Sydney pools have long been an icon. From iconic photographs like Bondi Icebergs pool and picturesque harbour pools to Instagrammable snapshots, Sydney pools have long been beloved by Instagrammers and are regularly shared across their feeds. But while sydney pools may look stunning in photographs, maintaining them requires much more than taking quick snapshots each summer – you must ensure it remains in perfect condition all year round!
Maintaining an in pristine and functional pool can be costly both monetarily and environmentally. Luckily, there are products on the market which can help lower its environmental footprint while simultaneously saving on energy bills. With the appropriate combination of products you can maintain the appearance of your Sydney pool all year long whilst saving energy bills!
Australians love swimming. In fact, nine out of ten Australians live within 20 minutes’ driving distance of an aquatic centre; but access varies widely among council areas: inner-city Parramatta has over 14,000 residents per aquatic center while Mosman only has over 7,000 per aquatic centre – further compounding this issue of access. Furthermore, certain pools in rural or regional areas only open seasonally which further limits availability.
Icebergs pool at Bondi Beach is among the over 100 ocean pools across New South Wales that are considered of national significance. Constructed of rock – often cut out of headlands – these ocean pools contain sea water that surges over their sides. Most are maintained by private clubs and offer swim lanes so swimmers can use them when the ocean becomes unsafe for children, elderly, or disabled swimmers; others serve as scenic backdrops for events such as the Bondi to Bronte swim.
Construction has not been smooth. A number of issues, including Covid pandemic and PricewaterhouseCoopers health review have diverted resources away from building the pool; thus pushing back its opening date by more than five years and increasing costs to over $100m.
Kylea Tink, independent federal member for North Sydney, describes this project as an exemplar of how not to carry out infrastructure projects. According to Tink, its problems started after the government provided a $10m pre-election cash injection specifically targeted for regional and remote women’s sports, setting it on an accelerated timeline than would otherwise have occurred.
When selecting a pool builder, it pays to look beyond photos alone. Crystal pools provide superior master-built pools with extra quality inclusions at comparable costs to other builders; plus all their pools use solar energy to help reduce household electricity bills and carbon footprint. To discover how a Crystal pool could make the ideal addition to your home, reach out today – our experienced builders can answer any queries regarding our eco-friendly solutions!