Vic Hayton Memorial Swimming Pool

The revitalisation works at the Vic Hayton Memorial Swimming Pool required Aquatic Project Solutions to provide a Design & Construct project to refurbish the 50m Swimming Pool to a minimum scope identified by the Shire of Ashburton. Upon attending a non-mandatory site inspection APS identified the client’s goals and was able to set a clear and objective scope of works to ensure the delivered project would surpass the client’s desired outcomes.

The 50m Pool consisted of a raised bulkhead on 4 sides. The Client wished to remove the raised hobs along the 50m sides of the Pool converting the pool to a full wet deck system. There were also major tile failures on the bulkheads which required replacing. Due to the age of the facility & budget constraints, draining the pool to undertake the works was a major risk. APS designed & custom manufactured a steel cantilever work platform system to protect the Swimming Pool and assets during the works.

The refurbishment works to the 50m Pool involved;

• Removal of the existing raised hobs to convert the swimming pool to a full wet deck system.
• Installation a new concrete concourse to match existing where raised hob was removed.
• Removal of existing tiles to bulkheads.
• Repair bulkheads, render and installation of new tiles to match existing.
• Removal and disposal of existing hand rails.
• Fabrication and installation new 316 stainless steel hand rails.
• Removal of existing lane rope anchors, deck sockets & starting blocks.
• Installation of new lane rope anchors, deck sockets & starting blocks.
• Installation earthing cabling to all pool furniture.
• Installation of all cabling for the new lightening protection system to swimming pool area including drilling rig for earthing rods.
• Design, fabrication and installation a 316 stainless steel feature for the toddler pool.
• Minor remedial works to the tiling on the toddler pool.

In 2019 Stage 2 works to revitalise the Toddler Pool was advertised for tender. Again, APS attended site to identify the full scope of works and client requirements. The raised hobs to the toddler pool were failing and in need of replacement. The refurbishment works to the Toddler Pool involved;

• Removal of all existing tiles to the raised hobs around the entire Swimming Pool.
• Repair and render the raised hobs to accept new tiles.
• Installation of new Metz tiles with 10 year warranty.
• New wet deck grating to the beach entry.

Over both stages, the projects had tight timelines with works required to commence shortly after close of tenders. APS recognized this requirement as a key element within the RFT. Being highly experienced in large Renovation and Remote projects, APS completed a risk assessment at time of tender to ensure resource was available to meet the client’s timeframe. Upon award of both tenders, teams were mobilised to site within 7 days and all works were completed within the project timeframes and budgets.