UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
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A riverside pool encourages exercise and active activities such as swimming, kayaking and playing outdoors, which have physical and mental health benefits.
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Heatwaves can present a serious health risk to the community, particularly vulnerable populations. Access to a pool and a thermally comfortable public space provides relief and escape from the heat.
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The design encourages the community to spend time in nature which is associated with improved mental health.
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The remediation of the Parramatta River reduces public health risks associated with contact with contaminated soils or water.
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This project explores the potential of public infrastructure to be an asset to both the community and the environment.
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The pool design presents an alternative to high-tech infrastructure such as an indoor swim centre or an artificial wave-pool venue in favour of a low-tech approach that harnesses the natural resource of the Parramatta River.
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The project employs Water Sensitive Urban Design and bioremediation technologies and shows ways in which they can be playfully integrated into a playful urban domain.
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A new pool at Sydney Olympic Park addresses the issue of urban heat-related spatial inequality in Western Sydney by providing a place of relief on hot days.
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The pool is designed to be low-maintenence, with low-operating costs and low energy consumption, as it uses only natural river water.
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As a public resource it encourages water safety awareness and swimming skills to communities that might be discouraged by distance to a pool or the cost of accessing a private swimming centre.
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The kiosk provides an opportunity for Sydney Olympic Park to generate revenue that can be used for general upkeep of the facility and bioremediation systems.
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The selected site is a short stroll from a ferry stop, to promote accessibility for those without cars.
By allowing the community to swim in and enjoy the Parramatta River, the project encourages a personal connection to and investment in the environment.
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