Sapphire Aquatic Centre
Highlights
- Swim in the six-lane heated 25-metre lap pool for a refreshing workout all year round.
- Splash in the children's pool featuring fun water spray elements for endless family enjoyment.
- Relax on the expansive lawn area with tree shade, perfect for unwinding after a swim.
- Enjoy locally roasted coffee at the kiosk while soaking in the vibrant atmosphere of Pambula Beach.
Sapphire Aquatic Centre is a multi-purpose aquatic and leisure centre situated on the far south coast of Pambula Beach, next to the Pambula Beach Sporting Complex.
The year-round facility consists of a six-lane indoor heated 25-metre lap pool, multi-purpose program pool and children’s splash pool with water spray features. Each pool has ramp access, as well as the facility, has accessible facility entry points, change facilities and equipment.
They also have a fully equipment gym, 3 World Squash Federation (WSF) standard squash courts, a kiosk and a retail area supplying locally roasted coffee, as well as an expansive lawn area with play equipment and tree shade.
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- Wheelchair access to spa/gym.
- A wheelchair/scooter charging station (power point) in an accessible location is available.
- Portable hoist is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.