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Splash Park Feasibility Study Draft March 2018

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1.  Executive Summary 3

1.1 The Project 4 1.2 Executive Summary and Recommendations 5

2.  Demand Assessment and Engagement 6

2.1 Community Survey Finding Highlights 7 2.2 Community Survey Findings 8 2.3 Moorabool Demographic Characteristics 9 2.4 Map – Bacchus Marsh Urban Growth Areas 11

3.  Supply Analysis 12

3.1 Types of Splash Parks 13 3.2 Splash Park Features 14 3.3 Splash Park Issues 15 3.4 Best Practice and Learnings 17 3.5 Catchment Analysis and Benchmarking 18 3.6 Colocation Opportunities and Timing 19 3.7 Splash Park Site Selection 23 3.8 Map - Potential Splash Park Locations 24 3.9 Splash Park Distribution and Preferred Locations 25 3.10 Issues Concerning the Preferred Sites 26 3.11 Costs and Components 27 3.12 Conclusion 28

4.  Appendices 29

Appendix 1: Types of Splash Parks 30 Appendix 2: Splash Park Selection Criteria Table 32

Appendix 3: Advantages / Disadvantages of Each 33 Potential Splash Park Location

Appendix 4: Case Studies 38 Eureka Pool, Ballarat Appendix 5: Splash Park Examples 39 Long Gully Splash Park, Bendigo 39 Seville Water Play Park, Seville 40 Community Bank Adventure Park, Wallan 41 Midlands Reserve, Ballarat 42 Appendix 6: Community Survey Results 43 Appendix 7: Splash Parks Concepts 48

Acknowledgements @leisure would like to acknowledge the support and assistance provided by: •  Staff from Moorabool Shire Council. •  Residents who completed surveys and provided feedback for the

project •  Stakeholders, operators, designers and suppliers who were

interviewed for this project.

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1.  Executive Summary 1.1 The Project 1.2 Executive Summary and Recommendations

Introduction!The Moorabool Council Plan 2017-2021 identifies an action item within the strategic objective of ‘Improving Social Outcomes’ under ‘Health & Wellbeing’ to include a feasibility study on the construction and location of splash parks in 2017-18. !

To support the provision of aquatic facilities within the Shire, the splash parks feasibility study provides recommendations regarding the viability, provision, location(s) and potential development of splash parks. This provides Council with a comprehensive strategic approach for decision making on future facility provision to ensure that facilities remain viable and meet community needs into the future.

This report:

•  Assesses capital, operational, and maintenance costs •  Assesses site options

•  Considers management requirements •  Benchmarks other facilities

•  Provides an indicative concept •  Provides an opinion of probable capital cost

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1.1 The Project : Splash Parks About Splash Parks!

!Splash parks are;!•  A form of aquatic centre. They require treated and heated

water, that has to be controlled and monitored for health reasons!

•  Not about immersion in water (like swimming), they are about cooling off and active play !

•  Either a) zero depth – just sprays etc. such as Long Gully, Bendigo or b) include shallow pools – e.g. Mildura, Broadwater Parklands, The Entrance. (If they are not zero depth splash parks should have a lifeguard.)!

•  Not about creative and cognitive, constructive play typical of the sand/ water play found in district or regional playgrounds. E.g. Royal Park Melbourne, Ian Potter Garden Royal Botanic Gardens, although they may have some levels of interaction or control by users i.e. cannons etc. !

•  Thought of by the public as a destination - that involves a length of stay longer than play equipment in the local park. Hence splash parks typically include support facilities such as toilets/change, picnic / BBQ and others – associated with either a District level or Regional level facility!

•  A great way to encourage social interaction and encourage parents to play with the children. They target primary school aged children and their families!

•  Can be easily accessible to people using mobility devices!•  Relatively expensive to manage!

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1.2 Executive Summary and Recommendations

Recommendations"

1.  Plan to provide zero depth splash parks in the long term across the municipality, that cater to a district catchment

2.  Manage and operate splash parks as part of seasonal pool operations

3.  Construct a splash park inside the existing fence line of the outdoor pool in Grant St. Bacchus Marsh, replacing the existing toddlers pool

4.  Refer an amount of up to $500,000 to Council’s budget and Strategic Financial Plan for the construction of a Bacchus Marsh splash park

5.  Extend the outdoor pool operating season from November to later in March to accommodate splash park patrons

6.  Construct a splash park inside the existing fence line of the outdoor pool in in Ballan, replacing the existing toddlers pool

7.  Refer an amount of up to $450,000 to Council’s budget and Strategic Financial Plan for the construction of a splash park in Ballan

8.  Consider providing a third splash park if Merrimu develops as a residential area

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Summary Moorabool is a fast growing municipality with families and young children a significant part of that growth.

A splash park can provide a fun, affordable, attractive and safe additional aquatic play opportunity for young families. A splash park however should not be seen as a replacement for a future aquatic centre. It cannot provide the scale of benefits, serve the range of users or provide the activities that a swimming pool can, but it will add value to an existing outdoor pool or play facility, especially for families and young children.

A number of options were considered for the nature and location of splash parks in Moorabool. Outdoor pool sites in Bacchus Marsh and Ballan are the preferred locations for splash parks, to other sites considered, for a number of reasons including:

•  Lower build cost due to colocation, e.g. Council own the land, and change rooms/toilets, utility services and chemical storage, kiosk, etc., are already provided on site

•  Lower operating costs at a pool, where there is access to trained staff for management, maintenance and water quality monitoring, and security is provided

•  Opportunity to extend the offer at the outdoor pools and enhance their use

•  Resident familiarity with the sites

•  If affordable pricing is introduced, income generated by additional visits could offset additional staff costs

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•  Colocation with a splash park could enable the cost-effective extension of the outdoor pool season to accommodate the increased visitation, if there is warm weather before the pool is open

In Bacchus Marsh additionally the pool site:

•  Has good access, is served by a public bus and is a 10 min walk from the train station

•  Is a central location in Moorabool’s largest town, and is in close proximity to future growth areas – West Maddingley and Stonehill Estate

•  Is a highly visible site and is in close proximity to other sport and recreation opportunities

•  Is a beautiful setting •  Has an aged toddler pool which could be replaced

with new and exciting splash park components

A budget allocation of $500,000 for construction would be required for one such park, assuming there are no geotechnical or external services that would need to be addressed at the site. This should be progressed as soon as possible.

