Lake Talbot Pool Complex Master Plan Report
Master Plan for
Lake Talbot Pool Complex
prepared for Narrandera Shire Council
Abstract
The Council engaged RMP & Associates to undertake a Master Plan of the Lake
Talbot Pool Complex incorporating an indoor heated pool and addressing the issues
associated with the age and operation of the current pools and slides. Donovan
Payne Architects and Nick Biniares (pool consultant) have worked with RMP &
Associates and Narrandera Council staff to prepare a staged redevelopment of the
Lake Talbot Pool Complex and prepare Concept Plans and background information,
including a high-level cost plan to inform Council and enable community
consultation.
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Contents
BACKGROUND....................................................................................................................................................... 2
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Summary ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
Grants ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Section A - Existing plant, life cycle cost and compliance .................................................................................... 10
Diagram 1 – Existing Layout of Filtration System .................................................................................................. 13
Plant Life Cycle Cost - Table 1 .............................................................................................................................. 14
Compliance.......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Table 2 – Existing Plant Data ................................................................................................................................ 14
Tables 3 and 4 - Current Standards ..................................................................................................................... 15
Table 5 - Proposed New Outdoor Pool Water Treatment Plant ............................................................................ 15
Section B - Proposed Filtration and Water Treatment Systems to Current Standards......................................... 16
Stage 1 – New Program Indoor Pool and Upgrade System 2 ................................................................................. 16
Diagram 2 – Stage 1 Plant Works ......................................................................................................................... 19
Stage 2 – New Splash Pad and Remove Toddler Pool ........................................................................................... 20
Diagram 3 – Stage 2 Plant Works and New Splash Pad ......................................................................................... 20
Stage 3 – Convert Rampage Pool to Landscape & Upgrade Pool 2 ........................................................................ 21
Diagram 4 – Stage 3 Plant Works and New Leisure Pool (Pool 2) .......................................................................... 21
Stage 4 – Upgrade System 1 & Remove Existing Plant, Temporary Back Wash Tanks and Bridge .......................... 22
Diagram 5 – Stage 4 Plant Works and Demolition Works ...................................................................................... 22
Stage 5 – New Water Slide ................................................................................................................................... 24
Diagram 6 – Stage 5 New Water Slide and Connection to Plant Room .................................................................. 25
Proposed Filtration and Water Treatment Options .............................................................................................. 26
Discussion............................................................................................................................................................ 26
Attachment 1- Notional Order of Costs ............................................................................................................... 27
Attachment 2 – Indicative Income and Expenditure for Indoor Pool .................................................................. 30
Attachment 3 – Acor Report 2011 ....................................................................................................................... 31
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BACKGROUND
Following the report on the capital costs to build an indoor Program pool based on each scenario (in
broad terms) and the option of constructing an indoor pool at the Lake Talbot Pool Complex, a fee
proposal was requested to undertake a Master Plan for the Lake Talbot Pool Complex that would
include a concept plan for an indoor pool and improvements to the existing layout of pools and
buildings, including slides and plant room. It would also extend to a review all current plant, including
filters, pumps, pipe-work and treatment systems with an indicative life cycle cost on the maintenance
and replacement costs expected over the next 15 years for existing system. The implications of the
plant review would be integrated with the Master Plan developed by the architects and RMP to reduce
operating costs, increase attendances and provide the costs associated with an indoor heated indoor
pool for residents and visitors to use all year.
Objectives
1. Develop a Master Plan for Lake Talbot Pool Complex which would address the need to replace
the existing change rooms, modifications or replacement of the existing Caretakers House and
Kiosk to provide a new entry and access to a future indoor pools and the complex in summer.
2. Review the condition and potential costs savings associated with retaining/changing existing
pools and water slides (with advice from pool plant expert) and incorporate into the Master Plan
to provide better economies and risk management for the Council/Lessee
3. Develop two Concept Plans for a new indoor pool at Lake Talbot Pool Complex and changes to
existing pool and slide layout (incorporating any pool plant and filtration modifications to reflect
requirements of current NSW Health and other legislation) and potentially reduce staff and
energy costs
4. The preparation of plan layout drawings of two Master Plan options with notional layouts of the
new / refurbished and extended amenities suitable for community consultation and display.
5. Prepare a life cycle cost on the maintenance and replacement costs expected over the next 15
years for existing system.
6. Identify the costs associated with replacing the current plant with suitable filtration and
pipework to meet current NSW Health Department Guidelines and indicate the additional work
required to modify existing pools in line with water turnover guidelines and waste water disposal
as part of a new plant room.
7. Review the current water slide operation and propose future upgrade work required over the
next 15 years to address age and risk issues and potential savings on water circulation and
treatment.
8. As part of the Master Plan process indicate the size and cost of a “Splash Pad” to replace the
toddler’s pool and possibly the “Island” pool to create a new attraction and reduce operating
costs or to re-configure the “island” pool, retaining the 20m lap pool and providing a heated pool
with adjacent “Splash Pad” and leisure water play.
The Master Plan would consider two Options prepared by the architects for upgrades to the Lake
Talbot Pool Complex and the inclusion of an indoor pool suitable for all year use by residents and
visitors of all ages and capable of providing revenue generating programs such as Learn-to-Swim,
gentle exercise, aqua-aerobics, school programs and programs for those with special needs.
