Croydon Aquatic Centre
A $12 million project for Maroondah City Council, the centre incorporates three bodies of water: a 25-metre lap pool, a warm water program pool and a beach-entry leisure pool with the water gradually increasing in depth.
Facilities include a cafe, multi-purpose room, a splash deck with water features such as fountains and water jets, spa, hot-jet pool and sauna plus a changing village with individual cubicles for privacy.
Built on a suspended concrete slab, the lightweight construction features extensive glazing with masonry interior walls for durability, and a state-of-the-art plant on site to manufacture the various chemicals required for the pools from salt.
The design focuses on providing ease of access for people with all levels of physical capacity as well as the recycling of grey water and rain water for toilet systems and irrigation to reduce the cost of running the facility.
Ventilation is controlled by a series of skylights, fans and louvres which eliminate the need for air-conditioning.