A splash park of approximately 200 square metres, including up to 30 water features has potential to draw up to 5,000 additional visitations to the Bacchus Marsh Outdoor Pool (BMOP). These visits would approximately generate an additional $12,900 income per season if a similar pricing structure was in place as 2017 and the venue was promoted broadly. A smaller scale splash park is proposed for the Ballan Pool in 2023, with a third splash park potentially included in a future Merrimu residential development.

2.  Demand Assessment and Engagement

Community and stakeholder engagement conducted for this project included:

•  Preparation of a press release to advertise the project and encourage residents to fill in a survey

•  Provision of an online survey on Council’s ‘Have Your Say’ page that netted 425 responses

•  Interviews with a wide range of key informants from other Council areas, industry, and suppliers

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2.1 Community Survey Finding Highlights 2.2 Community Survey Findings 2.3 Moorabool Demographic Characteristics 2.4 Map – Bacchus Marsh Urban Growth Areas

Have used a splash park in the last 12 months

•  And 86% have visited an outdoor splash park

73%

27%

Surveys completed on line

425

Would use a pool more often if a splash park was built at an

existing pool site

285

49%

Would pay $0

21% would pay $5 or more

Spend 2 or more hours at a splash

park

2.1 Splash park – Community Survey Findings Highlights

Requested aquatic facilities

34% or 146

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2.2 Community Survey Findings

‘What did you like about the splash park you visited?’ •  Fun – family activity •  No cost

•  Clean •  Seating available

•  Suited for kids all ages •  Safe – fenced, secure

•  Variety of water features •  Shade

‘‘What didn't you like about the splash park you visited?’ •  Shade: o  too far away/not enough shade

o  wasn’t enough shade over the play equipment/water section

o  not enough shade/seating

•  Change rooms and toilets too far •  Not enough to keep bigger kids occupied

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Components sought after/liked? •  Large family change rooms •  Baby change facilities •  Shade

•  Dry play equipment •  Seating

•  Picnic Areas •  BBQs

•  Trees •  Sunbaking chairs

•  Accessible Facilities •  Water slides

•  Hand water pump •  Fountains

•  Dog friendly •  Skate park

•  Adventure park / Playground •  Parking

•  Food /beverage •  Drinking fountain

•  Pirate bucket splash

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‘Favourite splash parks’ •  Werribee •  Ballarat •  Woodlea (Rockbank Nth) •  Adventure Park (Geelong) •  Riverwalk (Werribee) •  Rockbank •  Saltwater Coast - Point Cook •  Lara

‘Preferred Location for a splash park in Moorabool ? •  Bacchus Marsh/ Maddingley 31% •  Maddingley Park 16% •  Peppertree Park (Bacchus Marsh Outdoor Pool) 12% •  Ballan 6% •  Darley 9% •  Civic Centre 2% •  Other 22%

‘Other thoughts or ideas?’ •  Some 146 people or 34% of people completing

surveys made reference to the need for indoor aquatic facilities

An online survey was made available via the Moorabool Council website ‘Have Your Say’. There were 425 responses to the survey. Below is a summary of key responses from the surveys.

Demographic influences on demand The key demographic influences on leisure and participation in sport and physical activity are age, gender, income, education, cultural background, and location. People that are less likely to participate in swimming or physical activity are those:

•  Over 65 years of age •  Born overseas in non-English speaking

countries

•  With low incomes and levels of education and/or those who are unemployed, or have a disability 1

The demographic profile of Moorabool points to:

•  Strong and increasing participation in sporting activities due to the population increase and age profile

•  Limited cultural barriers due to the relatively low number of people born overseas in non-English speaking countries

•  Relatively low levels of social disadvantage

Population Total population, projected growth and likely density have a considerable bearing on the demand for use and viability of aquatic recreation activities.

A significant increase in population will increase demand for aquatic and recreation activities particularly in Bacchus Marsh and surrounds (which includes Bacchus Marsh, Darley, Maddingley, and Hopetoun Park).

Moorabool’s population in 2017 was 33,171. This is projected to increase to 53,270 by 2041.

Over 55% of this population growth will be concentrated within Bacchus Marsh and surrounds.

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2.3 Moorabool Demographic Characteristics

1.  https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/knowledge_base/sport_participation/community_participation/sport_participation_in_australia!

Population growth of the 0 -14 year age group will be amongst the largest by 2026 with some 7% growth projected (to 8,000 children in the Moorabool Shire). The 35 – 49 year age group is also projected to grow at between 6.8% and 7.2% for the same period.

The implication of this increase in families with dependant children is that splash parks will be highly sought after for recreation in hot weather, and particularly when the outdoor pools may be closed.

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2.3 Moorabool Demographic Characteristics (continued)

2. Moorabool Shire Council Annual Report 2016/17!3. . Housing Bacchus Marsh to 2041. Mesh Pty Ltd July 2016 !

The two greenfield developments (Underbank and Stonehill) will see the most growth in Bacchus Marsh in the short-medium term.

In the medium to long term developments will occur in Merrimu (1230 ha, up to 15,000 people and 30-40 yrs), Parwan Station (500ha, 7000 people and 15+ years) and Hopetoun Park (160ha, and 3,000, 5 yrs). However, the timing of these developments is dependent on the provision of the Eastern Link Road. Following is a map of the Bacchus Marsh Urban Growth Areas Framework Plan. Note areas 1, 2 and 3 are where significant future residential growth will occur. 4

Future Residential Growth Characteristics Population growth in Moorabool is expected to largely occur in the towns of Bacchus Marsh, Ballan, and Gordon, with Bacchus Marsh having the largest growth.

The Bacchus Marsh Urban Growth Framework identifies the following growth areas: •  Merrimu Residential Growth Precinct

•  Parwan Employment Growth Precinct •  Parwan Station Residential & Commercial Precinct

•  Hopetoun Park North Residential Expansion Area The largest growth is expected in the Bacchus Marsh suburb of Maddingley with growth a forecast of 174% from 2015 to 2041. 2

The Stonehill Estate in Griffith St, West Maddingley will contribute 1500 dwellings once complete. 3

The Underbank development in Mortons Road, Pentland Hills includes the development of 153 hectares.