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RMP would prepare the Master Plan document, in conjunction with Council staff as the first stage of
a community consultation process informing residents of benefits and costs associated with:
a) Retaining the status quo
b) Option1
c) Option 2
Deliverables

A draft Master Plan document

Two Concept Plans for community consultation and display

Lifecycle cost for existing plant and equipment (excludes structural elements)

Indicative cost plan for proposed capital works associated with the Master Plan

Indicative operational costs and revenue projections for the options presented
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
An inspection of Lake Talbot Pool Complex was undertaken on 4 August 2016 to view the existing water
treatment and filtration plant in providing a Masterplan. Denis Pontin (RMP) Kim Donovan (Architect)
and Nick Biniares (Pool Consultant) met with staff and discussed previous plans and existing concerns.
Minimizing risk to Council from the existing operation was a key aspect of the Master Planning process.
The current water treatment system and the age of much of the plant and infrastructure was assessed
in relation to risk and compliance with current guidelines.
The Master Plan was developed to enable the whole community to enjoy the benefits of the Lake Talbot
Pool Complex. Construction of a new indoor program pool suitable for hydrotherapy, swimming,
teaching swimming and water exercise that was available all year to residents and visitors was
incorporated into the Master Plan as a key element. The proposed indoor pool resolves concerns in
relation to existing facilities and access but retains the social aspect of a café and attractive elevated
veranda with outstanding views. Replacing the current outdated and unattractive change rooms as well
as providing a new entry with ease of access directly from the car park is one significant improvement.
Removal of the old boatshed and eventual removal of the existing plant room on the other side of the
canal is included in the staged redevelopment of the swimming centre. Savings on maintenance and
refurbishment of the existing change rooms and the entry, café and caretaker’s cottage are realized with
the demolition of these assets and replacement with new “fit-for-purpose” assets. Immediate concerns
in relation to the plant room operation and electrical installations have been addressed in the proposed
upgrades. Backwash tanks and bunding for chlorine deliveries have also been included in the initial
works to meet compliance standards.
Although water testing is done at intervals during the season the current water turnover and plant
operation, including chlorination and filtration is not designed to meet the demands placed upon it if
there is a hot day or heavy bather load in the shallow pools or even the pools associated with the water
slides. With low patronage the volume of water and the 4 hour turnover is sufficient but there is no
capacity in the system for peak loading, particularly in the toddler’s and Island Pool.
Investigations have revealed the main slide can be re-surfaced and the exit pool replaced with a ‘runout’ slide end to reduce risk and remove the current pool and the need to lifeguard this body of water.
The advice from Australian Waterslides is that a slide similar to the Rampage Slide was removed from
Water World some years ago because it was considered dangerous. The Master Plan proposes a
significant reduction in water to be treated and circulated in conjunction with a replacement to the
Rampage Slide with a new modern multi-slide.
Interactive water play to cater to children and families has been incorporated into a redesign of the
leisure pool. In conjunction with the changes to the pools a new plant room is proposed with new
equipment and updated pool water circulation to meet current NSW Health Department Guidelines.
The introduction of shade and in the final stage a small covered tiered seating area adjacent to the 50m
pool which is retained and a new Swim Club room provided.
Use of solar panels is proposed for the complex to reduce reliance on either gas or electricity for the
heated indoor pool and to extend the existing summer season for the outdoor pools. Access to the
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lower pools needs to be upgraded to meet requirements under the current requirements to provide
“universal access” to public facilities.
As a “low patronage” pool the current lifeguard approach for the outdoor pools under the supervision of
the current lessee is not expected to change. However, the proposed reduction in water area by
removing the Rampage Slide and the pool associated with the Rampage Slide and the splash-down pool
for the 100m slide will reduce the risk with less water to lifeguard and “splash pads” without a pool
providing interactive water play also result in greater safety.
The lifeguarding of the indoor pool will need to be negotiated with qualified lifeguards used as learn-toswim teachers and aqua-aerobics instructors as well as the reception having a staff member who would
be trained as a lifeguard. Programs to encourage high school students to train as lifeguards and work at
the pool as instructors and lifeguards have been successful in other communities. Austswim or similar
qualifications (Swim Australia) are also required for teachers of swimming.
Revenue is expected to increase significantly if an indoor heated program pool is constructed in
conjunction with a modern café and areas for meetings and other programs and services. Tourism can
contribute to increased visits if the indoor pool is promoted by caravan parks and
hotels/accommodation establishments as providing a modern heated pool all year. Older travellers are
particularly interested in pools that offer warm water for swimming and exercise. Griffith lacks an
outdoor Pool Complex with slides and interactive water play and Leeton residents would also be catered
for with the proposed indoor pool. Expenditure will increase with an indoor program pool operating all
year.
The expected subsidy is determined by the support of the community for programs such as learn-toswim, hydrotherapy, and the staff costs. Attachment 3 (Acor Inspection Report) indicates the previous
forecast income and expenditure projection for an indoor pool 20m x 10m with a 6-day operation and
reception and lifeguard staffing. Council will need to negotiate the appropriate level of subsidy with a
lessee and determine the best way to promote the pool and the various revenue streams with a
commensurate reduction in subsidy from increased patronage and program revenue.
