© Bishop’s Stortford Town Council Bishop’s Stortford Paddling Pool Appendix 4 -RepaintRebuildor Re imagine? Toilets?

© Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

Bishop’s Stortford Paddling PoolAppendix 4

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RepaintRebuild

orRe imagine?

Toilets?


History/Background

Pool last refurbished in 2004 Two part professional re-surfacing to existing GRP liner – 16K OK until 2009-2010, then rapid deterioration

Does not meet current (PWTAG) standards for water turnover However: regular bacteriological tests indicate no actual

problem PWTAG compliance => new pump room 7m*3m

Budget £K105 for refurbishment subject to confirmation of masterplan Masterplan will go to Council December 9th 2013

Pool unused 24*7*7 months and 16*7*5 months Pool is at main park entrance yet not attractive when out of use

– even when refurbished Opportunity during refurbishment?


Repaint

Make good current surface, repaint using rubberised pool paint - £K2-5 or re-do existing treatment – £K20

Low cost option, quick fix, temporary

Maximised area of standing water for paddling

No fountain play feature Not PWTAG compliant Unlikely to last more than 2-3

years No relief from glass and

vandalism issues No attractive entrance feature

when out of use


Rebuild

Rebuild existing paddling pool bringing up to modern standards: £K100-130

PWTAG compliant 15 – 20 years lifetime Clean and new surfaces for

surrounding area Maximised area of standing

water for paddling New central fountain and

optionally edge fountains No relief from glass and

vandalism issues Limited options to make

attractive entrance feature when out of use

Paddle area

New surround pathCentral fountain

Fountains at edge


Re imagine

Redesign with gentle surface profile, multiple play features & optional lighting: £K110-140

PWTAG compliant 15 – 20 years lifetime Clean and new surfaces for

surrounding area New central fountain and additional

play features Gently sloping sides Reduced area of standing water for

paddling, total play area unchanged Rapid empty/fill, easier

maintenance/glass removal Lighting options Several options to make attractive

entrance feature when out of use

Splash area, gentle profile, multiple features

Paddle area

New surround


Re-imagine – Further views

Section

Winter /Nightime

Central feature(summer – illuminated fountain?)

Smooth profile

Illumination (optional)


Feature Checklist

FeaturesResponse %

(1) Repaint Re-build Re-imagine NoteA better fountain in the centre 49% Yes Yes Sloping sides 35% Yes A water wall 31% Yes Disabled access & enjoyment of the water facility

24% Yes

Toilets 43% 2Shade 36% 3Add water troughs and sand play 24% Add water rills & troughs 33% 4A suitable slide 33% Maximum paddling area - Yes Yes Fast empty/fill - Yes 5Options for winter feature - Very Limited Yes Approx price (£K) 20 100-130 110-140 6

Notes:(1) % (out of 374 respondents) who wanted this feature when surveyed by Cllr Elliott June 2012(2) Not part of Masterplan, space constrained, could be retrofitted or consider 'one cubicle' option?(3) Could be retrofitted(4) Mechanical feature, vandalism an issue, not recommended(5) Important for maintenance and out of hours use(6) Negotiations and detail continue. Price (except ‘repaint’ option) includes lighting (~7k) and new path surround (~ 8k)

Engineering details still to be resolved including colour, base material, planning permission(?), location of plant room, surround material etc. Formal ‘sealed bids’ tender process may be required once requirements finalized


Decisions

Re-paint, re-build or re-imagine Budget uplift Toilets

Simple (eg 1-2 cubicle) toilets could probably be accommodated, Cheaper if done now!

Guesstimate – 30-60k in addition Masterplan option selected means that Café

toilets no longer close to pool Café toilets were close in option originally selected

Demand will continue, shoukld we spend the money now eg from New Homes Bonus?

Documents

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