4. . Bacchus Marsh Urban Growth Framework !

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2.4 Bacchus Marsh Urban Growth Areas Framework Plan (Draft) 6

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6. VPA, Moorabool Shire Newsletter. February 2017!

3.  Supply Analysis

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3.1 Splash Park Features

3.2 Splash Park Issues 3.3 Best Practice and Learnings

3.4 Types of Splash Parks

3.5 Catchment Analysis and Benchmarking

3.6 Colocation Opportunities

3.7 Splash Park Site Selection 3.8 Map - Potential Splash Park Locations

3.9 Splash Park Distribution and Preferred Locations

3.10 Issues and Solutions

3.11 Costs and Components

3.12 Conclusion

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3.1 Splash Park Features The following new key features have been installed in recently constructed splash parks or are available for installation. These were identified from interviews with designers, manufacturers, operators and a literature research.

Some components can play a sound when the water nozzle is covered

Children can see the water building up in the bucket creating anticipation and "value added play

Allows users to spin and spray anywhere.

Lighting displays can make splash pad look attractive at all times of day and when not in use

Water ejects from a nearby ground spray when feature is pressed

Sounds

Translucent Dumping Buckets

360 Degree Rotating Features

Lighting Displays

Child Activated Sprays

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‘Season’ length and hours of use Year Round – if colocated with another indoor aquatic facility. Staff costs may be less and potentially absorbed. Short Season – if colocated with a seasonal pool. Staff costs may be partly absorbed but daily use may be restricted if the seasonal pool has temperature dependant opening hours and only operates for a short duration each day. Flexible – if located in a park, typically features are activated by users and operate on a timer, for example: November to April from 9am to 9pm. Solution – Consider extending the outdoor pool season by 4-6 weeks and review the outdoor pool temperature policy to accommodate the needs of splash park user.

Water Contamination High usage and low water volume along with open environment can lead to contamination, especially from the following sources: •  Toddlers in nappies •  Adults fully clothed •  Pets •  Sunscreen •  Loose materials blowing in Potential contamination requires higher turnover rates and higher chlorination levels than a typical swimming pool. Solution – Ensure design specifications meet best practice standards.

Zero Depth Some water play areas have pools and running water in channels. Supervision is required if the facility is not zero depth. Solution – Ensure design specifications require zero depth. Or colocate within a supervised indoor or seasonal pool enclosure.

Splash parks require – parking, shade, seating, toilets /change facilities etc. which have significant capital costs Solution – Cost all required support facilities within project or colocate splash parks to where these facilities exist.

Not just a splash pad

Positioning a splash pad adjacent to another dry unshaded surface such as synthetic softfall in an adjacent playground, is a danger to babies and young children inadvertently crawling from the wet to a hot surface and burning bare skin. Solution – Construct adjoining surfaces with material that does not retain heat, warn users and provide adequate permanent shade .

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3.2 Splash Park Issues The key issues assoicated with splash parks identified from interviews and investigations with designers and operators, are as follows.

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Maintenance Costs Splash parks are not low maintenance. As a minimum they require: Water testing – 4 hourly, filtration cleaning, backwashing, daily inspections, vandalism repairs and equipment servicing. Porous impact absorbing surfaces are difficult to disinfect and should not be used in splash parks. Solution – Minimise the maintenance costs by colocating with a swimming pool, and extending an existing management arrangement. Brushed concrete is the most practical surface for splash parks as it is easy to maintain.

Wear and Tear Water play features are commonly out of order due to high usage, wear and tear and no supervision. Solution – Colocate splash parks with swimming pools for improved supervision and cost effective monitoring.

Wind Wind can blow water off the apron reducing flow back to filtration and dosing. Wind can also introduce debris that blocks filtration. Solution – Turn off the splash park in the wind. This is common – but a common source of frustration by users who may have travelled some distance to visit. Warn the public that on windy days it will be closed. Maintain good communication with users.

People may travel long distances to use splash parks. Due to flat open areas they may also be accessible for people using mobility devices. Sometimes groups come in a small minibus. Solution – Allow for good directional signage and car/van and accessible parking.

High Demand

Some Victorian splash parks have water that is solar heated, introducing added comfort but also cost. Solution – Adjacent permanent shelters can include solar panels to minimise energy cost. Ensure facilities need to be activated by users and turn off at a sensible time at night, so they don’t run when no one is present.

Solar Heated Water

Splash Park Issues (continued)

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Off-site monitoring Install a system that enables water quality monitoring remotely. This is particularly effective for sites without direct supervision as an operator can be advised when chemical levels are out side recommended parameters. Operating parameters can be monitored remotely via Wi-Fi. Water chemistry can be adjusted or the facility shut down/ turned on for example.

Signage – Rules and Regulations Signage is required to show people how to use the park. Regulations to be met include: •  Victorian Government, Health (Infectious Diseases)

Regulations, Dangerous Goods (Storage & Handling) •  Occupational Health and Safety (Manual Handling),

Dangerous Goods Act •  For risk management, signs should include conditions of

use, warnings and information.

Plant Design Treat the static water before it returns to the apron, when the system is first turned on each day. The recirculation system should allow water to be returned to a balance tank, treated and returned to the park features.

Graded Challenges and Age Appropriate Zones

Allow for adequate car parking, picnic facilities, seating and especially shade close by. Provide adequate space between and around items – as much of the activity at a splash park is games that go on around the equipment. Ensure there is an accessible path of travel from the car park to the pad and around and through the equipment for people whose chairs or mobile frames can get wet. Ensure adequate space for the extended family in the picnic and seating areas.

Support Facilities and Design

3.3 Best Practice and Learnings The following best practice and opportunities were noted through telephone interviews with Local Government staff, splash park designers and service technicians

User Activation and Sequencing Some components can be turned on and off by a child. Other features can be set to operate in a automatic changing sequence.

Pricing and Planning Plan the pricing and design of splash parks as a package in conjunction with other aquatic services. If a free splash park is provided in a different location to those with a paid pool environment, then the free facility (if well designed) will be better utilised. Allow for future expansion of additional components and expanded splash parks and replacement of facilities every ten years.