In the previous report to Council on the feasibility of an indoor pool the projected subsidy was between
$150,000 and $200,000. The integration of the indoor pool with the existing pool complex at Lake
Talbot provides economies of operation with the entry and reception function already part of the
current operation for the summer season and the additional staff costs, maintenance and cleaning,
water, heating and chemicals costs to be offset by income from programs and casual entries. A subsidy
may be required for the winter operation as there are no existing staff employed to supervise or operate
the café and reception. The café and the programs should develop with marketing and a quality of
product and service to meet the additional costs. Council may also decide to reduce the operating hours
during winter to minimize or eliminate the subsidy.
Summary
A staged redevelopment has been proposed to put the Master Plan into effect. This report includes a
Design Report, which addresses the investigations which were made of the existing facilities, their
modes of use and the topographical challenges to provide a modern and compliant facility.
The Design Report also includes a series of Concept Layout drawings illustrating each of the 5 Stages
seen as being the logical sequence over which to achieve the ultimate Master Plan for Lake Talbot
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Swimming Centre. Each of the redevelopment staging drawings has been annotated to show the
indicative scope of work to be undertaken at each of the Stages 1 – 5.
Income and expenditure will increase when the new indoor pool becomes operational. The current
seasonal use of the site will now provide an all-year destination and community hub residents and
visitors. The proposed Master Plan will increase the attractiveness of the Lake Talbot Swimming Centre
to older residents and tourists as well as families with young children. Schools and sports groups will
benefit from the community room and the indoor pool for training and programs.
Warm water exercise is an increasingly important part of preventative medicine and pain management
for a range of common conditions including arthritis and post-operation rehabilitation. Heated water is
also critical for learn-to-swim programs for pre-school and young children. Walking in water and
swimming all year for residents in an attractive facility that offers a social meeting place with a café and
support services is an important addition to the local community. Provision has also been made for
para-medic services such as physiotherapy and massage as well as the multi-purpose community room
being available for classes and courses and programs such as yoga and kindi-gym.
Risk management principles and asset management principles as well as Environmentally Sustainable
Design principles have been applied to the Master Plan strategy. No investigation has been undertaken
to determine if 50kw 3-phase power is available to the new plant room for the indoor pool or if gas can
be supplied to the site. The existing plant room power supply is anticipated to be able to provide the
100kwn power requirements and a new pool control power board in the new plant room (Stage 1) has
been included in the cost plan.
Grants
Capital grants can be sought from State and Federal Government for projects that meet the guidelines.
The proposed Master Plan development is specifically designed to meet the needs of the local and
regional community. It recognizes the aging population as well as providing a facility that will attract
tourists and can enhance programs offered by local infants, primary and high schools and also provides
additional job opportunities and create a social “hub” for the community.
“Government funding of public access sports facilities in Australia generally comes from
departments/agencies overseeing infrastructure; and depending upon location, may be supported by
either urban or regional planning strategies. To date, the planning and funding of sporting facilities has
not been part of the brief of the Australian Sports Commission. Federal grants to States/Territories
and/or State/Territory grants to local government authorities focus on infrastructure and economic
development, but may be justified as having multiple community benefits – public health, community
development, employment, tourism, education, etc. Facility planning may be linked to sport and active
recreation programming, since the delivery of programs may require an investment in facilities.
Each State/Territory generally has three streams of sport/recreation facility planning: (1) a major sports
facility strategy which aligns with other policy areas (employment, tourism, transportation, etc.); (2)
Departments of Education prioritise facility plans as part of capital investment in schools, and; (3)
Departments of Sport and Recreation have funding programs/strategies to help Local Government
authorities or State Sporting Organisations to develop facilities.
Federal Government
Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development
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National Stronger Regions Fund, Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development. This program
provides $1 billion over five years to fund priority infrastructure in regional communities. Funding
commenced in 2015 and is open to local government and not-for-profit organisations.
Community Development Grants Programme, Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development.
Projects support needed infrastructure that promotes stable, secure and viable local and regional
economies. More than $300 million is available under the Community Development Grants Programme.
Funding commenced in 2013/14 and will end 30 June 2017.
Stronger Communities Programme, Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development. This
programme will deliver $45 million over two years, commencing in 2015/16. Local governments and
not-for-profit organisations are eligible, grants are limited to $20,000 and funding is limited to $150,000
per electorate per year.
New South Wales
Local Sport Grant Program, Department of Sport and Recreation. $50,000 available for successful
projects within each NSW electorate; maximum ‘facility development and capital equipment’ grants of
$25,000.
ClubGRANTS Program. $32 million for sport and recreation infrastructure; up to 16 projects funding in
each round, grants range from $500,000 to $1 million.”
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DOCUMENTS PROVIDED BY NARRANDERA COUNCIL 04-08-2016
DWG No
5316-03-2
5316-03-3
5316-03-4
5316-03-5
5316-03-6
Rev
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Date
April „85
April „85
April „85
May „85
June „85
5316-03-11
5316-03-12
5316-03-13
5316-03-14
5316-03-15
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2
2
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March „85
March „85
April „85
Feb „85
Feb „85
5316-03-17
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April „85
Other un-named Consultant Drawings
DWG No
Rev
Date
S5
09/10/70
H3
March „72
H4
March „72
Title
Layout
Balance tank pipework and details
Pool hydraulic details – Sheet 1 of 2
Pool hydraulic details – Sheet 2 of 2
Water slide pool
pump station – General
Arrangement
Pool arrangement and details
Pool wall and slab details
Miscellaneous details
Services bridge renovations steelwork layout
Services
bridge renovations steelwork and
concrete details
Rampage tower - Footings
Title
Paving and “Apex” pool details
Pipework details main pool plant
Pipework details childrens pool plant
Reports and Other Miscellaneous Documents
Date
Author
Title
Report on Lake Talbot Swimming Pool Complex
2011
ACOR
The existing Filtration Systems have been described as 1 & 2 with pool water bodies as per 2011 Acor report provided by
Council to the consultants and attached to the report: A.
