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Implications to the Plan User profiles and participation ►► ►► ►► ►► Ageing population signifies a likely increased demand for water therapy, physical fitness, injury rehabilitation and prevention and opportunities to socialise and interact. More infrastructure is required for the youth cohort – increased leisure water opportunities can assist in attracting higher youth involvement and may assist with regional youth retention. Increased leisure water has improved the capacity and patronage of centres in other local government areas across both young people and family target groups. Aquatic facilities are essential community infrastructure to improve physical activity opportunities for a large segment of the population and this network of facilities contributes towards the reductions in chronic disease and the burden on health services and the health system. 3.7 Aquatic design considerations The design and development of aquatic facilities has undertaken major changes over the past 15- 20 years. Table 6: Considerations in aquatic facility design outlines a number of trends identified by the Strategic Leisure Group in aquatic facility designs, which should be considered when either designing a new facility, or considering the redevelopment of an existing facility. Table 6: Considerations in aquatic facility design Design consideration Non-development of traditional outdoor rectangular pools Financial sustainability and long term viability Maximum ‘year-round’ access Develop future leisure facilities as destinations Large ‘leisure water’ facility components Large ‘dry’ facility components Description Move away from the traditional outdoor rectangular swimming pools, which were developed throughout the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s (post 1956 Olympics), with more emphasis being given to meeting a wider range of aquatic participation opportunities by providing different bodies of water within one venue. As facilities are getting older the costs of operation and competing interests for leisure time activities are prompting owners of pools (traditionally the local council) to investigate: ►► how to reduce the service delivery cost to the community ►► review management operations of existing facilities ►► how to meet the existing and changing needs of the community ►► how to increase the attendances and physical activity rates of local communities. Facility mix tends to have several pools to provide space for competition, training and lap swimming, as well as play areas, programs and therapy contained in one environment so that operating costs can be shared/ minimised. ►► ►► ►► aquatic or leisure facilities linked to other facilities (i.e. libraries, other clubs, parks or shopping centres) often incorporates free to use areas longer visitation times comparable with the movies, retail shopping and other family leisure based outings. The main attractions are the venue’s leisure and play features such as: ►► beach entry, water slides, water cannons and sprays, waterfalls and misting machines, rapid rivers, lagoons and indoor rock climbing. ►► ►► ►► ►► health and fitness facilities (e.g. gymnasiums and wellbeing areas) sports therapy areas meeting and circulation spaces kiosk/cafe and relaxation areas. 40 Sunshine Coast Aquatic Plan 2011-2026
Design consideration Emphasis on the quality of new facilities being developed Importance of water combined with shade Importance of ecological designs for sustainability Awareness (or lack thereof) of what other communities have access to Differentiating between regional and local facilities Operational realities Who is the modern aquatic leisure centre serving? Description ►► ►► ►► ►► not just replacing what existed – need to improve on what was built post war in terms of leisure experiences and the programs and opportunities to be provided emphasis on high quality ancillary services, (i.e. change rooms, kiosks and cafes). people are more sun smart and expect to swim and recreate out of direct sun exposure shade often keeps water cooler in summer (particularly important the further north you go) May include, but not limited to: ►► cogeneration of power ►► water harvesting ►► water recycling ►► solar heating and solar panels capable of feeding back into the grid. Not just replacing what exists: ►► theme parks (holiday experiences) ►► passive, free entry leisure water ►► thrill and excitement ►► educational needs (learn to swim for all ages). It is important for people to be able to train and compete in quality 50 m pools but due to the high cost of operating these facilities, these are now becoming features of a regional pool and they are being supported by smaller leisure, program and indoor 25 m facilities where the evidence supports their development, (e.g. water therapy pool in ageing communities). Councils are recognising with place making, the creation of a social hub with wet and dry facilities can operate at reduced cost to the community if they are designed well and offer a wide range of experiences, programs and services to their customers. This usually requires: ►► a large catchment population per pool ►► combinations of swimming experiences (competition, sport, program therapy ►► and, importantly, lots of leisure water) not just water, but dry facilities including gyms, cafes and meeting spaces for young people and older members of the community. Since the mid/late ’90s some of the large Australian leisure centres are reporting up to six times the attendances of the traditional rectangular outdoor swimming pool. A diverse population and demographic including: ►► mums and toddlers ►► families and young children ►► teenagers ►► older adults ►► persons with a disability ►► lap/fitness swimmers ►► sporting clubs (not just swimming-based clubs) ►► schools ►► tourists ►► state and national events. Sunshine Coast Aquatic Plan 2011-2026 41
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Page 3 and 4: Contents Foreword .................
Page 5 and 6: Foreword Message from the Mayor and
Page 7 and 8: Aquatic facilities are unique commu
Page 9 and 10: The outcomes of this Plan have reco
Page 11 and 12: 1.1 Vision ‘The provision of a di
Page 13 and 14: 1.5 Regional aquatic network recomm
Page 15 and 16: Outcome 3: Developing partnerships
Page 17 and 18: 1.6 Sunshine Coast Council venue re
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Page 29 and 30: 1.7 Summary of implementation costs
Page 31 and 32: 2.1 Purpose The purpose of this Pla
Page 33 and 34: Community Plan Innovation and creat
Page 35 and 36: 3.1 Population profile The populati
Page 37 and 38: Table 5: Driving factors Age cohort
Page 39: Figure 3: Percentage participation
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Page 45 and 46: Owner operator Management committee
Page 47 and 48: 3.11 Consultation findings summary
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Page 55 and 56: 4.7 Benchmarking A benchmarking exe
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Page 65 and 66: Consideration Environment and resou
Page 67 and 68: 6.1 Catchment areas This assessment
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