Pool Upgrades
Harden Memorial Swimming Pool Upgrade
Client
Hilltops Council
Duration
May 2023 – November 2023
Location
Harden NSW
Expertise
Concrete and Retaining Structures, Stormwater Drainage and Utility Services , Urban Spaces
The existing pool infrastructure required upgrades to meet modern safety and accessibility standards. Key systems, including filtration, plumbing, and electrical, had reached the end of their service life.
Project Scope
- Demolition and disposal works, including safe removal of redundant services
- Review of existing electrical, hydraulic and mechanical services
- Electrical connection of new materials and equipment to existing power supply
- Concrete supply and installation
- Supply and installation of all filtration plant equipment
- Supply and installation of a Pool Hoist with Platform Lift and Aquatic Wheelchair
- Pipework replacement/installation and associated plumbing works
- Safe handling of hazardous substances
- New shed construction
- Rendering existing wet deck pool gutters
- Signage and marker tile supply and installation
Key Challenges
The upgrades to the pool were completed during the winter closure period, to minimise disruption to the community.
Timely Delivery to Meet Community Needs
Hilltops Council required the works to be completed during the pool’s winter closure period to ensure reopening in time for summer. Delaney Civil carefully programmed and monitored the project to meet this tight timeframe. Despite the complexity of the works, the team exceeded expectations, delivering the upgraded pool ahead of schedule and allowing the community to enjoy the facility from the start of the season.
Efficient Coordination of Specialist Works
Delaney Civil coordinated closely with Aquatic Projects to deliver specialist filtration and pump installations. The completion of the new pool shed enabled timely installation of filters, pumps, and pipework. FRP works were completed across the concourse, shed slab, footpaths, and filter room, with all major works finalised ahead of schedule. The team also seeded and restored disturbed grounds, ensuring the site was clean and welcoming for reopening.
Inclusive Design That Supports All Users
A key feature of the upgrade was the installation of a pool hoist, designed to improve accessibility for all members of the community. The new hoist, platform lift, and aquatic wheelchair provide safe and inclusive access to the pool, supporting people with mobility challenges and enabling the local community to learn foundational swimming skills.