B.
System 1
 50m Olympic Pool
 Rampage Pool
 Slide Pool
System 2
 Island Pool
 Toddlers Pool
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Section A - Existing plant, life cycle cost and compliance
A. Basic Overview
Upon site visit, all pools were empty therefore any inspection for mechanical, functional and operational issues was not
possible due to the plant not operating.
System 2 – For Pool 2 (Island and toddler pools)
The Lessee advised the consultant that the plant located between the Rampage and Island Pools has not been fully functional
during the operating season. It is reliant upon the main filtration System 1 where the operator has arranged a transfer pump
system from the Rampage Pool and back to accommodate its operational needs. This is evident with the exposed pipe work
located between the Rampage and Island pools. For System 2 to be fully functional, it must not depend on System 1
filtration. System 2 plant consists of 5 domestic style sand filters with dedicated pumps serving a common header leading to
the 3 ‘returns” of filtered water reticulating to the Island and Toddler pools. For the filtration to be working, the function of
back wash is critical for filters to be operational and therefore the pool is reliant on the temporary arrangement installed on
transfer of treated water from System 1.
On inspection 4 August 2016, the floor slab was flooded, electrical wiring is hazardous and not compliant with current
standards.
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The inspection revealed access cage that is not ideal from an OH&S standpoint. System 1 filtration currently utilized with
transfer reticulation to serve System 2 Island and Toddlers Pools.
Island Pool
Filtered Water inlets inadequate for flow upgrade (fail to meet current NSW Health Department standards)
System 2 (Olympic, Rampage and slide pools)
Located across the canal, is System 1. This has a filter serving the 50m, Rampage and Slide pools and appears in good
condition. Inspection of sand condition is required and a mandatory inspection of lateral (internal components of filter that
separates water from sand) to determine if sand needs to be replaced.
Pipe work is showing signs of wear. Back wash line leads to adjacent land (no detention tank and sewerage intake) which
needs to be rectified.
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Chlorine Storage Room deteriorating.
Bulk delivery access not bunded in the case of spills during bulk delivery of chlorine.
System 1 Balance Tank. Soiled water valves and Drain valve need replacing. Pipe work approaching end of life.
The expected life of the slide shell without treatment is 5 years
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Diagram 1 – Existing Layout of Filtration System
SYSTEM 1 PLANT
Existing
EXISTING PLANT 1
BALANCE TANK
SYSTEM
SYSTEM
2
1
2
EXISTING PLANT 2
EXISTING PLANT 2
BALANCE TANK &
FILTER CELLS
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Plant Life Cycle Cost - Table 1
Main Pool Shed
Main Pool Shed
Main Pool Shed
Main Pool Shed
Main Pool Shed
Small Pool Enclosure
Small Pool Enclosure
Small Pool Enclosure
Small Pool Enclosure
Small Pool Enclosure
Small Pool Enclosure
Small Pool Enclosure
Small Pool Enclosure
Small Pool Enclosure
Small Pool Enclosure
Small Pool Enclosure
Small Pool Enclosure
Small Pool Enclosure
Small Pool Enclosure
Small Pool Enclosure
Small Pool Enclosure
Small Pool Enclosure
Main Pool Acid Pump
Prominent Control Board
Prominent Chlorine Probe
Prominent Chlorine Pump
Prominent Transfer
Small Pool Acid Pump
Small Pool Chlorine Pump
Prominent Control Board
Filter Pump
Filter Pump
Filter Pump
Filter Pump
Filter Pump
Hurlcon Filter
Hurlcon Filter
Hurlcon Filter
Hurlcon Filter
Hurlcon Filter
Bilge Pump
Prominent Chlorine Probe
Submersible Lift Pump
Submersible Lift Pump
Prominent Concept Plus
Prominent Fluid Control
Prominent Dulcotest
Prominent Delta
Prominent Ecoline
Prominent Concept Plus
Prominent Concept Plus
Prominent Fluid Control
Hurlcon / CTX 400
Hurlcon TX 1.5 6.6A
Hurlcon TX 1.5 6.6A
Hurlcon / CTX 400
Hurlcon TX 1.5 6.6A
Hurlcon Media Filter RX
Hurlcon Media Filter RX
Hurlcon Media Filter RX
Hurlcon Media Filter RX
Hurlcon Media Filter RX
Ebara 6.6A DVSA 5755
Prominent Dulcotest
Ebara 21.5A 200DL 511
Ebara 21.5A 200DL 511
2
5
1
2
4
2
2
2
Not adequate
Not adequate
Not adequate
Not adequate
Not adequate
Not adequate
Not adequate
Not adequate
Not adequate
Not adequate
3
1
1
2
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
900.00
5,000.00
1,100.00
900.00
2,900.00
900.00
900.00
5,000.00
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1,200.00
1,100.00
7,500.00
7,500.00
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
300.00
200.00
550.00
300.00
450.00
300.00
300.00
200.00
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
250.00
550.00
450.00
450.00
seal kit
Clean sample pot/filter
average cost for 2 year life
seal kit
seal kit
seal kit
seal kit
Clean sample pot/filter
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Removal & Inspection only
average cost for 2 year life
Removal & Inspection only
Removal & Inspection only
Compliance
The current NSW Health Department guidelines under section 7.2.8 allow a minimum standard of existing outdoor pools less
than 3 meters in depth where it is not possible to upgrade to the Code. This is on the basis strategies should be developed to
compensate for the lack of turnover. Such strategies could include:  Turnover must not be longer than 4 hours for depths less than 3 metres for a swimming pool and slower
than 30 minutes for a spa pool
 A risk management plan to ensure that possible public health risks are minimized
 Full automation of disinfection and pH processes
 Limiting bather numbers
 Elevation of minimum disinfectant concentrations
 Improving filtration.
