Doug Ellis Swimming Pool Monash University

The Doug Ellis pool works entailed an initial demolition of the wall and floor tiles, membrane and render from the lap pool and adjacent leisure pool. Works were undertaken while the adjacent variable floor pool remained fully operational, as well as working around mid-year examinations in the nearby Sports Hall.

The University took the opportunity to remove the “tongue” from the leisure pool and re-align the southern wall, relocating the lifting hoist and replacing lane rope anchors. Alchemy Construct provided input for an alternative design of the scum gutters to permit ease of ongoing maintenance, and a ‘wet-deck’ profile was adopted to the southern and northern sides. Similarly, custom-fabricated glass reinforced panels were installed to the leisure pool, and the balance tank re-lined to ensure longevity, addressing the detrimental effect of the harsh chemical treatment in the pool environment.

The Alchemy team ensured all works were managed sympathetic to the ongoing business operations in the immediate vicinity. Proactive and technically sound measures were implemented to overcome the substantial latent conditions encountered.