Project: Porirua Aquatic Centre
Sector: Aquatic Centre Changing Rooms
Project complete: August 2023
Client: Te Rauparaha Arena / Porirua City Council
Address: 17 Parumoana Street, Porirua City Centre, Porirua
The Porirua Aquatic Centre underwent a refurbishment of its accessible changing area. Meeting the diverse needs of the community and providing a well-proportioned multi-use accessible shower, changing area and toilet facility, which is both user-friendly and easy to maintain.
Brief
- supply a changing table that is for an adult-sized person
- suitable for pool changing area the table should be able to withstand the damp and chlorinated conditions
- Easy to use / clean and comfortable for both users and carers.
Solution:
The Pressalit PR-R8435318299 Adult Shower Bench BLUE fixed height 1910mm
Key Features:
Ergonomic Safety Rails:
Design: The safety rails are ergonomically designed with a lower central section.
Benefit: This design offers better access for the carer, improving the efficiency and safety during user transfers, showering, drying, changing, and dressing.
One-Hand Operation:
Functionality: The safety rail can be operated with one hand.
Benefit: This allows the carer to maintain both eye contact and physical contact with the user, ensuring continuous communication and comfort throughout the process.
Hygienic Surfaces:
Design: The table features smooth contact surfaces that are easy to clean.
Benefit: These surfaces prevent the accumulation of dirt and bacteria, promoting a more hygienic environment for both the user and the carer.
Water Collection Tray:
Design: An integrated water collection tray with an outlet is included.
Benefit: This tray prevents water from splashing on the carers or the floor, reducing the risk of slips and maintaining a clean workspace.
Comfortable Shape:
Design: The table has a slightly curved shape.
Benefit: This shape makes the table comfortable and safe for the user to lie on, reducing pressure points and enhancing the overall user experience.
Adjustable Neck Support:
Design: The neck support is adjustable and can be moved to either end of the 1800 mm table.
Benefit: This flexibility allows for customisation based on the user's needs, providing better support and comfort during use.
Quote from Vince Selby – Technical Consultant MacDonald Industries
“Porirua City Council approached MacDonald Industries for a solution to allow people with disabilities to access assisted showering and changing facilities as a part of their changing room upgrades to the city's Arena Aquatic Centre swimming pool. Considering the requirements of a sturdy accessible shower bench for an adult within a corrosive pool environment and the expectation of longevity for a public facility the Pressalit unit adds the functionality of folding up so it can be put away when not in use, an adjustable cot side to prevent users falling off, a collection tray and drain waste to prevent carers getting wet, impressive weight load capacity of up to 200kg and materials including powder-lacquered stainless steel, aluminium and plastic the Pressalit Shower Change Table was the only choice to achieve everything the council wanted and more.”
