Experts in Structural Remediation Works

Bluewater Pools(Aust)Pty Ltd Case Studies

When a concrete swimming pool has “broken its back” (typically meaning that the pool has cracked or shifted significantly due to foundational movement), it can no longer be repaired without major structural work. Typically, there are two main remediation approaches: either replacing the pool or converting it into a different type of landscape feature.

CASE STUDY 01

Structural Pool Remediation
A Bluewater Pools(Aust)P/L Case Study

This Bluewater Pools case study showcases a pool remediation project. The owners of this persistently leaking pool had abandoned efforts to repair and seal the large internal cracks in the walls to stop water from leaking out. The pool has remained unused for many years while the owners weighed the options of filling it in or potentially repurposing and restoring it to its original function.

Bluewater Pools' expertise was enlisted to explore the possibility of removing the 30-year-old pool entirely or constructing a smaller, modern pool within the existing structure. Our advanced methods effectively achieved the owners' goals, ensuring efficiency, incorporating the latest technology, and delivering outstanding results.

  • Step 1

    Using a compressor and pneumatic hammers, trenches and piers were excavated along the pool walls and hammered across the pool's floor in preparation for the new pool's construction. During this process, we discovered that the pool was a Fibrecrete design, which is constructed without reinforcement steel—explaining the extensive cracking. The excavated material was removed from the site using waste bins. At Bluewater Pools, we prioritize both safety and cleanliness, never compromising on these standards.

  • Step 2

    To meet with the Structural Engineers Specifications, the new pool was constructed with integrated entry steps into the formwork, and additional reinforcement was added in a 20cm/15cm pattern, to include heavier (N16) steel bars across the pier openings to the engineer's specifications. At this stage, modern pool plumbing, electrical systems, heating manifolds, automatic pool cleaner lines, and pool lights were seamlessly installed.

  • Step 3

    The pool is shotcrete with 32mpa high strength super spray swimming pool mix. Structural engineer oversees the project from design to concrete placement and a Certificate for structural adequacy is issued.

  • Step 4

    A building code compliant certificate for structural adequacy is issued for the amazing, completed works, along with a Geotechnical Certificate and Structural Engineers Certificate. The complete project was accomplished far sooner than what would have been required in removing the old structure and constructing a smaller pool. There’s also the added benefit of the huge cost savings and the site disturbance was minimal, much to the delight of the owners.

CASE STUDY 02

Structural Pool Remediation
A Bluewater Pools(Aust)P/L Case Study

This Bluewater Pools case study showcases a pool remediation project. Efforts to repair large internal cracks in the pool walls were abandoned and the owners decided to repurpose the pool restoring it to its original function.

Bluewater Pools' expertise was enlisted to potentially construct a modern pool within the existing structure. Our advanced methods effectively achieved the owners' goals, ensuring efficiency, incorporating the latest technology, and delivering outstanding results.

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