Leisure Centre 1) Bendigo Aquatic Centre 1) Warracknabeal

2) Ballarat Hockey Centre 2) Queen Elizabeth Oval Leisure Centre
AUGUST 2017 21
SMALL TOWNSHIP FACILITIES
Outdoor Swimming Pool, Dimboola: Outdoor Swimming Pool, Hopetoun: Lowan Sports Centre & Swimming Pool, Nhill:
Facilities include a solar heated 50m, six lane Facilities include a seasonal solar heated 25m The sports centre is located directly adjacent
pool, toddlers pool, shaded picnic areas, showers outdoor pool, with a wading pool to cater for Nhill College, servicing the school and local
and locker rooms. younger children and open picnic space. community. The facility offers badminton,
basketball, a gymnasium, squash and a solar
Health and Fitness Centre, Dimboola: Hopetoun Gymnasium, Hopetoun: heated outdoor pool. The pool area offers a play
pool, lap pool and shaded picnic area.
The Centre is a modern, multi-purpose complex The recently opened faculty offers a range of
opened in 2012. Facilities include a fully equipped cardio equipment including treadmills, bikes, x Outdoor Swimming Pool, St Arnaud:
gym, a synthetic sports field with competition trainers and rowers as well as machine weights
standard lighting for night play, a versatile function and free weights Facilities include a seasonal, seven-lane, 50m
room along with two change rooms, separate solar heated pool, toddlers’ wading pool, one
umpires’ room and well equipped kitchen. Salon Mode Spa and Beauty, Horsham: metre diving board and three metre diving board.
Additionally, there is shaded seating and open
Kowree Sports Centre, Edenhope: The facility offers treatments such as facials,
lawn space for picnics and barbecues.
massages, waxing, make up, tanning, pregnancy
The facility offers badminton, basketball, massage, body, hand, foot and skin treatments. Health and Fitness Centre, St Arnaud:
gymnasium, squash, swimming with solar
heated outdoor pool. Equip Physiotherapy, Horsham: Facilities include a fully equipped gym with
change rooms and toilets.
Outdoor Swimming Pool, Goroke: The facility is a private physiotherapy practice
providing high quality, hands-on service, covering Outdoor Swimming Pool, Warracknabeal:
Facilities include a seasonal solar heated 25m a wide range of health and wellbeing issues.
outdoor pool, with a wading pool to cater for Facilities include a seasonal solar heated outdoor
younger children. Kanvia Memorial Swimming Pool, Kanvia: Olympic Pool, with a wading pool to cater for
younger children and open picnic space.
Facilities include a seasonal, solar heated
outdoor pool, with spacious grounds for seating
and barbecues. Open from November to March.

AUGUST 2017 23
APPENDIX D
Horsham Aquatic Centre Stage 2 Works

Job Name : 2 INDOOR WORKS B Job Description
Client's Name: ENERGY ARCHITECTURE STAGE 2 Horsham Aquatic Cre - Indoor Works -
B
Trd Trade Description Trade Cost/m2 Sub Total Mark Trade

No. % Up % Total
1 NEW INDOOR WORKS 100.00 322,850 322,850
ADJACENT INDOOR POOL,
PROGRAM LEISURE POOL,
RAMP WIDENING
100.00 322,850 322,850
Final Total : $ 322,850
Wilde and Woollard Page : 1 of 1 Date of Printing: 13/Jul/17

Global Estimating System (32 Bit) - J
Job Name : 2 INDOOR WORKS B Job Description

Client's Name: ENERGY ARCHITECTURE STAGE 2 Horsham Aquatic Cre - Indoor Works - B
Item Item Description Quantity Unit Rate Mark Amount
No. Up %
Trade : 1 NEW INDOOR WORKS ADJACENT INDOOR POOL, PROGRAM LEISURE POOL, RAMP
WIDENING
1 Outdoor function area 48.00 m2 625.00 30,000.00
2 Parent change rooms 81.00 m2 2,350.00 190,350.00
3 Spa & Sauna area 42.00 m2 1,190.48 50,000.00
4 Accessible WC 17.00 m2 2,500.00 42,500.00
5 Widen & extend existing ramp to accommodate Item 10,000.00
mobility scooter turning etc
NEW INDOOR WORKS ADJACENT INDOOR POOL, PROGRAM LEISURE POOL, Total : 322,850.00
RAMP WIDENING

Horsham Aquatic Centre Stage 2A Works
Job Name : 2A WATERPLAY SPLASHP Job Description
Client's Name: ENERGY ARCHITECTURE STAGE 2A Horsham Aquatic Cre - WaterPlay /
SplashPark