Table 2 – Existing Plant Data
Review of the drawings provides the following data on the existing plant.
System
1
2
Pool
50m
Rampage/Annexe
Island
Toddlers
Area (m2)
729
1,113
1,842
Av. Depth (m)
1.60
0.75
585
0.53
23
0.53
Volume (m3)
1,166
835
2,001
Current Flow
(m3/hr)
Current Turn
Over (h)
Current Filter
Area (m)
Current Filter Rate
(m3/hr/m2)
504
3.97
22.70
22.20
108
2.96
3.50
30.86
307
12
608
319
System 1 may be utilized and its replacement staged until such time Council has the funds to update to the current
standards.
System 2 (servicing the “Island” Pool and Toddler’s Pool) does meet the initial compliance for turn over rates under this
section. However, it fails on the following strategies this exemption is also based on:  The filtration rate is high and therefore needs improved filtration. This is based on commercial industry
practice for small volume/shallow depth pools to minimize the public health risks arising from peak bather
load conditions.
 Limiting the bather numbers at peak periods does not provide a desirable option.
 A risk management plan to ensure that possible public health risks are minimized. Current risk plan in place
by the operator of diverting water from and to System 1 is not acceptable under these guidelines.
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Tables 3 and 4 - Current Standards
Table below provides current standards for new systems under section 7.2.3
System
1
Pool
50m
Rampage/Annexe
2
Area (m2)
729
1,113
1,842
Av. Depth (m)
1.60
0.75
585
23
608
0.53
0.53
Island
Toddlers
Volume (m3)
1,166
835
2,001
Flow (m3/hr)
378.70
538.55
307
12
319
268.23
10.55
Current Turn
Over
Proposed Filter Current Filter Rate
Standards (h)
Area (m)
(m3/hr/m2)
3.08
15.15
25
1.55
24.48
22
917.25
1.15
1.15
12.19
0.48
22
22
Filter Rate
(m3/hr/m2)
25
No. Off
Filters
4
STAGE
4
25
3
1
279
The turnovers indicated for current guidelines on above table
generally concurs with the 2011 Acor report (Table 4) as shown
below: Table 4 – Copied from Acor Report 2011
Pool
Area
Ave Depth
ledge and
S teps
Volume
S ub
sectional
T/O
T/O
Main 50m
Rampage
pool A
Rampage
pool B
Total
combined
pool system
750
1.6
0
1200
3.1
1.7
Filter
Filter flow
area
M3/h
M2/pool
r
actual
711.3
492
1
0
492
2.0
0.4
1095.3
867.3
0.575
0
499
1.2
0.3
1773.8
2.4
906.2
2191
Filter area
M2/pool
Recommende
d
504 m3/hr
at 22.2
m3/hr/m2
22.7
28.45
188
43.81
182
70.95
394
36.25
764
Total allowable bather load by pool area
764
Total allowable bather load limited by existing filtration
Childrens
Pool
602.5
0.525
Max
Bather
load
9
307
Filter factor =
1.1
1.1
0.62 recommended
268.
4
8.1
473.6
10.74
Total allowable bather load by pool area
274
274
Total allowable bather load limited by existing filtration
Filter factor =
0.4 recommended
109.5
Table 5 - Proposed New Outdoor Pool Water Treatment Plant
System
1
2
Pool
50m
Rampage - DELETED
Childrens
Toddlers - DELETED
Area (m2)
729
Av. Depth (m)
1.60
Volume (m3)
1,166
Flow (m3/hr)
388.80
585
0.53
307
267.07
15
Proposed Turn Proposed Filter
Over (h)
Area (m)
3.00
15.55
1.15
10.68
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Section B - Proposed Filtration and Water Treatment Systems to Current
Standards
Stage 1 – New Program Indoor Pool and Upgrade System 2
New Program Pool – 16.66m
Plant consists of:  Ultra Fine Filtration (UFF) suitable for program pool use
 2 off 50% duty filter pumps and dedicated lint strainers
 Variable speed drives providing constant volume system and low energy mode for overnight
 UV generation for chloramine control. Comes with light traps and strainer
 Calcium Hypochlorite feeder (dry chlorine)
 Acid feed
 Chemical controller for chlorine and pH
 Heating utilizing both heat pump and pool gas heater (natural gas supply by others)
 Dedicated pool switchboard (supply of power to pool switchboard by electrician)
 Electrical reticulation between pool switchboard and associated plant
 Pool shell and plant room reticulation
 Pool test kit
 Safety equipment for operation
Budget pricing for the above works is $475,000 + GST. Refer to Attachment 1 (Table of costs).
