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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.

  • A large excavation site with concrete footings and holes, surrounded by dirt and construction materials, with a neighboring structure and trees in the background.

    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.

  • Construction site with steel rebar framework for a concrete structure, surrounded by green trees and a fence.

    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.

  • Empty in-ground swimming pool with gray concrete walls, surrounded by metal fencing and lush green trees and bushes.

    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.

  • A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a concrete deck and a black metal fence, with trees in the background.

    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.

  • Empty swimming pool under construction with exposed interior, surrounded by a beige border and metal fencing, with trees in the background and construction materials inside.
  • Empty swimming pool with dirt and water at the bottom, surrounded by a fence and patio, with construction or renovation materials and tools nearby.
  • Under construction or demolition site with excavator, debris, and tree line in background.
  • Construction site showing underground pipe installation with black and gray corrugated pipes in a gravel bed, with an excavated area and concrete edge.
  • A construction site showing the foundation with rebar framework for a building, surrounded by a fence, with trees and a few small buildings in the background under a blue sky.
  • The image shows an empty swimming pool under construction with a gray concrete finish, surrounded by a wooden framework and a metal fence. There are some pipes and construction materials inside and nearby, with trees, a house, and a cloudy sky in the background.

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