Childers 02554: Aquatic Centre Resurfacing

Childers 02554: Aquatic Centre Resurfacing

Finish :

Lagoon Blue Plain

Pool Type :

Location :

Rural QLD

Size :

33 x 12 m Lap Pool
Project Overview

How we completed the restoration

Bundaberg Regional Council engaged Fibreglaze to replace the leaking tiled interior of the Isis War Memorial Swimming Pool in Childers with a fibreglass resurfacing system. The 33m, eight-lane public pool had tiles in poor condition that Council identified as a health and safety risk.

During the June 2024 shutdown, Fibreglaze removed the existing pool tiles, prepared and repaired the underlying shell, installed the Enduratec fibreglass system across the walls, floor, access steps and backstroke pockets, renewed the expansion joints, reinstated the lane and transition markings, and installed ten recessed stainless-steel lane-rope anchors. The existing tiled gutters were retained and protected.

Work completed

  • Removed and disposed of the existing wall, floor and access-step tiles.
  • Mechanically ground and sanded the exposed substrate.
  • Completed spot repairs and applied a full screed.
  • Cored and installed ten recessed stainless-steel lane-rope anchors.
  • Installed a vinyl ester fibreglass laminate across the pool walls, floor, access steps and backstroke pockets.
  • Sanded the completed laminate and applied the AquaGuard flowcoat and topcoat finish.
  • Set out, masked and finished the lane and transition markings.
  • Repaired, cut and resealed the pool expansion joints.
  • Protected the existing tiled gutters and completed final detailing.
THE RESTORATION

The restoration, step by step

These photographs follow the work from the pool’s original condition through preparation and repair to the completed finish.

Before
Preparation
Repair
Fibreglass laminate
Finished pool
POOL ISSUES

Issues addressed in this pool

These were the main pool conditions recorded for this project. Select an issue to learn more about its common signs, possible causes and repair considerations.

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Cracks

Pool cracks range from fine surface crazing to movement-related shell damage. An inspection is needed to identify the crack type, determine whether movement is continuing and select a repair that addresses more than the visible line.
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Degrading Tiles

Loose tiles, eroded grout and cracked tiled areas can allow water behind the finish and create sharp or unstable surfaces. The tiling and substrate must be assessed before removal, repair or encapsulation is selected.
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Leaks

Unexpected water loss can come from plumbing, fittings, cracks, tile joints, liners or the pool shell. Confirming the source before repair prevents resurfacing from being used where a plumbing or site solution is required.
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