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Recreation Swimming Ponds
Fed up with the red eyes and itchy skin that chlorine can
cause? You’re not alone. So many people are now seeking
chemical free alternatives. Swim ponds or natural pools, as
some refer to them are a chemical free alternative
delivering exceptional water quality as mother nature
intended. Bathing in a natural swim pond can leave you
feeling fresh and rejuvenated, ready to take on your next
venture. Swim ponds can be attributed to the likes of
swimming in a creek or waterhole with plants and fish, all
creating a natural balanced ecosystem.
How does a swim pond function?
Swim Ponds or Natural Pools mimic
nature and utilise plants, rocks and gravel to biologically
filter your water. Water is pumped up through a wetland
filter and normally returned to the main pond usually by means of a
waterfall, which creates oxygenation of the water. Plants in
the system take up nutrient and help deliver vital oxygen to
the environment where as rock and gravel create an immense
surface area for good microscopic beneficial bacteria to
colonise and break down waste nutrients into less harmful
substances.
How much does a recreation swimming
pond cost?
A good guide to starting budget for
a recreation swimming pond is about $50K (+ fencing) for a 7
x 5m x 1.8 m deep pond fully installed including council
permits. We use around 30 ton of rocks/boulders in a
swimming pond this size.
We can build these in ANY size or
shape though and every project is individually planned and
quoted.
Can I convert my existing pool to a
swim pond or natural pool?
Yes, providing you have the the
available space for the installation of a wetland filtration
system most pools require at least a 3m x 2,5m area as a
minimum ideally located next to the pool. we can design a
custom sized system to suit your requirements. Internal
conversions, where the wetland is installed inside the
existing pool are also possible, particularly in concrete
shell pools.
Do swim ponds or natural pools need
more maintenance than traditional pools?
No,
natural pools or swim ponds generally require less
maintenance than a traditional pool. There are still routine
chores such as emptying the skimmer basket and just like a
garden it will require periodical weeding. Regular removal
of dead and decaying plant matter is an excellent way of
exporting nutrient from the pond. Wetland filters do require
an annual deep clean and it is advised to vacuum the gravel
on the bottom annually as well. Our team can provide
training on how to carry out this work or do it for you on
an routine schedule.
Our projects are built using a combination
of a small in-house construction
team with regular specialist subcontractors helping us out. All work,
plans and permits are arranged and
managed by Think Green Landscapes and Waterscapes.
A full range of
complementary landscape design and construction services are
also available to complete the garden around your pond project.
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