The municipality is building a new swimming pool in the Van Tuyllpark: De Watergeus. This consists of a recreational and toddler pool, a target group pool with movable bottom, a 25-meter competition pool and a sunbathing area with a beach handball court.

Figure 1: Top of pool (source: MG Photography 2023)

Accessibility is key

Accessibility is central to the design and implementation of the swimming pool and outdoor area. In this, the project team will receive advice from the organizations PBT and Visio, 2 consultancies in the field of (visual) accessibility.

In the building, for example, there will be 4 Miva toilets, 2 Miva changing rooms, an elevator and an area for assistance dogs. The outdoor area will even feature the first Miva-accessible wading pool in the Netherlands and a wheelchair-accessible spray park for the youngest visitors. Various contrasts between ceilings, walls and floors will also be taken into account, this in the context of visual accessibility.

Movable bottom

A hoist can soon be used, making all pools accessible to everyone. Extra special is the moveable floor in the target group pool. The floor can be raised and lowered in its entirety. This makes the target group pool suitable for all users.

Figure 2: Moveable bottom target pool (source: MG Photography 2023)

2024

The building will be completed by the end of 2023. Then the pool will be further decorated and the grounds around the pool landscaped. The pool will open in the summer of 2024. The grounds around the pool will be completed in the second half of 2024. In addition to the involvement of the municipality's project team, the future owner is also very pleased with the new accessible pool.

Optisport gets you moving!

Optisport provides the various activities in the pool. Exercise is good for body and mind and should be possible for everyone. 'It is our goal to let everyone exercise in a way that suits them,' says regional manager M. de Jong. 'From young to old. Healthy, disabled or rehabilitated. Our offer is very diverse and accessible.

Are you also looking forward to using the new pool? We look forward to welcoming everyone!