Sydney offers many swimming pool choices, yet selecting one to meet your home and lifestyle requirements is no simple matter. When making this important choice, several aspects must be considered such as cost, location, usage plans etc.
Are You Ready To Take the Plunge? When making the jump into pool ownership, it is vitally important that you choose a qualified builder who adheres to Australian pool building codes. In addition, having a geotechnical survey performed can reveal whether there are rocks or unstable soil that might hinder installation and you should also check whether their insurance covers both construction as well as warranty periods for their pool installation project.
Sydney boasts more ocean pools than any other city worldwide, making its public pools beloved destinations for both residents and visitors alike. But the story behind these iconic swim spots may be more complicated than you realize.
Ocean pools are man-made public seawater pools located along a surf coast that are designed to allow waves to wash over them. The first such pools were established in Sydney during the early 19th century when few Sydneysiders used beaches as recreational spaces; at that time these baths were gender segregated – men bathing separately at different times (as at Bondi and Bronte) or using separate pools (Waverley, Randwick and Kiama).
Following World War II, Sydney’s coastal suburbs saw an explosion in ocean-front living due to improved sewage disposal schemes that dramatically increased water quality on Sydney beaches – leading to an explosion of ocean pools as gathering places for beachgoers and surf lifesavers alike when conditions became too rough or dangerous for their training in the ocean itself. Ocean pools became community hubs used as public gathering places by beachgoers as well as surf lifesavers to practice when surf conditions became dangerous; additionally improved sewage disposal schemes in the 1990s increased ocean pool popularity further due to improving water quality on Sydney beaches – adding further popularity by their increasing water quality on Sydney beaches, making ocean pools even more popular than before!
Sydney’s ocean pools offer much to appreciate, from their idyllic scenery and relaxed vibe, to their reputation-sullying planning saga at North Sydney Pool as just one example of numerous political missteps that have undermined this iconic public pool. Unfortunately, however, their history of political intrigue and corruption has marred their standing considerably – such as tarnishing its name.
Are you ready to create your own slice of paradise? Start with an experienced Sydney pool builder. The pool builders featured in Sydney Outdoor Design + Finishing Touches magazine’s Sydney Outdoor Design + Finishing Touches chapter can assist in crafting the ideal space, including frameless-glass pool fencing, contemporary Australian native landscaping features, the hottest furniture trends and latest filtration technologies.