The redevelopment of Beatty Park Leisure Centre consists of the refurbishment of the indoor leisure and 25m pool, which was originally constructed in 1992, this pool was stripped back to the original structure and re-tiled, new water features were imported from Germany to form part of the new beach entry finish. The existing outdoor dive pool was converted into new polo pool with a 1200mm deep learn to swim pool built onto the western elevation. The outdoor 50m pool along with the existing dive pool were originally constructed for the 1962 Empire Games, the 50m pool was completely demolished and re-built with additional lanes, this 10 lane pool has been constructed to meet National Competition requirements. A new feature to the recreation centre is the use of geothermal heating to all four pools.
The existing change rooms were refurbished and incorporated a new crèche facility, with outdoor play area and new swim school, this area was handed over as part of Separable Portion 1 along with the indoor leisure and 25m pool. These areas were open to the public whilst the remaining construction continued.
The existing administration and cafe areas were completely demolished to make way for the new gym and aerobic rooms with a combined floor space of 1010m2, change rooms, cafe lounge, commercial kitchen and new reception / administration area. The use of Donnybrook Sandstone cladding has been incorporated to blend in with the City of Vincent building 500m down the road. Alucobond cladding, curved steelwork and floor to ceiling windows will also form and integral part of this new buildings exterior.
Client: City of Vincent
Location: West Perth, WA
Completion date: March, 2013
Architect: Peter Hunt Architect
Category: Community, Sports / Recreation