No. % Up % Total
1 WATERPLAY & SPLASH 80.79 925,500 925,500
PARK
2 PLAYGROUND 17.46 200,000 200,000
3 HOIST TO HYDRO POOL 1.75 20,000 20,000
100.00 1,145,500 1,145,500
Final Total : $ 1,145,500
Wilde and Woollard Page : 1 of 1 Date of Printing: 3/Aug/17

Horsham Aquatic Centre Stage 2A Works
Job Name : 2A WATERPLAY SPLASHP Job Description

Client's Name: ENERGY ARCHITECTURE STAGE 2A Horsham Aquatic Cre - WaterPlay / SplashPark
No. Up %
Trade : 1 WATERPLAY & SPLASH PARK

Waterplay and Splash Park
1 Allowance for construction of Waterplay and Splash Item 700,000.00
Park area
2 Demolish existing pools in the area & backfill Item 30,000.00
excavations
Canopy over SplashPark
3 Tensioned UV resistant canopy over splashpark 230.00 m2 850.00 195,500.00
WATERPLAY & SPLASH PARK Total : 925,500.00
Trade : 2 PLAYGROUND
1 Allowance for creating new playground area including Item 200,000.00
play equipment
PLAYGROUND Total : 200,000.00
Trade : 3 HOIST TO HYDRO POOL

1 Allowance for Hydro Pool Hoist Item 20,000.00
HOIST TO HYDRO POOL Total : 20,000.00

Job Name : 3 INDOOR WORKS A Job Description
Client's Name: ENERGY ARCHITECTURE STAGE 3 Horsham Aquatic Cre - Indoor Works -
A

No. % Up % Total
1 Indoor Works to Corridor, Kiosk, 92.27 712,000 712,000
Reception, Office, Accessible
change, Scooter Charge,
Storeroom, including Hydro Pool,
equipment, plant room etc
2 Tilt Up Glass Doors to Hydro Pool 7.73 59,650 59,650
Wall
100.00 771,650 771,650

Job Name : 3 INDOOR WORKS A Job Description

Client's Name: ENERGY ARCHITECTURE STAGE 3 Horsham Aquatic Cre - Indoor Works - A
No. Up %
Trade : 1 Indoor Works to Corridor, Kiosk, Reception, Office, Accessible change, Scooter Charge,
Storeroom, including Hydro Pool, equipment, plant room etc
1 Indoor Works to Corridor, Kiosk, Reception, Office, 268.00 m2 1,250.00 335,000.00
Accessible change, Hydro Pool, Scooter Charge,
Storeroom
2 Hydro Pool Plant Room 50.00 m2 1,000.00 50,000.00
3 Allowance for Hydro Pool incl. enclosure, single tier 1.00 Item 327,000.00 327,000.00
seating, etc
Indoor Works to Corridor, Kiosk, Reception, Office, Accessible change, Scooter Charge, Total : 712,000.00
Storeroom, including Hydro Pool, equipment, plant room etc
Trade : 2 Tilt Up Glass Doors to Hydro Pool Wall

1 Tilt Up Glass Doors to Hydro Pool Wall, approx 2.40 6.00 no 8,100.00 48,600.00
wide x 2.70 high
2 Steel columns & beams structure to support doors 1.30 t 8,500.00 11,050.00
Tilt Up Glass Doors to Hydro Pool Wall Total : 59,650.00

Job Name : 4 OUTDR LNDSCP Job Description
Client's Name: ENERGY ARCHITECTURE STAGE 4 Horsham Aquatic Cre - Outdoor
Landscaping

No. % Up % Total
1 OUTDOOR LANDSCAPING 100.00 586,365 586,365
WORKS, MAIN POOL SHADE
STRUCTURE
100.00 586,365 586,365

Job Name : 4 OUTDR LNDSCP Job Description

Client's Name: ENERGY ARCHITECTURE STAGE 4 Horsham Aquatic Cre - Outdoor Landscaping
No. Up %
Trade : 1 OUTDOOR LANDSCAPING WORKS, MAIN POOL SHADE STRUCTURE