Other works included in Notional Order of Costs - refer to Attachment 1 (Table of costs).
 Structural & finishes works
 Balance tank size to be 25m3 with foot valve sump
 Back wash tank size to be 10m3
 Electrical, lighting, ventilation and domestic water supply
New Program Pool – 20m Option
Budget pricing for the 20m Option is $485,000 + GST
Upgrade System 2 (Island/Children’s pool)
Plant consists of:  Sand Filtration / UFF filters (depending on final decision by Council)
 2 off 50% duty filter pumps and dedicated lint strainers
 Variable speed drives providing constant volume system and low energy mode for overnight
 Calcium Hypochlorite feeder (dry chlorine)
 Acid feed
 Chemical controller for chlorine and pH
 Dedicated pool filtration switchboard. Scope to allow for Future System 1, Future Family Feature Pump and Future
Splash Pad system. (Supply of power to s/b by others)
 Electrical reticulation between pool switchboard and associated plant
 Pool shell and plant room reticulation
 Safety equipment for operation
Budget pricing for the above works is $470,000 + GST. Refer to Attachment 1 (Table of Costs).
Other works included in Notional Order of Costs
 Structural & finishes works
 Existing balance tank to be used and extend to incorporate old filter cells
 Existing Island (Children’s) plant to be converted to back wash tank using vinyl membrane
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
New Plant Area for System 2 and Water Play Systems
Electrical, lighting, ventilation and domestic water supply
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Temporary Back Wash Tanks for System 1
Plant consists of:  3 off 22,000L tanks
 Dedicated back wash pump (2L/s) to sewer location (most likely on pool complex side)
 Pipe work reticulation from tanks across bride to sewer point
 Concrete Base for tanks
Budget pricing for the above works is $55,000 + GST (Please note this is not in Notional Order of Costs)
Existing 85m Slide
Fibreglass Repair & Resurfacing internal sliding surface
Budget pricing for the above works is $62,000 + GST
Option of external surface blasting and re-flow coating
Budget pricing for the above works is $47,000 + GST
Option of Flume Exit
Budget pricing for the above works is $40,000 + GST
Option of New 100m Slide and Associated Plant including Demolition
System will consist of Part Tube & Part Open Tandem Tube Raft ride.
Budget pricing for the above works is $445,000 + GST (Please note this is not in Notional Order of Costs)
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Diagram 2 – Stage 1 Plant Works
TEMPORARY BACK
WASH TANKS
SYSTEM 1 PLANT
Stage 1
FUTURE PLANT
AREA FOR
SYSTEM 1
PROPOSED
SYSTEM 2 PLANT
ALLOW FOR FUTURE
SPLASH DECK
C-F-01
C-F-02
C-F-03
REMOVE STAIR ACCESS
CONVERT EXISTING PLANT TO
BACKWASH TANK
1
NEW ACCESS TO
BACKWASH TANK
2
CHILDRENS BALANCE TANK
(EXTEND INTO FILTER CELLS)
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Stage 2 – New Splash Pad and Remove Toddler Pool
New Splash Pad – 150m2
Works consists of:  Sand Filtration
 1 off filter pump and dedicated lint strainer
 1 off feature pump and dedicated filter
 Variable speed drives providing constant volume system
 Calcium Hypochlorite feeder (dry chlorine)
 Acid feed
 Chemical controller for chlorine and pH
 Electrical reticulation between pool switchboard and associated plant
 Pool shell and plant room reticulation
Budget pricing for the above works is $200,000 + GST
Other works included in Notional Order of Costs
 Interactive Waterplay
 Structural & finishes works
 New balance tank 56m3 (size required due to Zero depth)
 Electrical and domestic water supply
Diagram 3 – Stage 2 Plant Works and New Splash Pad
SYSTEM 1 PLANT
Stage 2
ADD SPLASH DECK
SYSTEM
C-F-01
C-F-02
C-F-03
1
2
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Stage 3 – Convert Rampage Pool to Landscape & Upgrade Pool 2
Revised reticulation works and incorporation of features as per Donavon Payne Stage 3.
Works include Cap off reticulation to Rampage Pool and new in ground pipe work to 50m Pool for future stages.
