Sydney takes great pride in our city’s pool culture. Sydney boasts more ocean pools than any other, second only to Cape Town’s collection. However, not only swimmers love our city’s swimming spots – photographers, filmmakers, and tourists also appreciate them; particularly Bondi Beach attracts many from across the world for photos taken among its shimmering waters and dramatic rock pools.
Locals and visitors alike enjoy the soothing, reflective nature of pools as well as their stunning backdrop, making them beloved attractions in this vibrant city. Pool culture began forming back in late 19th and early 20th century with simple concrete bathing pools built directly into an intertidal rock platform.
Though these pools were an incredible idea at the time, they quickly proved insufficient in managing Sydney’s harsh climate and sea level rise, leading to their eventual redevelopment – this time becoming part of Sydney history and culture as part of Sydney’s legacy.
Modern pools are constructed using a mixture of concrete and fiberglass that facilitates better water circulation while using less chemical. Furthermore, these newer models are safer and more long-term durable than their timber predecessors.
Swimming pools constructed of tile also boast more consistent surfaces and easier cleaning, thus reducing bacteria and algae growth, an important consideration given that any bacteria or algae found in a pool could lead to health concerns for both humans and animals.
Sydney homes often opt for lap pools as the preferred pool size. As these shallow waters offer excellent recreational swimming and exercise benefits, lap pools also make ideal spaces for families with young children as they provide a secure environment where swimming can occur without concern for depth.
Lap pools boast not only many safety features, but also boast an energy efficiency rating and low running costs due to requiring minimal electricity consumption, and being constructed out of glass – reflecting sunlight rather than absorbing it – instead.
Pool installation can be an extensive process, but reliable contractors should provide an estimated timeline once consultation and design work have been done. This may involve back-and-forth discussions to make sure the design meets both your needs as well as any local regulations for pools.
Once construction begins, expect the frame to be complete in about six weeks, followed by spraying gunite or shotcrete which takes one or two weeks and curing and tiling which could take as much as several months depending on weather conditions and your contractor’s schedule. When finished, your pool should be ready for summer!