1 Landscaped areas generally 1,650.00 M2 45.00 74,250.00
2 Additional Allowance for Grass Seating Mounds in 110.00 M2 60.00 6,600.00
landscaped areas
3 Raised grass/concrete mound to provide event seating 55.00 M2 125.00 6,875.00
4 New event seating 60.00 M2 300.00 18,000.00
5 Removeable seating 4.00 no 1,500.00 6,000.00
6 New barbecues 3.00 no 5,000.00 15,000.00
7 Barbecue Area assumed under cover 65.00 m2 500.00 32,500.00
8 Sundry small seating areas 3.00 sets 1,000.00 3,000.00
9 Shade structure over seating at Gym 55.00 m2 600.00 33,000.00
10 Metal Screen Fencing x 2.0m high? 48.00 m 500.00 24,000.00
11 Subtotal 219,225.00
Pool Shade Structure
12 Columns & Pads
13 Imperite-finished columns, 300UCs 3.90 t 10,000.00 39,000.00
14 Pads incl demo existing paving 8.00 no 2,730.00 21,840.00
15 Reinstate paving 18.00 m2 125.00 2,250.00
16 Steel Trusses and Purlins
17 Imperite-finished curved trusses, 2.7t each 10.00 t 11,500.00 115,000.00
18 125*75 RHS purlins 1500ccs Imperite coated 4.90 t 10,000.00 49,000.00
19 Danpalon/Equivalent Roof Covering, Gutters, Down
Pipes, etc
20 Danpalon/Equivalent Roof Covering, Gutters, Down 404.00 m2 250.00 101,000.00
Pipes, etc --- approx figure from Alien Roofing
21 Roof Water Disposal
22 Gutters & downpipes included in roofing figure Note INCL
23 Allowance for underground stormwater system 1.00 Item 39,050.00 39,050.00
24 Subtotal 367,140.00
OUTDOOR LANDSCAPING WORKS, MAIN POOL SHADE STRUCTURE Total : 586,365.00

Job Name : 5 GYM WORKS ETC Job Description
Client's Name: ENERGY ARCHITECTURE STAGE 5 Horsham Aquatic Cre - Gym Works &
Community Lounge

No. % Up % Total
1 "GYM WORKS" and Associated 100.00 533,440 533,440
Items
100.00 533,440 533,440

Job Name : 5 GYM WORKS ETC Job Description

Client's Name: ENERGY ARCHITECTURE STAGE 5 Horsham Aquatic Cre - Gym Works &
Community Lounge
No. Up %
Trade : 1 "GYM WORKS" and Associated Items

1 Larger entry to Gymnasium, demolish existing office Item 15,000.00
etc
2 Accessibility to gym from outdoor area (folding cafe Item 50,000.00
style doors?)
3 New office, consulting rooms etc 50.00 m2 2,250.00 112,500.00
4 Outdoor PT session space 160.00 m2 250.00 40,000.00
5 Revisions to RPM area 140.00 m2 1,500.00 210,000.00
Revisions Community Lounge
6 Demo existing door babk Item 1,500.00
7 Demo walls Item 1,440.00
8 Replace floor coverings Item 5,200.00
9 Cafe style folding door banks Item 45,000.00
10 Sundry joinery, allowance Item 15,000.00
11 Cafe lounge seating area Item 15,000.00
12 Create meeting space Item 22,800.00
"GYM WORKS" and Associated Items Total : 533,440.00

Horsham Aquatic Centre "Sundry" Works
Job Name : GENERALLY Job Description
Client's Name: ENERGY ARCHITECTURE Horsham Aquatic Cre - General Areas to Be
Refurbished

No. % Up % Total
1 FEMALE TOILETS 7.73 8,000 8,000
2 CHILDCARE AREA 54.11 56,000 56,000
3 RELOCATION EXISTING 14.49 15,000 15,000
RAINWATER TANK
4 EQUIPMENT STORE 23.67 24,500 24,500
100.00 103,500 103,500

Horsham Aquatic Centre "Sundry" Works
Job Name : GENERALLY Job Description

Client's Name: ENERGY ARCHITECTURE Horsham Aquatic Cre - General Areas to Be Refurbished
No. Up %
Trade : 1 FEMALE TOILETS

1 Remove cubicle curtains & rails, supply and install 10.00 no 800.00 8,000.00
doors c/- furniture & hardware, prefinished to match
doors
FEMALE TOILETS Total : 8,000.00
Trade : 2 CHILDCARE AREA

1 Create opening into Childcare store, pair of doors, Item 5,000.00
making good etc
2 Covered play area canopy 40.00 m2 650.00 26,000.00
3 Create new childcare storeroom from existing space incl Item 25,000.00
new pair doors, steps, altered lobby etc, pair external
doors
CHILDCARE AREA Total : 56,000.00
Trade : 3 RELOCATION EXISTING RAINWATER TANK

1 Allowance for relocation of existing rainwater tank Item 15,000.00
including installation new reticulation route,
basecourse, connection to roof and to stormawter
disposal etc
RELOCATION EXISTING RAINWATER TANK Total : 15,000.00
Trade : 4 EQUIPMENT STORE

1 New (assumed) heavy duty mesh equipment store, 1.00 Item 24,500.00 24,500.00
lockable
EQUIPMENT STORE Total : 24,500.00

