Swimming pools are available in various sizes and types, with cold or hot water. A pool may be used for swimming or bathing or competition, or relaxation. The ideal construction type for Burleigh Pools in Queensland must be built as per site functions and conditions. Hence, choices of the design of the pool, related to depth, size and shape, will also depend on its utility.

 

The installation can comprise various materials like reinforced concrete or prefabricated structure made of galvanized panels of steel walls or fiberglass or expanded formwork in polystyrene.

 

Many kinds of pools are available to match various needs:

 

  • For divers and other underwater activities
  • For swimmers and training in swimming
  • For recreation, like bathing and playing
  • Multi-functional uses where various activities are conducted simultaneously
  • For thermal, curative and rehabilitation functions

 

Pool shapes

 

Options for pool shapes are as follows:

 

  • Geometric: round, oval, square or rectangular
  • Complex: Grecian, Kidney shaped, Freeform, etc.

 

In some pools, there is a rectangular shape with a constant depth. Likewise, for recreational objectives, they might have water features, various depths and variable shapes. Both such needs are combined in multi-purpose pools.

 

Depth of pool

 

As for depth, the first consideration is pool length. It is also critical to verify if a slide, dive access or a trampoline will be installed. Additionally, the kind of bottom material should also be considered.

 

  • For the objective of swimming, the minimum ideal depth is 1.20 meters.
  • If there is a trampoline which is 1 meter high from the surface of the water, the recommended depth of water is 2.5 metres.
  • In case the trampoline exceeds one metre in height, nearing 2 to 3 metres, the recommended depth of water is 3 metres.

 

Water depth shape types

These comprise various alternatives for Burleigh Pools in Burleigh Heads. But not all are applicable since much depends on the perimeter shape of the swimming pool. Commonly, there are the following shapes of water depth:

 

  • Flat: In this, there is the same depth at both ends of the pool
  • Sloped: The gradient of the pool floor begins with a depth of 50 cm and continues progressively down to the depths desired.
  • Spoon shaped: At first, the bottom slopes and then forms a sinking shape like a spoon so as to ensure maximum depth in the area for diving.
  • U-shaped: In this pool, the centre of the pool features the deepest part.

 

Pool installation

Public pools can have several functions like competition, therapy/thermal/rehab, exercise, relax and well-being pools.

 

Indications, prescriptions and standards for the right planning are required for all kinds, but serious constraints, such as dimensions, particularly apply to pools for training and competition.

 

As per the size, competition pools can be classified as:

 

  • Olympic swimming pools: (8 to 10 lanes, lanes width of 2.5 m, length of 50 X 25 m)
  • Semi-Olympic: (8 lanes with lane width of 2.5 m, length of 21x25m)
  • Minimum size pools: (8 lanes length of 10 x 25 m)
  • Women’s water polo pool: (Length of 20×25 m and a minimum depth of 1.80 m)
  • Water polo pool for men: (Length of 20 x 30 m, and a minimum depth of 1.80 m).

 

System for water purification of pool

In the case of all projects of swimming pools, it is vital to offer a suitable purification or filtration system with a compensation tank and a re-circulation system.

 

  • Water re-circulation system:

It is possible to feed water into the tank, both from the bottom and the walls while ensuring that the water is homogenized.

 

  • Water filtration system

In most in-ground pools, skimmers are constructed into their upper sides. Here, the suctions help to draw the debris and trap it. The majority of pool skimmers can be accessed through the pool deck area via a rectangular hatch or trap door, and they substitute for the requirement for a compensation tank.

 

Pool water is allowed by a deck-level edge for overflowing the edges of the pool tanks, draining into a continuous channel set into the pool and collected into a compensation tank.

 

Such a system comprises more accurate filtration and also permits powerful aesthetic results, resulting in an effect of ‘knife edge’ in the pool.

 

  • Compensation tank

It is a lateral structure that captures the surface water and directs it into the filtration system such that the level of water remains unchanged.

 

Other aspects of a pool project

 

  • Cladding

After determining the kind of pool project, it is vital to select a suitable kind of cladding to ensure hygiene and safety needs and an attractive aesthetic result. Pool claddings go from the bottom to the pool walls and feature varied materials.

 

  • PVC that is reinforced

PVC is one of the highly utilized materials for any kind of pool because of its adaptability, ease of cleaning, resistance and lack of permeability. PVC pools feature a smooth and non-slippery finish, are resistant to UV rays and take a long time to install. Being fixed directly upon the spot, it stays attached to the walls in a perfect way.

 

  • Pre-formed liner

Though it has the same specifications as reinforced PVC, it has a different application; there is direct pre-fabrication in the factory as per the specifications of the tank, and afterwards is applied via a suction system.

 

In sum, these are all some of the technical aspects of a swimming pool project like Burleigh Pools in Queensland.