Denise Spencer Pool Concept Design

⁠⁠⁠Council is seeking the services of a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to undertake the concept design for the Roma Denise Spencer Pool Upgrade project.

The Denise Spencer Swimming Pool was constructed in the 1960’s and is reaching the end of its “useful asset life”. The pool is 50 metres in length and consists of 8 lanes. In 2011 the pool was heated and covered with an arched roof structure and enclosed with plastic blinds.

Council undertook a feasibility study, cost analysis and busines case in 2018, to assist Council to determine how to best deliver an aquatic centre facility in Roma into the future. Council has looked at a range of options to ensure the continued availability of a pool complex that meets the current and future needs of the Roma community.

The current Denise Spencer pool complex comprises:

•  50 metre swimming pool (using a sand filtration system);
•  Enclosed learn to swim above ground pool which was installed in approximately 2007/2008 (using a sand filtration system);
•  Zero level water play park completed in December 2015;
•  Changeroom facilities;
•  Canteen/kiosk used by the pool manager;
•  Swimming Club rooms and a canteen used by the swimming club; and
•  Ancillary buildings e.g. Plant rooms and chemical storage.

Council is now seeking the detailed concept plan, and refined capital estimate for the following:

•  The facility to remain on existing site.
•  Retain and replace 8 lane 50m pool located within the existing 50m pool enclosure, incorporating a ramp entry to cater for all abilities.
•  A new 25m enclosed and heated program pool to cater for learn to swim, health programming and aqua classes.
•  Removal of existing water park and replacement with a new major leisure water park /splash pad concept with the final design to be inclusive of all ages.
• Buildings to incorporate a potential new entry point, commercial cafe, male and female toilets/change rooms, family change room/s, disabled change room, clubhouse, storage rooms and if space permits a small meeting room.
•  New spectator seating provision for major events.
•  Improved grass picnic/BBQ and open space areas.