APPENDIX E
HORSHAM AQUATIC CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT

Master Plan Order of Opinion of Costs Summary - REVB
3/08/2017
Net Costs Figures Design Contractor's Locality Construction Total Budget Total Budget OOC
SECTION Total Excl GST 10% GST
rounded Contingency Preliminaries Allowance Contingency OOC excl GST incl GST
15% 12.0% 10% 15% 10%

By Others - NOTE
STAGE 1 WORKS Estimate by Others
STAGE 2 WORKS - Indoor Works

B
Outdoor Function Area 30,000 4,500 4,140 3,864 6,376 48,880 48,880 4,888 53,768
Parent Change Rooms 190,500 28,575 26,289 24,536 40,485 310,385 310,385 31,039 341,424
SPA & Sauna Area 50,000 7,500 6,900 6,440 10,626 81,466 81,466 8,147 89,613
Accessible WC 42,500 6,375 5,865 5,474 9,032 69,246 69,246 6,925 76,171
Ramp Extension & Widening 10,000 1,500 1,380 1,288 2,125 16,293 16,293 1,629 17,923
STAGE 2 WORKS TOTAL 323,000 48,450 44,574 41,602 68,644 526,270 526,270 52,627 578,897
STAGE 2A WORKS
Waterplay and Splash Park area 700,000 105,000 96,600 90,160 148,764 1,140,524 1,140,524 114,052 1,254,576
Demolish existing pools 30,000 4,500 4,140 3,864 6,376 48,880 48,880 4,888 53,768
Hoist to Hydro Pool 20,000 3,000 2,760 2,576 4,250 32,586 32,586 3,259 35,845
Canopy over SplashPark 195,500 29,325 26,979 25,180 41,548 318,532 318,532 31,853 350,385
Playground Area including Play

200,000 325,864 32,586
Equipment 30,000 27,600 25,760 42,504 325,864 358,450
STAGE 2A WORKS TOTAL 1,145,500 171,825 158,079 147,540 243,442 1,866,386 1,866,386 186,639 2,053,025
STAGE 3 WORKS - Indoor Works

A
Hydro Pool Complete 347,000 52,050 47,886 44,694 73,744 565,374 565,374 56,537 621,911
-
Hydro Pool Plant Room 50,000 7,500 6,900 6,440 10,626 81,466 81,466 8,147 89,613
-
Tilt Up Glass Doors 60,000 9,000 8,280 7,728 12,751 97,759 97,759 9,776 107,535
-
Other Areas 335,000 50,250 46,230 43,148 71,194 545,822 545,822 54,582 600,404
STAGE 3 WORKS TOTAL 791,700 118,800 109,296 102,010 168,316 1,290,421 1,290,421 129,042 1,419,464
STAGE 4 WORKS Outdoor

Landscaping
Landscaping 219,300 32,895 30,263 28,246 46,606 357,310 357,310 35,731 393,041
-
Pool Shade Structure 367,200 55,080 50,674 47,295 78,037 598,286 598,286 59,829 658,115
STAGE 4 WORKS TOTAL 586,500 87,975 80,937 75,541 124,643 955,596 955,596 95,560 1,051,156
STAGE 5 WORKS - Gym Works 533,500 869,242 869,242 86,924 956,166

80,025 73,623 68,715 113,379
'GENERALLY"- Sundries 103,500 168,635 168,635 16,863 185,498

15,525 14,283 13,331 21,996
3,483,700 522,600 480,792 448,739 740,420 5,676,551 5,676,551 567,655 6,244,206
WILDE AND WOOLLARD

Construction Cost Consultants
LEES CADMAN P/L T/A WILDE AND WOOLLARD (SA) ABN: 49 056 864 432 (ADELAIDE)
7 Birdwood Avenue FREWVILLE 5063
(08) 82319994
E: mail@wwadelaide.com
0412 412 749
NOTES:
Exclusions: The following are excluded from this estimate
Costs for Upgrading of existing power supply or transformer;
Professional Fees and Disbursements;
Council costs;
Legal costs.
APPENDIX F
Red text = responding to the proposed master plan