Ideally, a splash park will be zoned with age appropriate equipment and features that suit toddlers and older children. Provide graded challenges to encourage children to learn. Consider water velocity and intense spraying and dumping features that are. only accessible to older kids.

3.4 Types of Splash Parks

The type of park and catchment hierarchies There are a number of different styles of water play areas / splash parks, provided in different contexts, for different reasons and to serve different catchments. Different types of splash parks have different catchment hierarchies. Some typical categories of splash parks are:

1.  Local, outdoor – zero depth single elements within a destination play space

2.  District, outdoor dedicated splash parks (may be in conjunction with other local play elements or outdoor seasonal pool )

3.  District, outdoor splash parks with pools in regional parkland or river location (non zero depth)

3.  Regional, outdoor dedicated splash park in conjunction with a municipal/regional aquatic centre

4.  Regional, indoor splash park/water playground with regional aquatic centre, etc.

5.  Regional, large scale commercial “Adventure Parks” such as those in Geelong and Whittlesea

Examples of each type are shown in Appendix 1.

The different catchment hierarchies for splash parks are defined in Appendix 1 and summarised in the table on the right.

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Catchment Hierarchy

Definition

Local •  Predominantly provided to serve the immediate suburb •  Within approximately 10 mins walk.

District •  Designed to serve a group of suburbs, and hence •  Most residents might expect to drive to the facility •  Within approximately 10 mins drive time.

Regional •  Facilities that serve regional catchments (the whole of, or broader than a municipality.

Splash Park Catchment Hierarchy Definitions!

The type of park most feasible in Moorabool

Council’s Community Infrastructure Framework Provision Standards do not currently specify a standard for splash parks.

A proposed catchment hierarchy for splash parks is shown in the following table.

The most feasible type of splash park in Moorabool is an outdoor district splash park, that is zero depth. This type of splash park will be most cost effective for Council to operate, it isn’t likely to compete with other regional/destination or private facilities available in adjoining municipalities and it will complement and add value to Council’s existing aquatic facilities.

In addition to the travel accessibility standard suggested below, a splash park is not likely to be affordable in areas with populations less than 2000 people.

3.5 Catchment Analysis and Benchmarking

Benchmarking Twenty four splash parks were benchmarked in Victoria, with the majority owned by local government. The following information can be noted from those sites reviewed;

•  Capital costs ranged from $125,000 to several million dollars

•  People paid to enter 8 of the parks as they were located with other aquatic facilities

•  At least 13 of the 24 outdoor splash parks were operated seasonally

•  The cost of toilets, change facilities, fencing, and car parking could add several million dollars to the cost of providing a splash park

Points of Difference Competing locations within a 1 hour drive of Bacchus Marsh offer the following points of difference:

•  Large scale designer park with significant additional dry play facilities and landscaped surrounds designed to attract new residents (Point Cook, Rockbank, Werribee)

•  Located with an existing indoor and outdoor pool facilities and fully supervised. Designed to attract more participants to existing aquatic facilities (Eureka – Ballarat, Lara, Sunshine)

•  Free family activity in park setting with natural and man-made shade, with BBQ and picnic facilities

Other splash parks in the region There are at least 12 splash parks within an hours drive of Bacchus Marsh.

Land developers have installed four of the parks, which are of a larger scale than those installed by local Councils.

Three of the splash parks are colocated with swimming pools (Lara, Eureka and Sunshine) and one is at a private aquatic park (Adventure Park – Wallington)

Following are the sites within 1 hours drive:

•  Long Gully, Bendigo •  Riverwalk Estate, Werribee

•  Crocodile Park Saltwater Coast, Point Cook •  Eureka Outdoor Pool, Ballarat

•  Victory Park, Sebastopol •  Midlands Park, North Ballarat

•  Lara Outdoor Pool, Lara •  Adventure Park, Wallington

•  Sunshine Leisure Centre, Sunshine •  Woodlea Adventure Park, Rockbank

•  Frontier Park, Rockbank •  Creswick Splash Park, Creswick

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Splash Park Name Toilets BBQs Picnic Area

Shaded Seating

Change rooms Wi Fi Bike

Racks Rubbish Bins Kiosk

Long Gully, Bendigo ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Riverwalk Estate, Werribee ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Crocodile Park, Point Cook ✓ ✓ ✓

Eureka Outdoor Pool ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Victory Park, Sebastopol ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Midlands Park, North Ballarat ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Lara Outdoor Pool ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Adventure Park, Wallington ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Sunshine Leisure Centre ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Creswick Splash Park ✓ ✓ ✓

Woodlea Estate Adventure Park, Rockbank

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Benchmarking - Components The following table shows the various components provided and splash parks in neighbouring municipalities. !

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Splash Park Name Management Entry Fees Season Length Operating Hours

Long Gully, Bendigo Belgravia Leisure Free Oct - March Oct - Nov 10 am – 6 pm; Dec- Mar 9 am - 8 pm

Riverwalk Estate, Werribee Wyndham Council; Melbourne Water; Places Victoria

Free Oct – March. Apr - Sept

9 am – 8 pm 10 am – 5 pm

Crocodile Park, Point Cook Free Year round Open 24 hours

Eureka Outdoor Pool City of Ballarat Adult $5, Child/Concession $4.20, Family $15, Under 4 Free

Dec - April 6.30 am - 7.30 pm weekdays; closes 5.30 pm weekends

Victory Park, Sebastopol City of Ballarat Free Nov - 30 April 9 am - 9 pm

Midlands Park, North Ballarat City of Ballarat Free Nov - 30 April 9 am - 9 pm

Lara Outdoor Pool City of Geelong Adult $8.00, Adult with child under 5 $6, Adult with child 5-18 years $12, Concession $6

Nov - March 6 am – 6 pm

Adventure Park, Wallington Private Adult $43, Child (based on height) $33.50 Seniors $26, Child under 90 cms Free

Oct - April Oct - Dec 10 am - 5 pm; Dec - Apr 10 am – 6 pm

Sunshine Leisure Centre City of Brimbank Pool entry - casual $10.40 Concession $8.50

Splash Park 1 Nov- 31 March

Mon-Fri 6 am – 7 pm; Sat/Sun 8 am - 4.30 pm

Creswick Splash Park Shire of Hepburn Free 2 Dec- 31 March 9 am - 9 pm

Woodlea Estate Adventure Park Developer Free Year round Open 24 hours

Benchmarking - Operations The following table show operational information in relation to splash parks in neighbouring municipalities.!

