Tara Anglican School for Girls, North Parramatta NSW
The Situation
InterQuad was approached by the site architects during the early stages of the project to provide detailed information about the required systems and products.
As this was their first time designing a Timing and Scoring system for a commercial swimming pool, they relied on InterQuad's expertise to ensure the school's requirements were met.
- The project experienced delays over several years due to COVID-19, which impacted the availability of building supplies.
- The system installation and training which was intended to occur after construction was complete, faced scheduling challenges.
Our Solution
InterQuad was involved in the early planning stages and tendered to supply and install the Colorado Timing and Scoring System as part of the new Tara Aquatic Centre construction. The system was designed for a 25m, 8-lane competition pool, featuring touchpads at both ends.
InterQuad provided marked-up redline drawings that highlighted cable runs, Carlon box locations, wall plate positions, and scoreboard placements. These plans were essential for the pool builder to correctly position conduits before concrete was poured.
During the project, a video board was added to the design. InterQuad worked with the manufacturer and architects to determine the best size and prepared updated redline drawings. InterQuad then coordinated with the pool builder to adjust the construction plans accordingly, enabling the installer to assemble it on-site.
Handover Process
A specialised installer from the manufacturer (Colorado) was present on site for the installation and handover process. noise from the ongoing construction impacted the usability of the recorded demonstration video.
However, InterQuad's technicians and the Colorado installer ensured a thorough explanation of the system's operation.
Since project completion, InterQuad has revisited the site to provide additional training for the new pool manager.
Positive Outcomes
On the day of equipment delivery, extensive discussions were held with the main contractor to identify a safe storage area for the equipment on-site. Despite the challenges of working in an active construction environment, the installation was completed successfully.
Throughout the project, InterQuad worked collaboratively with architects, pool builders, and main contractors to address challenges as they arose.
The Tara Anglican School for Girls now boasts a state-of-the- art aquatic facility, featuring a 25m, 8-lane competition pool with a consistent 2-meter depth, ideal for swimming and water polo events. The Tara Aquatic Centre also supports a range of learn-to-swim programs for all ages and skill levels, reflecting its commitment to excellence and community engagement.