Grey text = responding to existing facilities
Improved accessibility (7)
- more disability access/areas for family time
- more access for disabilities
- No wheel chair change room big enough or hoist a spa and sauna could be useful
- Addition, revamp of outdoor areas. Additional entry/ exit for pool users.
- Access to the outdoor pool without having to go through the main building
- 1. Contrast on floor finishes, better use of tactile indictors 2. Lighting around the pool needs to
be considered (DDA compliance)
- 1. Hydrotherapy pool to be included for people with disabilities 2. More staffing around the
pool
Hydrotherapy pool (4)
- Hydrotherapy pools must be included
- Hydrotherapy pool is a must, can also be used for children to learn to swim
- 1. Requires a Rehabilitation Pool 2. Leisure pool is not sufficient 3. Acute needs are not catered
for
- Hydrotherapy pool to be included for people with disabilities 2. More staffing around the pool
Existing 50m outdoor pool upgrades (5)
- improvement outdoor pool area and a good music system for the water aerobics, some ladies
would not be able to hear the music at the present time
- Outdoor pool needs upgrading
- Outdoor pool needs to be made deeper at shallow end, heating in outdoor pool needs to
improve and permanent shade structures need to be erected.
- Large sized impressive outdoor water splash park. Outdoor 50m pool to be completely
refurbished and modernised including options to heat via solar.
- Fix and modernise outdoor 50 m pool, add a playground, install two spiral water slides
(different heights)
REPORT TITLE
P R O J E C T N A M E
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Spectator seating for indoor pool (4)
- Adding seating around the 25m outdoor pool for events
- Indoor area around 25 pool be extended to enable tiered seating for spectators to encourage
the use of the pool for sports, events, games and swim meets
- 2. Adding seating around the 25m outdoor pool for events
- Larger indoor pools, tiered seating, indoor water play/features for children, expansion of
fitness rooms and better toilet and change facilities. Expansion and upgrade overall
Water slide (10)
(different heights)
- More aquatic play equipment - slides etc, suitable for older children/ teens
- 7. Add a slide outside
- Install a water slide to bring the teenagers to the pool instead of river
- Horsham is a hub for the region and its climate is hot over Summer it would be great to have
splashdowns slides and a spa or 2 would be great too. For the size of our city and distance
from beach I think we should have the latest facilities. There are great facilities at Waurn
Ponds in Geelong and suburbs throughout Melbourne.
- More aquatic play equipment - slides etc, suitable for older children/ teens
- Would add a water slide
- No. Indoor splash park, water slides. Aquanation in Ringwood is good example.
- I like it but I would add water slides on the 50 m pool.
- Add a spa, sauna, water slide
Outdoor eating / BBQ + picnic (8)
- Create a great family vibe on weekends over summer in the outdoor pool area. Open in the
evenings on the weekend, activities in the 50m pool, BBQ's, live music/DJ's to create a 'party
atmosphere' for teens, a playground is great, bring back 'night swimming' occasionally (there
used to be lights in the 50m pool)
- More family areas for eating, longer hours for accessibility after hours. Would benefit from
greater flexibility in family areas.
- Make the outdoor pool more appealing for families. Add a playground, outdoor kiosk and
more shade
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- Some of the master plan addresses this. Outdoor water play, more shaded areas, better
opening hours, needs to be more flexible around opening later into evenings when it is hot.
Create a family hangout atmosphere during the hot summer evenings. Better pool surrounds
creates better supervision of swimmers. Warmer water in the outdoor pool. Not hot, just more
inviting.
- Non-tokenistic infrastructure to promote summer fun at the outdoor pool. There are kids
swimming in the river. Why? Swing ropes, big jumps etc. Better to have them in a better
environment.
- would be great to have more outside in the way of picnic tables, water play area, bbqs to
make the most of the hot summer nights. These are nice things and not imperative but it
would be great for this facility to be better suited to family picnics on warm nights.
- more disability access/areas for family time
more shade
Outdoor kiosk (2)
- More children’s facilities, better crèche for parents to access gym/pool. Proper kiosk so we
can purchase lunch etc there to avoid having to leave if we come down for the day.
more shade
Splashpark / children’s pools (6)
- Splash park needs to be bigger and the largest investment and a large development of an
impressive 'regional best ever nature' including a large water slide similar to Bendigo. It will
also act as a tourism drawcard for the entire Wimmera Mallee region as well as western
highway travellers bringing an economic boost to the city and act as another tick to encourage
new residents to the city and new users of the facility. If done properly and an impressive
scale it will be a social and economic winner. Too small and it will get boring real quick.
- A kids outdoor play area and splash park
- The baby pools need to be opened so parents can be with their younger and older children.
- Update the 2 small pools outside and create more shade with new trees on this area around
these pools and the 50m pool. Bring back the diving board at the 10ft end.
- No. Indoor splash park, water slides. Aquanation in Ringwood is good example.
50m pool standardisation (8)
- Cater more to swimming clubs. We want to encourage swimming as an elite sport in his
district, but we have nowhere to do that.
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- It needs to be on par with other centers so as to enable hosting of majors comps (such as the
countries in Jan) which would bring revenue into the district for swimming clubs and
businesses.
- Competition standard outdoor 50m pool
- 5. Move the ramp outside the 8 lanes of the outdoor pool
(different heights)
- It really does need to be 8 lanes, deep enough for competitive diving at both ends, and be a
wetdeck in order to comply with swimming Victoria's requirement for a championship event
pool.
- No the loss of an eighth lane in the outdoor pool is problematic for swim comps. The depth of
the pools are problematic (too shallow), insufficient shade.
- I like the proposed changes provided - however a few things need to be considered. The
access ramp being added will reduce this 8 lane pool to 7 lanes for swim meets. The pool
depth at the shallow end needs to be increased to 1.2 metres as a minimum to allow dive
entry for events at swim meets. The marshalling area needs to be wider to meet the width of
the pool. The proposed right hand side of marshalling area needs to be the same as the
proposed left hand side. Permanent shade structures need to be erected over marshalling
and seating areas. These modifications would make this facility up to the standard which
would be required to host Victorian LC Country Championships which would bring in huge
financial benefits to the region. If the access ramp is put in then Wimmera District 12 would
have no hope of hosting such an event with just 7 lanes and no diving at the shallow end.
-
Other outdoor recreational – beach volleyball / trampolines etc. (7)
- Trampolines in the outdoor area for additional fitness and recreational choices
- More activities for young people like beach volleyball or games
- More activities for young people, like beach volleyball courts outside and maybe other fun
activities like in some of the caravan parks- there is a bouncy ground thing too and
playground equipment
- Trampolines
- Something like beach volleyball but I like the bbq area and playground. Must keep the outdoor
pool.
- An outdoor play area that includes beach volleyball, badminton, totem tennis etc would be
fun, not just formal volley ball. The toilets and change rooms are fine for current usage.
Having used the family disability rooms the only issue is lack of dry seat bench and clothes
hooks. It would be a nightmare having 3 kids in there... just some basic thought put into the
how do people use the area rather than total remodelling
- More casual outdoor activities like Croquet, quoits mini golf... anything that encourages a
longer stay. I wouldn't call it volleyball, so whilst I've put volleyball as important... I'm meaning
a variety of activities. I'm not sure that a community lounge would work, unless it is more
incorporated into the cafe area.
Gym + RMP rooms (4)
- 24 hour gym in order to compete with other gyms in Horsham and create more business
3 of 7
- 1. RPM rooms is not large enough 2. Requires some type of outdoor PT Space 3. 24hr
access to the Gym
- 1. RPM rooms needs to be larger, maybe with tiered bikes 3. Add consulting rooms for allied
health to the bottom of the site 6. 24/7 Gym
-
Changerooms / Showers / Toilets upgrades (9)
- An update on the outside is definitely due, the proposed plan looks good. My only thought
was as a mother of a toddler that used to attend swimming lessons there on a weekly basis,
is that either a few more showers be installed in the parents room or they still have a change
table in the male and female bathrooms as most of the parents take their kids in for a rinse off
and then dress them after swimming lessons
- Longer opening hours in summer. More showers
- More change rooms for when dads take young children swimming- family change areas
- 1. Upgrading the showers in the female toilets, curtains are not acceptable. Using cubicles. 2.
Upgrading the change rooms 3. Replace all curtains with doors. 4. Adding hooks to the
change rooms for towels.
- 4. Female showers need to be reviewed
- More showers and water warmer in showers in winter

