The Solution
During the winter of 2004/05 we instructed O’Brien & Price Structural
Engineers to conduct stability tests on our present swimming pool and to
propose a building solution. We then recruited Rose Project Services to
conduct a feasibility study. Utilising these results we have now found
the solution.
We need to stabilise the swimming pool as the ground it rests on offers
little support. The support method is known as 'piling'.
We intend to drive piles through the existing floor of the main swimming
pool they will go down approx 15 metres to reach solid ground. A new
reinforcement grid will be laid connecting the piles, the existing
floor, the existing walls and a new concrete floor together forming a
very solid structure. We have, via the tests, established that the
existing walls remain strong and can be retained. We will just need to
remove the surface render back to the original concrete.
- We shall level the gullies that run along the deep and shallow end of the pool to help maintain excellent water condition by surface skimming.
- We shall look to improve the flow of water within the pool and investigate the condition of all associated pipe work.
- We shall replace the slabs and drainage around the main pool and repair the low wall.