New in ground 70,000L Balance Tank for future System 1 and slide operation (Stage 4 & 5)
Revised reticulation to new Pool 2
Budget pricing for the above works is $70,000 + GST (NOT allocated in Notional Order of Costs)
Diagram 4 – Stage 3 Plant Works and New Leisure Pool (Pool 2)
SYSTEM 1 PLANT
Stage 3
INSTALL
SIDE INLETS &
PIPE WORK
1
SYSTEM 1
REDUCED
POOL CAPACITY
NEW
BALANCE TANK
CAP OFF RAMPAGE
ALLOW FUTURE PIPE
RETICULATION
NEW
LANDSCAPE
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Stage 4 – Upgrade System 1 & Remove Existing Plant, Temporary Back Wash
Tanks and Bridge
Upgrade System 1 (50m pool)
Plant consists of:  Sand Filtration
 2 off 50% duty filter pumps and dedicated lint strainers
 Variable speed drives providing constant volume system and low energy mode for overnight
 Calcium Hypochlorite feeder (dry chlorine)
 Acid feed
 Chemical controller for chlorine and pH
 Electrical reticulation between pool switchboard and associated plant
 Pool shell and plant room reticulation
 Extend reticulation to water slide
 Connect to new balance tank (Stage 3)
Budget pricing for the above works is $550,000 + GST
Other works included in Notional Order of Costs
 Structural & finishes works
 Extension of Plant Room to New System2/Water Play Plant
 Plant room works
 Convert old back wash tank to extend into existing 50m Balance tank via core holes
 Demolition of all existing plant across the canal
 Electrical, lighting, ventilation and domestic water supply
Diagram 5 – Stage 4 Plant Works and Demolition Works
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REMOVE TANKS
DEMOLISH EXISTING PLANT 1
DEMOLISH EXISTING HYPO
Stage 4
DEMOLISH BRIDGE
NEW
PLANT 1
CONNECT TO
STAGE 3 PIPE
RETICULATION
1
EXTEND BACK WASH
INTO EXISTING POOL 1
BALANCE TANK
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Stage 5 – New Water Slide
New Water Slide (off New 50m Pool System)
Works consists of:  1 off slide pump and dedicated lint strainer
 Variable speed drive providing constant volume
 Electrical reticulation between pool switchboard and associated plant
 Plant room reticulation
 Extend reticulation to water slide from Stage 3 piping
 Slide Run Off Pipe work to extend to new balance tank (Stage 3)
Budget pricing for the above works is $60,000 + GST
Other works included in Notional Order of Costs
 Structural & finishes works
 Slide & Tower System
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Diagram 6 – Stage 5 New Water Slide and Connection to Plant Room
Stage 5
NEW SLIDE
PUMP
NEW SLIDE
1
CONNECT TO
STAGE 3 PIPE
RETICULATION
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Proposed Filtration and Water Treatment Options
The items below provide budget costs and subsequent impact to proposed works in section B.
a.
Option of a common chlorine generation plant for all outdoor systems. Budget cost is $250,000 + GST.
i. Deduct $15,000 + GST from Stage 1 if this option is used. (removes cal hypo system)
ii. Deduct $15,000 + GST from Stage 2 if this option is used. (removes cal hypo system)
iii. Deduct $15,000 + GST from Stage 4 if this option is used. (removes cal hypo system)
ROI estimated at 5 years
b.
Option of dedicated commercial salt chlorinators for the 50m and Island/Family Leisure Pools. Budget cost
is $115,000 + GST. (Stage 1 $35,000 (existing pools), Stage 2 add $30,000 for Splash Pad and Stage 4
$50,000)
i. Deduct $15,000 + GST from Stage 1 if this option is used. (removes cal hypo system)
ii. Deduct $15,000 + GST from Stage 4 if this option is used. (removes cal hypo system)
ROI estimated at 7 years
Discussion
The proposed system is a cal-hypo-system that uses dry chlorine pellets (calcium hyper chloride). It removes OHS
issues with delivery of liquid chlorine, bunding and handling. Two alternatives have been proposed for the
outdoor pools. The indoor pool in stage 1 remains a calcium hypochlorite dry system.
The advantages of option 1 is slightly higher reduction in running costs (power) over Option 2. Option 1 is
significantly more expensive than Option2. Option 2 can be introduced in stages and is the recommended option.
The Return on Investment calculations are based on using dry chlorine in a feeder for all pools (in the current cost
plan).
Our recommendation would be salt chlorination for outdoor pools using option 2 which involves a cost of $35,000
for disinfecting the existing outdoor pools in Stage 1 (replacing the current liquid chlorine) and then an additional
$30,000 for a unit to meet the demand generated by the “Splash Pad” in Stage 2.
The remaining $50,000 would be spent in Stage 4 when the upgrades to the 50m pool would be completed. Salt
chlorination is more maintenance friendly for the outdoor pools than the dry chlorite “hopper feed” chlorination
option and is also less expensive to operate. It will reduce the capital cost associated with the current system of
liquid chlorine storage and bunding and the current delivery of chlorine access issues.
The current system using liquid chlorine could be converted to a ‘dry’ chlorine system as an alternative to putting
in bunding for liquid chlorine deliveries and the new unit re-located to the new plant room at a later stage.
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Attachment 1- Notional Order of Costs
LAKE TALBOT POOL COMPLEX - NARRANDERA
STAGED REDEVELOPMENT
NOTIONAL ORDER OF COSTS
04 NOVEMBER 2016
STAGE 1
New Program Pool, Admin, Kiosk, Club Records and Store
(Includes allowance of $475,000 Pool water treatment)
Modify existing plant room and tanks between Pools 1 and 2
to provide Bal Tanks for Pools 1 and 2
and B/Wash for Pool 2.