- There needs to be more family/private change room options for pool users.
- Many more showers needed. Also allied health rooms AMUST!
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Spa / Sauna (7)
- Spa/sauna, bigger warm pool as often go with kids but can have multiple classes going and
can access pool very well if not involved
- Horsham is a hub for the region and its climate is hot over Summer it would be great to have
splashdowns slides and a spa or 2 would be great too. For the size of our city and distance
from beach I think we should have the latest facilities. There are great facilities at Waurn
Ponds in Geelong and suburbs throughout Melbourne.
- No wheel chair change room big enough or hoist a spa and sauna could be useful
- Spa/sauna
- Spa and slides. Check out other leisure centres for ideas too.
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- Add a spa, sauna, water slides
- No. Add a spa and a sauna/steam room.
Shade (8)
- Outdoor pool needs to be made deeper at shallow end, heating in outdoor pool needs to
improve and permanent shade structures need to be erected.
- Outdoor shade req
more shade
inviting
- More shaded outdoor grassed areas- we don't need to fry ourselves. And some passive pool
heating outdoor pool.....pool soooo... cold once weather changes...use all year!!!
- 1. Shade over the outdoor door is a great idea
- Grass area, lack of potential for burnt feet on scalding summer days
- Shade in the car park and entrance.
- outdoor shaded spaces and seating
Warmer water – passive heating (2)
- More shaded outdoor grassed areas- we don't need to fry ourselves. And some passive pool
heating outdoor pool.....pool soooo... cold once weather changes...use all year!!!
inviting
Other suggestions
- Keep up with technology, social media and top quality equipment and services
- I believe this centre has the scope to include more water activity for all aged children - eg
water slide for older and improved area for toddlers. I also believe that the dance hall could be
used for more older adult’s activities, and perhaps could also include activities for those with
other disabilities. I noticed that there were some activities listed on the Horsham Indoor
Sports Stadium survey, that I believe should be kept at the Aquatic Centre for a number of
reasons. Pryme mover membership could include additional activities making additional
activities affordable for older adults, things like "chance to dance", tai Chi Quigong, walking to
music, etc. The Aquatic Centre is central to town, has central access for those with gophers,
and walking. I also believe that the membership rules/costs could be improved to encourage
more membership. Eg pryme movers often go away on extended holidays, but suspension of
membership without cost is only for 30 days - I cancelled my membership due to this and
know others who also have. I would really like to see something like "happy hour" with an
applicable "low rate" which would be from say 3.45-4.45 for an after school swim -
grandparents/parents could bring children after school for some exercise and if it was
affordable. I looked into doing this with my grandchildren and it was going to cost me $18 a
visit - so obviously I didn't bring them. If community members see something as "great value"
they are more likely to take up the offer. Maybe even have "monthly advertised specials" that
would encourage people to trial a certain activity or area to expose them to it, then a
membership offer at the conclusion of the month.
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Too much (2)
- The new proposal I feel is an over estimate of what is required. Do some landscaping and fix
the 2 small pools outside and we're done. Why after a new building gets put in do we have to
widen the access ramp? Should this not be thought of already. I don't believe all of what is
proposed is needed. Who will pay for this? How much is the total cost (accurate cost)?
Horsham ratepayers cannot afford to cover this when we are all still paying for the town hall.
Our rates are extremely high compared to other municipalities, where is the funding coming
from?
- The long ramp entry into the outdoor pool seems a huge effort for very limited use when the
indoor pools have this access. The level of disability that requires that length of access ramp
would also require a warm water pool. The two requirements essentially cancel each other
out. Short ramp entry around the current step entry extended should suffice instead of taking
up a whole lane. Once you are in about 60cm of water you are floating, even if you are
entering via a wheelchair, so there should be no need for a long ramp.
Acoustic measures? (1)
- Plan looks great - very loud & difficult with sound sensitive child
Child care Store (1)
- Child Care Store: This is currently used by the Hall exercise classes, where would their
equipment go? The proposed accessible pool ramp intrudes on the 8 lane pool, for swim
meets (the only one with 8 lanes in the wimmera area), the marshalling area needs to cover
the width of the pool area
Diving pool (2)

