Aquatic facilities, and how they are used by the communities they serve, are continually evolving.

When developing strategies for developing aquatic facilities, we ensure that the latest trends and innovations are coupled with the desires of our clients. Utilising all of our technical and creative resources, our facility plans not only capture the imagination, but also greatly add to the ongoing viability of the venue.

Our team members have significant senior local government experience, including planning and managing aquatic facilities. As a result, our plans are realistic and developed in a manner to ensure effective implementation.

Maryborough City Council

Council recognised the need to undertake a major redevelopment of its existing aquatic centre and employed ROSS Planning to determine the feasibility of such a project.

Detailed consultation and benchmarking of similar facilities within the region was undertaken to develop concept designs for the redevelopment. The ongoing viability of the upgraded facility was then tested.

Due to the high cost of constructing aquatic facilities, the study recommended Council stage the redevelopment, and provided an appropriate implementation plan. Alternative development options were also provided, along with further recommendations regarding financial management and operational procedures.

Whitsunday Regional Council

The purpose of this project was to develop a master plan for the Proserpine Memorial Swimming Pool to guide the immediate to medium term (10 years) upgrade of the venue.

An implementation strategy, based on realistic funding sources (both Council and external), was also included in the final documentation.
Consultation was extensive, including key stakeholders, existing and potential user groups, and the general community.

The master plan, including the conceptual designs, was developed to maximise Council’s ability to attract external funding such as the state government’s Major Facilities Program.

• Sunnybank Community and Sports Club - Feasibility Study for an Aquatics Centre and Fitness Gymnasium
• Darwin City Council - Aquatic Facilities Master Plan
• Ipswich City Council - Regional Aquatic Leisure Facility Feasibility Study (sub-consultant
• Maryborough City Council - Feasibility Study and Master Plan
• Noosa Council - Aquatic Facilities Review
• Whitsunday Regional Council - Proserpine Pool Master Plan and Implementation Strategy

Download Project sheet: Aquatic facilities planning (pdf)