Goonellabah Sports And Aquatic Centre
Project Overview
Lismore City Council awarded Spantech a turn-key contract to design and construct the Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre.
Mayor of Lismore Councillor Jenny Dowell said it was “the biggest single project ever undertaken by the Council”.
The facility utilises the complete Spantech System. Spantech 370 Series panels span the 36.4 metre wide sports hall and aquatic hall. Spantech 300 Series straight panels are used for walls. The formwork used to form the mezzanine level is a galvanised Spantech 300 Series panel.
Designed in conjunction with architects Facility Design Group the project features an Aquatic Hall and a Sports Hall connected by a Central Core.
Aquatic Hall incorporates:
a heated indoor combination pool with
25 metre x 5 lane lap zone
a large program zone with access ramp, and
beach entry
separate toddlers’ pool
indoor water slide
amenities and storage facilities
concourse shower
access to kiosk
spill out areas to secured open space.
Multi-Purpose Sports Hall incorporates:
two multi-purpose indoor courts for basketball, netball, volleyball, badminton, or indoor soccer
tiered seating, and
extensive storage facilities.
The Central Core featuring the Main Entry and Foyer includes a:
Reception
Cafe with seating
Meeting room
Youth facilities and storage
Offices for sporting groups
Large amenities servicing the Sports Hall
Youth and public areas
Parents’ area and child minding zone with outdoor secure play area
administration, first aid and staff facilities
There is a lift and stairwell access to a mezzanine level where there is:
a gymnasium, and
amenities and sauna facilities
The new 140 space car park that terraces down towards Tucki Tucki Creek features extensive landscaping.
Client
Lismore City Council
Location
Goonellabah, New South Wales, Australia
Architect
Facility Design Group
Principle Contractor
Spantech
Products
Pinkenba 370
Formwork 300