- Diving pool, sick of people jumping into indoor pool
- A dive board should be an option to encourage diving as a sport which is offered in other
larger regional cities but non existent here
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APPENDIX G
Horsham Aquatic Centre - Proposed Master Plan - Community Survey Data
Question 1.
(personal details)
Postal Code of survey participants:
3400
10%
3401
2% 5000
3392
3409
14%
3402
3381
68%
3373
3377
Unknown
Question 2.
During the previous 12 months, how often have you used the Horsham Aquatic
Centre?
Response Response
Answer Options
Percent Count
Never 12.6% 12
0-5 20.0% 19
5-10 8.4% 8
10-15 9.5% 9
15-20 4.2% 4
20 - over 45.3% 43
answered question 95
skipped question 3
Question 3.
What is the main reason you attended the Horsham Aquatic Centre?
Response Response
Answer Options
Percent Count
Indoor Pools 74.2% 66
External 50m Pool 38.2% 34
Gymnasium 16.9% 15
Fitness Activities (excluding pools) 19.1% 17
Child Care 2.2% 2
School, Club or organised Events 13.5% 12
Rehabilitation or Therapy 4.5% 4
Other (please specify) 20.2% 18
skipped question 9
Question 4.
Please comment on the level of accessibility (for each of the following options) of the Horsham
Aquatic Centre in meeting your needs?
Opening Hours
OK/ meets needs

48% 45%
N/A
Needs improvement
7%
Access from the Carpark
5% 5%
OK/ meets needs

Needs improvement
N/A
90%
Access by foot into the building
5%
5%
OK/ meets needs

Needs improvement
N/A
90%
Accessibility into the Pools
7%
11%
OK/ meets needs
Needs improvement
N/A
82%
Accessibility into Gym/ Fitness