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This study recommends the provision of a splash park at the outdoor pool sites in Ballan and in Bacchus Marsh, and potentially in another growth area location such as Merrimu. Council does not have considerable capital to invest in the provision and operation of facilities. Hence it will be important for Council to consider colocating facilities to reduce the build cost, enhance participation and reduce ongoing costs of operation.

The planning of an aquatic facility, splash park and an indoor sports facility at the same time provides an opportunity to integrate these components in the long term. Colocation opportunities should be considered in the site selection process.

The pool shells at the outdoor pools are aging. If and when these require replacement, it will be more cost effective to colocate any replacement outdoor aquatic facility with any future indoor swimming pool.

In the long term it is not considered cost effective to ultimately have aquatic facilities at different sites in the same town.

A splash park may also require asset renewal or replacement at 10 plus years. Therefore, after 10 or more years and when the outdoor pool tank in Grant Street Bacchus Marsh needs to be replaced, the option to include any outdoor pool and splash park at a site with an indoor aquatic facility should be considered.

The Indoor Recreation Facility Feasibility Study project running concurrently has identified that it will be more cost effective to provide any future indoor aquatic facility in the long term with an indoor court sports facility.

The Taverner Street site in Maddingley has been assessed as the most feasible for a multiple component indoor and aquatic facility that can be constructed in stages, and which could include between 2- 6 indoor sports courts followed by aquatic facilities. This site may also include any future outdoor aquatic facilities including a splash park.

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The following table shows current and future population projections for 2028 and 2038, potential timing of facility development and the location of existing and future sites. Taverner Street, Maddingley is the preferred site for future indoor courts and is of sufficient size to accommodate an expansion for future sport and leisure components.

3.6 Colocation opportunities and timing of development

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Population

Location Timeline

Grant Street Bacchus Marsh

Taverner Street Bacchus Marsh

Ballan Pool

34,030 41,911 50,600Now - 2018 2019 - 2028 2029 - 2038

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OR OR

Colocation opportunities and timing of development !

Renew/ replace !

OR

First stage 2 courts !

Consider integrating aquatics to one site in

long term !

Second stage add two courts !

Full 4 courts plus aquatics and gym !

Potential to relocate outdoor

aquatics off Grant Street at

end of life !

Add splash park to outdoor aquatics!

Add splash park to outdoor aquatics!

Outdoor Pool! Indoor Pool! Splash Park! Indoor Courts! Gym/Fitness!

3.7 Splash Park Site Selection

The eight criteria applied to the four options are described in more detail below. 1.  Site size can accommodate required components

(parking, shade, pad size, etc.). Successful splash parks generally have a number of complementary components that add to the visitor experience and cater for a broader range of interests. Shade, car parking, BBQ, toilets/change rooms, drinking fountains and other social / family recreational components such as basketball rings, skate parks are required to be successful.

2.  Site has high street visibility The ability to attract passing traffic and be easily identifiable, can lead to greater attendances.

3.  Likely to have low operating costs (i.e. benefit from staffing expertise, chemical storage, on site, etc.). Colocating with existing swimming pools has advantages that reduce the operating costs of splash parks. Trained pool staff on site can monitor water chemical levels, adjust dosing, complete 4 hourly water testing, backwash water filtration and monitor safe usage reducing vandalism and safety issues. Colocation with swimming pools will also significantly reduce the build cost of support facilities such as toilet/change rooms, parking, kiosk and plant room, and amenity's already on site, along with power and water services.

Suggested Locations Four potential locations were chosen and assessed against key site selection criteria required for a successful splash park. The sites were: •  Bacchus Marsh Outdoor Pool •  Ballan Outdoor Pool •  Maddingley Park - Maddingley •  Federation Avenue Park, Darley

These are shown on the map on the following page.

Site Selection Criteria The criteria used to assess each site were as follows: 1.  Site large enough to accommodate required

components 2.  Site has high street visibility 3.  Ability to keep operating costs low 4.  Easy access to site via main road, walking

trails and public transport 5.  Site has no known constraints to develop in

short term 6.  Site has good synergy with and ability to be

colocated with existing services 7.  Site is centrally located 8.  Likely to meet community approval

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4.  Easy access to the site via main road, walking trails and public transport. Access other than by car is an important criteria. The Ballan site (has potential for good access) and to a lesser extent Federation Park, Darley have poorer access.

5.  Site has limited constraints that could impede the development or increase costs (such as planning controls, topography, land, contamination, poor drainage, geotechnical, heritage or utility infrastructure/easements). The existing BMOP pool site in Grant St has some planning overlays that will need to be considered before further development, but are not considered major constraints.

6.  Site has good synergy and ability to be colocated with other existing facilities and services. A splash park can extend the opportunities present at an existing facility, add value to the splash park and reduce build costs which could be significant.

7.  Site is centrally located to serve the largest possible catchment population (within 10 minute drive of 2,000-6,000 people). A site located within a 10 minute drive as per the Moorabool Shire Planning Community Infrastructure Standards – Outdoor Aquatic venues.

8.  Is likely to meet with community approval. The views of those who completed 425 surveys are taken into account when choosing the preferred location.

3.8 Map - Potential Splash Park Locations

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3.9 Splash Park Distribution and Preferred Locations

The Preferred Sites The ranking of the four sites is as follows:

1. Bacchus Marsh Outdoor Pool Weighted Score 4.11 2. Ballan Outdoor Pool Weighted Score 4.00 3. Federation Park, Darley Weighted Score 3.61 4. Maddingley Park Weighted Score 3.25 Based on the ranking above the two preferred sites for development of splash parks in the short term are Bacchus Marsh Outdoor Pool and Ballan Outdoor Pool.

A possible third site in the proposed residential area of Merrimu. Should be considered as it will be a large population centre in its own right, with limited community facilities.

However s site in Merrimu is unlikely to be able to benefit from colocation with another aquatic service such as a swimming pool, unless this is provided by a developer.

