AUSTRALIAN-MADE AQUATIC ELEMENTS

With the demand for Australian-made aquatic equipment in the recreation market growing, the Atlantis Liquid Dynamics range ensures designers can obtain the aesthetics they crave, while achieving the quality and delivery timelines they need.

Using the best quality materials and a secured supply chain, delivery is available across Australia, supported by specification and installation documentation.

All measurements are in metric units and flow rates provided in litres per minute, making it easier to work within design software and marry into construction infrastructure on the job site.

PROJECT CASE STUDY | GCAC, Moranbah

A contemporary tropical oasis with a beach entry, wading pool and interactive water play experiences.

The layered Delta shapes of the splash pad, wading pool entry and pool itself provide a gentle edging and entry to the waterpark experience, paying homage to the tessellations found around outback pools that ebb and flow with the seasonal rains.

Ensuring all levels of the space are activated, the splashpad features elevated structural elements and interactive aquatic features at the ground level, along with spaces of quiet for reflection and socialisation, regardless of age or ability.

The Purple Berry Dipper Trees (in Duo and Triple form) feature beautifully formed spherical tipping buckets that fill and tip seemingly at random. The bright purple berries are a re-imagined representation of the Burdekin Plum (Pleiogynium timorense), a sweet fruit native to the Isaac Region. At 3.9m high, the curved stainless-steel posts add a beautiful architectural element to the splashpad and encourage users to engage in play across all levels.

Inset within the wading pool entry, Duel 4 Arches and immersive Ohio Rings add an interactive element alongside the water depth. Integrated ground sprays surrounding the wading pool allow children to interact with the water flows and build their water confidence without having to be fully submerged.

Standing between 1100 and 1500mm high, triple Dude elements have been placed on the perimeter of the splashpad, spraying water onto users below.

Designed to encourage imaginative play, children can see these elements as see monsters, dolphins or birds drinking from the splashpad. Allowing them to engage and make up their own narrative provides so much value for children as they learn and explore.

An active space has been provided for older users with Blaster cannons – epic water cannons with a user directed spray arc. There are two single Blasters in this space, offering users the ability to move the spray position for maximum competitive soaking!

All water flows have been designed to be gentle enough for toddlers but engaging enough for children up to 8 years old to want to play.  Entry to the splashpad and equipment circulation has been designed to allow all-abilities access.

All splashpark features are installed on an embed system and can be removed and/or upgraded for maintenance or serviceability, quickly and easily. Through innovative design, the new splashpark utilises the existing plantroom infrastructure and footprint of the old facility.  An additional UV system has been installed for optimum sanitisation in a zero-depth environment and shelters, tables and seating and extensive plantings have been added for all-day user comfort.

The $1.2 million project was made possible through the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland program.

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