Rooms
26%
OK/ meets needs
Needs improvement
8% N/A
66%
Question 5. Please comment on the suitability of the facilities at the Horsham Aquatic Centre in
meeting your needs?
OUTDOOR 50m SWIMMING POOL
0% 22%
OK
N/A
57% Needs improvement
21%
OUTDOOR TODDLER POOL

(HEXAGON SHAPED POOL)
OK
5%
0% 21%
N/A
25%
Needs improvement
Unsure of availability for

16% 33% use
Space should be used for
another facility
OUTDOOR INTERMEDIATE POOL

(CURRENTLY FENCED OFF)
OK
13% 9%
0% N/A
Needs improvement
28% 34%
Should be re-opened
16% Space should be used for

another facility
INDOOR 25m POOL
20%
0%
OK
12% N/A
Needs improvement
68%
INDOOR PROGRAM & LEASURE POOL

(BEACH ACCESS POOL)
15%
0%
OK
N/A
27% 58% Needs improvement
MAIN GYM
11%
0%
42% OK
N/A
Needs improvement
47%
FITNESS ROOMS
18%
0%
42% OK
N/A
Needs improvement
40%
RECEPTION / ENTRY
22% 0%
OK
4% N/A
Needs improvement
74%
KIOSK
14%
0%
OK
16%
N/A
Needs improvement
70%
TOILETS & AMENITIES
0%
OK
43%
N/A
55%
Needs improvement
2%
CAR PARK
19%
0%
0% OK
N/A
Needs improvement
81%
OUTDOOR GRASSED AREAS
0%
42% OK
43%
N/A
Needs improvement
15%
CHILD CARE
4%
17%
0%
OK
N/A
Needs improvement
79%
Question 6
Overall, would you say that the Horsham Aquatic Centre is meeting the needs of the community?
Rating Response
Answer Options 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Average Count
1 2 4 5 11 16 18 13 4 4 6.33 78
skipped question 20
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HORSHAM AQUATIC CENTRE

HORSHAM AQUATIC CENTRE

- SUMMARY OF EXISTING 2012 FESIBILITY STUDY

- MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT

- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROCESS

- RECOMMENDED REDEVELOPMENT STAGING PLAN

EXISTING PHOTO SURVEY............................................................................................................27

A. Engineering Investigation Report FMG REF S31563 – 252359.

HORSHAM AQUATIC CENTRE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

OTHER COUNCIL STAFF

- HRCC Sustainability and Recreation Project Officer (Mandy Kirsopp)

- Representative from Sport and Recreation Victoria (Michelle Anderson)

LEAD CONSULTANT COMMITEE

 SUMMARY OF EXISTING 2012 FESIBILITY STUDY

General accessibility shortfalls above

General accessibility pool entiy issues above.

- General Swimming and Aquatic Leisure

2014/2015 2015/2016 2016/2017 (Average)

13008 13401 12032 12814

Data provided by YMCA Victoria

 MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT

Outdoor Aquatic Facilities:

Indoor Aquatic Facilities

Site Access, Surroundings

Other disability access considerations

 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROCESS

- 2 information presentations followed by open Q&A sessions

During the previous 12 months, how often have you used

Reason for Attendance

- Indoor 25m Pool

1. Improved outdoor shade, seating and amenities (74% of responses)

- Shaded areas / shaded seating

These adjustments included:

 RECOMMENDED REDEVELOPMENT STAGING PLAN

STAGE 1 - 50m Pool upgrades

STAGE 2A - Waterplay / Splash Park:

STAGE 4 - Outdoor landscaping:

(Cost estimate provided

Playground Area including Play Equipment

STAGE 3 WORKS - Indoor Works A

STAGE 4 WORKS Outdoor Landscaping

STAGE 5 WORKS - Gym Works 956,166

'GENERALLY"- Sundries 185,498

Total (Excludes Stage 1): 6,244,206

Found at; http://sport.vic.gov.au/grants-and-funding/our-grants/community-sports-infrastructure-fund/

50m outdoor pool (empty) YCMA used of Dance Studio

Existing 50m Outdoor Pool Existing 50m outdoor Pool

25m indoor heated pool Central location – poor storage

Current change facilities Accessible Change Facilities

Existing Cafe Seating Existing Gym (From entry door)

Existing meeting room Child Care (internal)

Child care (external) Unused Courtyard

External Image External image – External landscaped zone

Internal Hall Existing Entry – Ramp requires upgrade

Main Entry Existing Carpark

Please refer to the attached:

A. Engineering Investigation Report FMG REF S31563 – 252359.

Engineering Investigation Report

FMG REF: S31563 - 252359

ISSUE DATE: 27 October 2016