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Affordability and Distribution

As outlined previously in the report, it is proposed that up to three splash parks across the Shire will be provided. It is proposed that Council plan for two splash parks in the short term and consider a third splash park in the long term, potentially provided by developer contributions. A suitable location for a third splash park may be in the Merrimu residential development.

These proposed parks would serve “district” catchments, i.e. more than one suburb each.

It is not feasible for Council to provide “local” facilities in every community, nor a regional standard splash park facility. There are a number of regional standard splash park facilities within a reasonable drive time, and Council is not likely to be able to afford to maintain a regional facility.

Council’s Community Infrastructure Framework sets out a time and/or distance-based Travel Accessibility Standard for each category of community infrastructure. Splash parks do not have adopted standards. Splash parks logically fit within the 10 minute travel standard, along with outdoor pools.

Methods !The steps to determine the preferred site are outlined below.!!Step 1. A list of evaluation criteria was identified to ensure the site met the criteria of locating a fit-for-purpose splash park facility. !Step 2. A short list of sites was determined with staff to evaluate against the site selection criteria.!Step 3 Using the paired comparison technique each criteria is compared against each other, to determine the relative importance of each. !Step 4. The comparison of each criterion was determined as a frequency which was summed and divided by the total frequency to achieve the weighting for each criterion. !Step 5. Each site option was evaluated against the site selection criteria to provide a score for how well the option met the criteria. This score was multiplied against the weighting to arrive at a weighted score for each site for each criteria. !Step 6. The weighted scores for each site option are summed to determine a total for each option, and this provides a ranking of the sites. The site with the highest score indicates which option best meets all criteria. !Step 7. The final step was to identify other advantages and disadvantages of each site and this takes into account other added value and costs for example. !

3.10 Moorabool Splash Parks – Issues concerning the preferred sites

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Following the site analysis, rating of sites and with consideration to site constraints, potential usage and stakeholder preferences, the existing outdoor pool sites are the preferred locations for future splash parks. However there are issues to address with each site. These are outlined below. !

Issues Concerning the Preferred Sites Solution Impact

Splash parks are typically free to use in public parks. Will people pay to use one at an outdoor pool site?

Children under 3 years of age do not currently pay pool entry. The free age could be raised to 5 or 10/12 years of age, for example to overcome the cost barrier Note: The survey returns showed that approximately 77% were prepared to pay $1.00 or more for a splash park. Some 27% were prepared to pay between $3.00- $5.00 Install the splash park outside the fence line of the current outdoor pools

Income for the 2017 season for child entry was $10,000 at Bacchus Marsh and $3,800 at Ballan. Additional potential income for the outdoor pools is lost but savings would be made on costs associated with extending season and daily hours of operation. Parents with children under 10 years of age are expected to supervise their children at all times. This would be difficult with families wanting to access both the splash pad and the outdoor pool

Season length – Seasonal pools have operated from Dec 1 to March each summer. A splash park will have demand for a longer season

Extend the season by 4- 6 weeks and decrease the current minimum temperature for opening. It would not be considered safe practice or practical to operate a splash park with the public swimming pool closed to the public

Additional staff costs $10,800 - $15,800 per season to supervise swimming pool and operate venue

What supervision is required for a splash park?

No lifeguard supervision is required if designed as a zero depth splash park

There are no additional lifeguard costs required for supervision of a zero depth splash park

Hours of Operation - Outdoor pool hours operate on a temperature policy and are closed below 23C and reduced hours below 25C outside school holiday times

Extend morning operating hours outside school holidays. Parents with preschool age children are less influenced by school times and are a major user of splash parks Install a movable fence allowing splash park to be separated from main pool and operate without staffing

Additional staff costs of approximately $10,000 per season should be allowed if operating hours were extended by 4 hours per day

Parking Extend and formalise existing parking Cost to be confirmed

3.11 Costs and Components Probable capital costs An opinion of the average costs of providing splash parks are as follows: $225,000 - 50 sq metre pad only $300,000 - 100 sq metre pad incl. ground sprays only $500,000 - 200 sq metre pad incl. 30 plus features Excludes landscaping and concept design. Plant components •  Plant Room shed •  Sand Filters •  Commercial pumps (filtrations and features) •  Liquid chlorine and acid dosing system •  Concrete in ground balance tank (approx. 18,000 litres) •  Manifold and solenoid valves for feature control •  Electrical switchboard and wiring •  Pipework

Nature of Materials Nature of material typically include: •  Concrete apron – 350 mm thick •  Stainless steel water features

Operations The cost of operations are on average $7,000-$8,000 per month (incl. some staff cost). These costs include: •  Water •  Electricity (Circulation pump and features pumps) •  Staffing (Backwashing, water testing, cleaning) •  Staff Training •  Cleaning (Pressure washing surface, surrounds) •  Rubbish Removal

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•  Grounds maintenance •  Water testing (Minimum daily, Best Practice 4 hourly) •  Chemicals (Chlorine, Acid/CO2) •  Repair and maintenance (Quarterly service of pumps

and dosing equipment) •  Insurance •  Marketing •  Security

Additional Revenue Based on attendances at other district size splash parks, it is estimated that there could be up to 5,000 additional visitations to the Bacchus Marsh Outdoor Pool per season, if a splash park was installed.

These visits would approximately generate an additional gate revenue of $12,900 per season if children were charged to use the facility.

This revenue could be used to offset the additional staffing costs associated with commencing the pool season in November and opening the pool earlier on warmer days to allow maximum usage of the splash pad.

The capital cost of splash parks vary depending on the size, number of features and the support facilities built with the splash park, such as toilets, shade and BBQ facilities. A district size splash park built in conjunction with existing facilities can be built for around $500,000. A review of the operations of splash parks has highlighted a range of differing operating costs. Splash parks located with existing aquatic facilities and maintained mainly by on-site aquatic staff can cost as little as $1,500 per month to manage. Assuming that items such as insurance, marketing, security, and rubbish removal are absorbed as part of the overall operations of the aquatic site. A stand-alone splash park could cost around $8,000 a month to maintain with external contractors completing tasks such as 4 hourly water testing, backwashing, cleaning and rubbish removal.

