Public and community pools

A pool that serves the whole community

A public pool is a shared facility. In one day it hosts toddler lessons, school swimming, aqua fitness, lane swimming and families at the weekend. Each group needs a different depth, temperature and atmosphere. The design decides how well one facility can serve them all, and what it costs to operate for decades.

Features that broaden the programme

• Movable floors and bulkheads to vary depth and divide the pool into zones.
• Free-form leisure pools with beach entries, slides, fountains and water play features.
• Soft Floor: a closed-cell foam layer beneath the membrane that absorbs impact and helps prevent slips and falls in shallow and high-traffic areas.
• AngelEye: underwater cameras and software that detect signs of distress and alert lifeguards in real time.

Built for long-term operation

For a municipality or operator, the purchase price is only part of the cost. Closures, maintenance, energy and future renovations determine the total. Myrtha states a structural life of more than 30 years for a correctly designed and maintained steel pool, with a membrane service cycle of 20 to 30 years. The membrane can be replaced without demolishing the structure.

We are happy to help you compare options on total lifecycle cost, not only on initial investment.