Sunshine Coast Aquatic Plan 2011-2026 - Sunshine Coast Council

5.3 Design criteria considerations
Table 15: Aquatic facility design provides general design guidance to be utilised when undertaking
any detailed aquatic facility planning, designing any new facility or retro-fitting an existing facility.
Table 15: Aquatic facility design
Consideration
Whole of life costs
Financial sustainability
and long term viability
Design and
consultation
Construction
Place making/master
planning
Duplication
Access and safety
Critical principles for new facilities or upgrades
Ensure whole of life estimates are undertaken and a determination of upfront
and ongoing costs are acknowledged and approved by the service and asset
managers before the project commences.
Consider design elements which entice the community to increase their usage,
improve physical activity opportunities, meet existing and changing needs of the
community, and have play areas, programs and therapy in one environment so
that operating costs can be shared and minimised and thus reduce the cost to
the community.
Utilise integrated design and consultation programs, ensuring:
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separate consultation and concept processes are undertaken
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consultation is consistent with council’s community engagement model
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ensure aquatic facilities are integrated with and have minimal impacts on
surrounding land uses
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infrastructure design and placement encourages multiple uses and user
groups and social interaction
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principles from the Landscape Infrastructure Manual and Crime Prevention
Through Environmental Design are adhered to
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only sturdy materials are used and are purpose fit for the intended use.
Incorporate construction principles which have the capacity to contract stages
of work according to the scale of the facility ensuring:
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performance measures are in place for any contractor, including asset
maintenance plans, warranties, maintenance manuals and as constructed
and cross sectional drawings
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the supply of a maintenance schedule including any spare parts catalogue
and contact details of suppliers and maintenance repairers
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sustainable initiatives including solar or backwash water recycling
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construction contract processes ensure the final outcomes match the vision
of key stakeholders and ensure high quality outcomes
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the incorporation of aquatic signage consistent with standards and best
practice requirements
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all materials are appropriate for the location and intended use and, if fencing
is required, specifications must be able to withstand vandalism and site
specific elements.
Integrating aquatic facilities within place making and master planning projects,
where relevant ensuring:
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aquatic facility development at key sites should be considered as part of
broader place making processes within council
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early integration of contemporary concepts allowing for the greatest benefit to
all potential users and better integrated outcomes.
Avoid ancillary infrastructure duplication and concentrate on ancillary
infrastructure which caters for a diverse range of experiences and uses. This
will ensure a diverse network of opportunities across the region.
Consider the needs of people of all abilities and needs when planning
and designing aquatic facilities and implement Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design principles to encourage safety.
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