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Moorabool is a fast growing municipality, with families and young children a significant part of that growth. A splash park can provide additional fun, affordable, attractive and safe aquatic play opportunities for young families. A new splash park located at the existing outdoor pool sites will add value to the existing facilities, and encourage greater usage. @leisure proposes that Moorabool Council plan for the construction of 3 zero depth district level splash parks within the Shire in the long term, with 2 to be built in the short term. These are best located with outdoor swimming pools. It is recommended that a 200 square metre splash park be constructed at the Bacchus Marsh Outdoor Pool as soon as practical and a second splash park be built at the Ballan Outdoor Pool within 5 years. A third splash park should be considered for a proposed Merrimu residential development in the long term. Like the splash park constructed at Woodlea Estate in Rockbank, it is possible that the third splash pad could be constructed by the land developers, as part of a play facility. Other splash parks in neighbouring municipalities may service other residents within Moorabool. The capital cost for a 200 square metre splash park is approximately $500,000. The additional operating cost will be between $1,500 and $7,000 per month depending on whether the splash park is operated within the existing pool season or is extended beyond the current season. The advantages of co locating a splash park with the existing outdoor pools include: •  Lower build cost due to colocation, e.g. Council own the land and the

change rooms/toilets, utility services and chemical storage, kiosk, etc., are already provided on sites.

•  Lower operating costs where there is access to trained staff for

management, maintenance and water quality monitoring, and security is provided with the existing pool

•  Opportunity to extend the offer at the outdoor pools and enhance their use.

•  Resident familiarity with the sites •  If affordable pricing is introduced, income generated by additional visits

could offset additional staff costs •  A splash park could enable the cost effective extension of the outdoor

pool’s season to accommodate the increased visitation if there is warm weather before the pool’s open.

It is recommended that Council: " 1.  Plan to provide zero depth splash parks in the long term across the

municipality, that cater to a district catchment 2.  Manage and operate splash parks as part of seasonal pool operations 3.  Construct a splash park inside the existing fence line of the outdoor

pool in Grant St. Bacchus Marsh, replacing the existing toddlers pool 4.  Refer an amount of up to $500,000 to Council’s budget and Strategic

Financial Plan for the construction of a Bacchus Marsh splash park 5.  Extend the outdoor pool operating season from November to later in

March to accommodate splash park patrons 6.  Construct a splash park inside the existing fence line of the outdoor

pool in in Ballan, replacing the existing toddlers pool 7.  Refer an amount of up to $450,000 to Council’s budget and Strategic

Financial Plan for the construction of a splash park in Ballan 8.  Consider providing a third splash park if Merrimu develops as a

residential area

4.  Appendices Appendix 1. Types of Splash Parks

Appendix 2. Splash Park Selection Criteria Table Appendix 3. Advantages / Disadvantages of Each

Potential Splash Park Location

Appendix 4. Case Studies

Eureka Pool, Ballarat Appendix 5. Splash Park Examples

Long Gully Splash Park, Bendigo

Seville Water Play Park, Seville

Community Bank Adventure Park, Wallan

Midlands Reserve, Ballarat Appendix 6. Community Survey Results

Appendix 7. Splash Park Concepts

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Appendix 1. Types of Splash Parks

There are a number of different styles of water play areas/splash parks, provided in different contexts, for different reasons, and to serve different catchments. Some typical categories are:

1.  Local, outdoor – zero depth single elements within a destination play space

2.  District, outdoor dedicated splash parks (may be in conjunction with other local play elements or outdoor seasonal pool )

3.  District, outdoor splash parks with pools in regional parkland or river location (non zero depth)

3.  Regional, outdoor dedicated splash park in conjunction with a municipal/regional aquatic centre

4.  Regional, indoor splash park/water playground with regional aquatic centre, etc.

5.  Regional, large scale commercial “Adventure Parks” such as those in Geelong and Whittlesea

Examples of each type are shown here.

The following table also provides a definition of each catchment hierarchy .

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Royal Park Play Space

Outdoor splash park with pools in regional parkland or river location (non zero depth)

Vera’s Water Garden: The Entrance

Ian Potter Children’s Garden Ron Barassi Senior Playground

Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast Mildura Water Park

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Types of Splash Parks (continued) Outdoor district dedicated splash park (zero depth but may be in conjunction with other local play elements or an outdoor seasonal pool)

Examples:

Long Gully Splash Park, Bendigo

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Splash Park Catchment Hierarchy Definitions

Catchment Hierarchy Definition Description Examples

Local •  Predominantly provided to serve the immediate catchment ie the immediate suburb

•  Within approximately 10 mins walk.

•  Relatively simple and small in size, servicing daily and weekly needs •  Generally accessed by bicycle or foot from home •  Typically served by limited other support facilities, for example may not

include on-site car parking, change /toilet and picnic facilities as they are close to home, and the length of stay may be short

•  Likely to be colocated with or a component of a play facility.

•  Ron Barrassi Srn, Park Docklands •  Midlands Reserve, North Ballarat •  Creswick Splash Park, Creswick •  Sebastapol

District •  Designed to serve a group of suburbs, and hence

•  most residents might expect to drive to the facility

•  Within approximately 10 mins drive time.

•  Generally a larger facility with greater complexity than a local facility where user stay an hour or more due to the size, scale and diversity of opportunities provided

•  Supported by permanent shade, toilets, seating and tables and possibly picnic facilities

•  Likely to be colocated with another sport or aquatic facilities such as outdoor pool, district park or accessible play facility

•  Long Gully, Bendigo •  Salt Water Coast, Point Cook; Riverwalk, Werribee,

Woodlea, Rockbank •  Kingston Waves, Moorabbin •  Eureka Aquatic Centre Ballarat

Regional •  Facilities that serve regional catchments (the whole of, or broader than, a municipality)

•  By virtue of their scale, diversity or uniqueness, they act as an attraction that offers a diversity of opportunities.

•  Support facilities are likely to include food / beverages and other commercial activities

•  They will attract a large number of people, including visitors •  The length of stay will be longer than district or local facilities i.e. ½ a

day or more.

