BRIEF
The Hamilton City Council sort design-build proposals for a new hydrotherapy pool attached to Te Rapa Waterworld to cater for the present and future hydrotherapy needs of the City as identified by the Hamilton Hydrotherapy Trust.
LHTDesign were working in conjunction with Livingstone Builders, ASC Architects and LDP, where successful in winning the bid to provide the facility.

PROJECT OUTLINE

• 550m2 floor area
• A 15m x 8m pool with a wheelchair accessible ramp entry and depths from 900mm to 1500mm
• 35°C maximum water temperature and the ability to raise the pool temperature to this level quickly
• Specially fitted out disability change rooms
• Hydrotherapy features such as massage seats and pool side handrails.
• Disability change table and hoist (supplied separately)
• UV disinfection
• Access and details to suit people with disabilities
• Energy efficiency
• Enclosure building adjacent to and linked to the existing Waterworld facility

LHTDESIGN’S SCOPE OF WORKS
As principal consultants, LHTDesign led the design team and controlled the development of the design through to construction, to a ensure project deliverables strictly in alignment with the client’s requirements

OUTCOME
Currently under construction. Completion due in June 2011. Target build value $2M

REFERENCE
For a client’s perspective contact Mike Kulpa, Project Manager - Built Environment, Hamilton City Council DDI (07) 838 6774