Pool 2 - New Plant room; water play and Pool 1 in future
Pool 2 - New Pool water treatment plant
Existing 85m Water Slide – Refurbishment and change exit
Fibreglass repair and resurfacing internal slide channel
Surface blasting and re-flow coating to external slide
Allowance to access, disassemble and reassemble
Convert slide wading pool to ‘step-out’ exit-allowance
(Run-out approx. $35,000 plus remediation exist. Pool)
Pram/Universal access ramp – say 230lin m x 2m wide
allowance subject to future detail design
Solar- ‘high-efficiency’ evacuated tube roof panels
Site works allowance 10%
Site services -upgrade and reticulation; allowance say 7.5%
STAGE 2
Interactive water play – approx 150m2
Includes new 55 m3 Balance Tanks
Includes shade structure over water play
Filtration and Disinfection plant for waterplay
Site works allowance 10%
Site services allowance say 7.5%
$2,585,000
$ 100,000
$ 100,000
$ 470,000
$
$
$
62,000
47,000
25,000
$
60,000
$ 125,000
$ 90,000
$ 300,000
$ 215,000
$4,179,000
$ 260,000
$ 250,000
$ 26,000
$ 20,000
STAGE 3
Construct new family leisure pool - Pool 2 - approx. 600m2
Utilise PWT from Pool2; Stage 1
Demolition of existing Pool 2
Shade sails over Leisure Pool – Pool 2 - approx. 200m2
Solar heating for Leisure Pool –. Evacuated tube panels
on Pool 2 plant room roof and additional structures
as required
Shaded spectator seating adjacent Pool 1
Solar heating for Pool 1, evacuated tube panels on roof of
new spectator seating roof and existing shed
Balance Tank (70,000L) for Pool 1, built in Stage 3
Removal of Pool and landscaping of Pool area
to west of Pool: 1
- Decommission and removal of Rampage Slide
- Partial demolition pool shell and make good
- Landscape existing pool area:
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$1,650,000
$
$
80,000
40,000
$ 150,000
$ 100,000
$ 150,000
$ 65,000
$ 20,000
$ 150,000
$ 556,000
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Sand fill, soil, turf, planting, reticulation, gazebos,
Paving, lighting etc – allowance
- New concourse and retaining adjacent Pool 1
Site works allowance 10%
Site services allowance say 7.5%
STAGE 4
Pool 1 – New Plant Room adjacent Leisure Pool
Pool 1 – Pool water treatment plant
Decommission existing Pool 1 plant, bridge
and backwash detention – allowance
Site works allowance 10%
$
$
$
$
300,000
50,000
245,000
180,000
$3,180,000
$ 100,000
$ 550,000
STAGE 5
New 3 Flume Waterslide with Runout and 10m HIGH structure
– approx. 60 lin.metres each
Waterslide PWT plant and pipework reticulation
Site works allowance 10%
Site services say 7.5%
$ 80,000
$ 10,000
$ 740,000
$ 850,000
$ 60,000
$ 25,000
$ 15,000
$ 950,000
Sub-total of notional costs
Design Contingency - 5%
Construction Contingency – 10%
$9,605,000
$ 480,000
$ 950,000
Notional Order of Cost - Sub-total
$11,035,000
Consultants Fees – Engineering, aquatics and landscaping design team
$
Notional Order of Cost
745,000
$11,780,000
The above indicates a notional order of cost for construction of around $11.0 million.
NOTE:
Allowances: The notional order of cost for this project is a “high level” overview of the likely order of cost and has
been based on; described ‘scopes of work’ and undeveloped large scale Concept plans for the proposed new
building works and the modifications to pools, pool plant and the construction of new water bodies and
associated works on what is a topographically difficult site. Notional sums of money have been allowed for on the
basis that those works will be required as part of the project development but which at this early stage are illdefined and will be more accurately costed, when further developed and the actual scope is better defined. The
amounts are “ball park” but likely conservative and so should be adequate for budgeting purposes.
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


Site works allowance – as the topography and geotechnical characteristics of the site are not yet known and
the impact of actual required site works is not yet defined, a significant allowance has been made to cover
uncertainties relating to this major scope item.
Site services – existing site services will likely require to be upgraded Eg Electrical. Other services will require
extension and/or redirection to suit the new proposals as the detailed design is developed. A significant
allowance has been made to cover uncertainties relating to this major scope item.
Design Contingency- a standard incorporation to cover the development of the detailed design and further
incorporations.
Construction Contingencies – a necessary incorporation to cover the cost of unforeseen issues arising and for
additional requirements by Client, Variations or Contractual issues.
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Staging would likely add additional costs for both construction and consulting.
This relates to the costs of re-establishment on site for subsequent contractors; and the same requirement for
subsequent consultants.
In general terms, further development of the design of the final project scope will further define and refine the
overall costings. Ultimately, the market will determine the value of these additional costs.
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Attachment 2 – Indicative Income and Expenditure for Indoor Pool
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
40,000
42,000
44,100
46,250
Number in session/week
8
8
8
8
LTS
42,000
44,100
46,305
48,620
Casual entries @$3
13,500
14,850
16,335
17,968
Sub total
95,500
100,950
106,740
112,838
Direct Wages
137,500
151,250
166,375
183,012
Gas and Electricity
25,000
27,500
30,000
33,000
Chemicals, cleaning, trade waste,
repairs, maintenance, printing,
purchases etc.
35,000
38,500
42,350
46,585
15,000
20,000
25,000
Income – Program Pool
Program e.g. aquafit
$10.00/session (10 sessions/wk)
Expenditure
Provisional amount for
Depreciation/Capital Expenditure
etc.
Council charges (on-costs, super,
insurances etc)
20,000
22,000
24,500
27,000
Sub Total
217,500
254,250
283,225
314,597
Total Surplus (Deficit)
(122,000)
(153,300)
(176,485)
(201,759)
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Attachment 3 – Acor Report 2011
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