•  Community Bank Adventure Playground, Wallan •  Broad Water Parklands •  Aquatic Centre: SPLASH Craigieburn •  Fun Fields, Whittlesea •  Adventure Park, Wallington •  Townsville and Cairns Foreshores

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Appendix 1. Types of Splash Parks Cont’d)

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Appendix 2. Splash Park Site Selection Table 1 Site Scoring

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Appendix 3. Advantages / Disadvantages of Each Potential Splash Park Location Bacchus Marsh Outdoor Pool Site

Advantages

•  Council owned land

•  Colocated with seasonal pool

•  Lower build cost e.g. due to presence of utility services, possibility for share chemical storage

•  Lower operating costs due to trained staff on site, no duplication of support facilities

•  Shared maintenance and security within the seasonal pool

•  Potential location for future indoor aquatic facility

•  Main road site and highly visible, ability to market the facility

•  Served by a public bus and 10 min walk from the train station, accessible along the river corridor

•  Adds exciting components to existing facilities, and could replace the older style toddler pool

•  Established and highly scenic park setting

•  Central location in Moorabool’s largest town, and central to other sport and recreation facilities

•  In close proximity to future growth areas – West Maddingley and Stonehill Estate.

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Disadvantages

•  Limited access if operated during existing seasonal pool openings months (Dec – March)

•  Limited access if open during existing operating hours (Weather dependent - 3.00pm – 6.00pm, 11.00am-7.00pm, 1.00pm-4.00pm)

•  The site is on the banks of the Werribee River and has a number of planning overlays including environmental, heritage, erosion, and development and design

•  Potential increase in traffic to Grant Street

Ballan Outdoor Pool Site

Advantages

•  Council owned land

•  Colocated with seasonal pool

•  Lower build cost, e.g. utility services, share chemical storage

•  Lower operating costs due to trained staff on site

•  Shared maintenance and security with seasonal pool

•  Park setting with existing dry play equipment, shade and BBQ nearby

•  Adds exciting components to existing facilities

•  Space for further compatible recreational activities. E.g. Skate Park

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Disadvantages

•  Limited access if operated during existing seasonal pool opening months (Dec – March)

•  Limited access if open during existing operating hours (Weather dependent - 3.00pm – 6.00pm, 11.00am-7.00pm, 1.00pm-4.00pm)

•  Not a highly visible site for passing traffic

•  Flood prone

•  Not directly serviced by public bus

Locations – Advantages / Disadvantages

Locations – Advantages / Disadvantages Maddingley Park

Advantages

•  Established park setting

•  Adds exciting components to existing “Adventure Playground” facilities

•  Walking distance to public bus and 7 min walk from train station

•  Natural shade

•  Central location in Moorabool’s largest town

•  Some space for future expansion

•  Established picnic and sports facilities adjacent

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Disadvantages

•  Not visible to passing traffic

•  Higher build costs than other potential sites sites

•  Higher operating costs than other potential sites as no immediate facilities to colocate with

•  Hard landscape may be less compatible largely green and historic landscape of the surround parkland

•  Longer response times to minor maintenance matters without on site supervision that can be provided at outdoor pool sites

•  Parking not easily accessible

Locations – Advantages / Disadvantages Federation Avenue Park, Darley

Advantages

•  Would be visible on main road

•  Adds value to existing park setting

•  Adds exciting components to basic existing facilities

•  Natural water features nearby complements water play

•  Public bus service within 10 minutes walk

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Disadvantages

•  Higher build costs as little support facilities available

•  Higher operating costs as no existing aquatic services in the vicinity

•  Longer response times to minor maintenance matters

•  Pedestrian access limited by river and busy road

•  Parking used by heavy vehicles

Appendix 4. Case Studies Eureka Pool, City of Ballarat

Eureka Waterplay: Capital Cost $540,000 (ex GST)

August 2015

The concrete pad size is 18m x 12.5m (350mm thick base)

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Filtration system (inside an existing plant room shed) consisted of sand filters, commercial pumps for filtration and features, liquid chlorine/acid dosing system, 18,000L concrete in-ground balance tank, manifold and solenoid valves for feature control, full electrical switchboard and wiring.

There was significant ground remediation required for this concrete pad since it was situated on low grade ‘fill’ with approx. 2.6m of unsuitable material which needed screw piles through it (up to 5m deep) along with void former beneath the concrete slab to allow for the seasonal swelling of the ground (~75mm).

This was an additional cost to the client of approx. $100K (ex GST) which included the site cut and removal of spoil for the special thickenings in the slab to accommodate the hydraulic pipework.

Facilities colocated with splash park: 50m & 25m outdoor pool; heated toddler pool; playground; BBQ area

Operating Cost – Apx $900 per month not including staff costs

Operating Hours – 6.30am – 9.00pm

Season - December to March

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Date constructed:

•  2014 (replaced outdoor pool)

Capital costs:

•  $570,000 (not including associated facilities)

Operating Cost:

•  Staffing $5,500 per month approx. + water, chemicals, maintenance, management

Usage:

•  200/300 on busy day. Peak usage January – February

Facilities colocated with splash park: •  Oval •  Men’s shed •  Playground •  Change rooms •  BBQs •  Shelter

•  Shade structure

Seasonal:

•  October – March

Hours: •  October – November 10am-6pm December – March 9am – 8pm

District Park: Outdoor Pool Replacement Long Gully Splash Park – City of Greater Bendigo

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Date constructed:

•  2011 (constructed over old pool)

Facilities colocated with splash park:

•  Playground

•  BBQ facilities

•  Grass area

•  Parking

•  Shelters

•  Toilets

Seasonal:

•  September - April

Hours:

•  8am - 9pm

District Park: Replacement for Outdoor pool Seville Water Play Park – Yarra Ranges

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Date constructed:

•  2013 - 2016

Capital costs:

•  Total Playground = $1.87m

•  Total water component of park= $718,500

•  Water Play Infrastructure = $450,00

•  Splash pad = $87,500

Temperature/Usage (per day):

•  26C+ apx 100 people

•  26-30C – apx 250 people

•  30C+ apx 400 people


•  Dry play equipment

•  Covered BBQ area

•  Change room facilities

Seasonal (Splash Park):

•  December – March

Hours:

•  10am -8pm

Major Destination Park The Community Bank Adventure Playground Wallan, Mitchell Shire

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Date constructed:

•  2013 - 2014

Capital costs:

•  $462,000

Operating costs:

•  Not confirmed


•  BBQ

•  Bike Rack

•  Shade

•  Seating

Seasonal Pool:

•  November – April

Hours:

•  9am-9pm

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