Robelle Domain Orion Lagoon
About the project
Covering 24 hectares, Robelle Domain is a master planned parkland created to provide a link between the major precincts of Springfield. JMac completed stage 1 of the development in 2011, which has now become one of the City of Ipswich’s most successful public spaces. JMac was further engaged as the design and construct contractor to create one of the biggest public lagoon style swimming pools in the southern hemisphere. The entire design from inception to completion was developed considering all Disability Discrimination Act and Crime Prevention through Environmental Design requirements.
Scope
Design and construction of a 3800m2 lagoon
Design and construction of kiosk, pump room and two amenity buildings
Installation of 3500m3 of soil
Supply and laying of 11,000m2 of turf
Supply and planting of over 14,000 plants ranging from tube stock to ex-ground trees
Pouring of 4000m2 of concrete including for vehicle rated concrete paths and a suspended bridge across the lagoon
Supply and installation of feature lighting integrated into the control system constructed in stage 1
Outcomes
Construction and design efficiencies offered by JMac saved the client $1 million which they could reinvest into the project and subsequently expand on the original design.
The topography of the site was incorporated during the design of the lagoon’s pumps which led to minimised final operating costs.
The useability of the final product was considered at every stage of the project with lagoon lighting programmed to not interfere with security cameras and the addition of a second amenities block near the shallow area of the lagoon, so parents of small children did not have to walk too far.