Pools formed at leisure centre

Work on the Peninsula Regional Leisure Centre will see all pools formed up, most of the concrete work completed and roadworks starting in the next fortnight.

Gosford Council's manager of recreation services Mr Peter Hickman said decisions about light fittings, internal decor, graphics and signage were being made.

Expert advice was being taken on the layout of the new gymnasium and the equipment to be provided.

Work will commence soon on changes to Blackwall Rd, Alpha Rd and Welcome St, expected to be completed next year ahead of opening the centre.

The water supply for the fire hydrants on site was connected on September 10 by boring underneath Blackwall Rd.

The concrete structure for the main pool is completed and work is proceeding on the program pool.

Leak testing of main pool structure has been completed using seawater and the concrete will be cleaned before tiling takes place.

Water for the leak testing the other pools will be bore water filtered of impurities.

The main slab for the basketball and netball courts has been poured and the floor of the courts will have a sprung timber floor, which will be laid in autumn next year.

Mr Hickman said that, over the next few months, work above the ground will be seen for the first time.

The main load-bearing pillars are being constructed on both sides, north and south, of the pool.

Mr Hickman said that the final decisions about the inclusions in the pool area, such as lane dividers, starting blocks, tile designs and so on will be decided shortly, with visits to other pools scheduled.

A removable lift to assist disabled people access the main pool will be located at the shallow end and both the other pools will have wheelchair access.

Councillors are expected to pay a visit to the site in October to inspect progress.

Press release, September 24 Peter Hickman, Gosford Council