Bishop’s Stortford Paddling Pool
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Repaint
Rebuild
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Re imagine?
Toilets?
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History/Background
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Pool last refurbished in 2004
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Does not meet current (PWTAG) standards for water
turnover
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However: regular bacteriological tests indicate no actual problem
PWTAG compliance => new pump room 7m*3m
Budget £K105 for refurbishment subject to confirmation
of masterplan
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Two part professional re-surfacing to existing GRP liner – 16K
OK until 2009-2010, then rapid deterioration
Masterplan will go to Council December 9th 2013
Pool unused 24*7*7 months and 16*7*5 months
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Pool is at main park entrance yet not attractive when out of use
– even when refurbished
Opportunity during refurbishment?
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Repaint
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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
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Rebuild
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Rebuild existing paddling pool
bringing up to modern standards:
£K100-130
Paddle area
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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
Fountains at edge
New surround path
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Central fountain
Re imagine
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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
Paddle area
Splash area, gentle profile,
multiple features
New surround
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Re-imagine – Further views
Section
Winter /
Nightime
Smooth profile
Central feature
(summer – illuminated fountain?)
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Illumination (optional)
Feature Checklist
Features
A better fountain in the centre
Sloping sides
A water wall
Disabled access & enjoyment of the water
facility
Toilets
Shade
Add water troughs and sand play
Add water rills & troughs
A suitable slide
Maximum paddling area
Fast empty/fill
Options for winter feature
Approx price (£K)
Response %
(1)
49%
35%
31%
24%
43%
36%
24%
33%
33%
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Repaint
Re-build
Yes
Re-imagine Note
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
2
3
4
Yes
Yes
Yes
20
Very Limited
Yes
100-130
110-140
5
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
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Decisions
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Re-paint, re-build or re-imagine
Budget uplift
Toilets
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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
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Café toilets were close in option originally selected
Demand will continue, shoukld we spend the money
now eg from New Homes Bonus?
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