COBURG OLYMPIC SWIMMING POOL
50 Murray Road COBURG, MORELAND CITY
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Statement of Significance
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COBURG OLYMPIC SWIMMING POOL - Physical Description 1
The Coburg Olympic Pool complex consists of three outdoor pools in a parkland setting adjacent to the Merri Creek. The pool complex is sited in a picturesque bend of the Merri Creek at the base of the weir that forms Coburg Lake. The setting for the pool complex has a steep slope from the road level to the creek.
The carpark and entry building are located at road level on the high side of the site enabling views down to the pools from the entrance. There are some grassed areas and concrete bleachers. The main pool is a 50 m "Olympic" pool whilst the other two are small square pools. The buildings that define the site from the carpark include the corner entry and two wings of change rooms and amenities buildings.
The corner entry building has a modern expression with deep overhanging cantilevered roof and angled full length glazing. Of interest is the manner in which a smaller entry canopy beneath the main roofline extends between the inside and the outside, becoming a false ceiling within the space. Also of interest are the Castlemaine slate feature walls and the concrete brick planter boxes. The entry building is prominent in its surroundings and bold in its architectural expression. By contrast the attached amenities buildings are relatively undistinguished.Heritage Study and Grading
Moreland - City of Moreland - North of Bell Street Heritage Study
Author: Context Pty Ltd
Year: 2013
Grading: LocalMoreland Heritage Nominations Study
Author: Extent Heritage
Year: 2022
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