Australia’s latest Poolpod accessibility hoist installed at Shepparton Aquamoves

Aquamoves Lakeside Shepparton’s indoor 25 metre pool was upgraded last week to allow for the integration of the latest Australian installation of the multi-award winning Poolpod swimming pool lift.

Developed in the UK for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Poolpod pool platform lift is an elegant pool lift that increases accessibility for Aquamoves’ 25 metre pool.

The Poolpod has been designed for any swimmer who is unable to safely use a pool ladder or steps. Swimmers can choose to use the Poolpod with its custom designed submersible wheelchair or alternatively remain standing while they are lowered safely and securely into the water. Ascent, descent and depth can all be controlled with a button free RFID proximity wristband.

Greater Shepparton City Council Director Community, Kaye Thomson said the installation of the Poolpod is in response to community feedback received through the ongoing development of Aquamoves’ 10-year Master Plan..

Thomson stated “we are committed to improving facility access for residents and visitors alike and the Aquamoves Master Plan is ensuring Council has a strong focus on increasing accessibility across all areas of the centre into the future.

“The installation of the Poolpod is a great step in this direction and will provide community members who have reduced mobility with dignified and independent access to the water.”

Easy to install in new facilities but also able to be retrofitted to existing pools, Poolpod’s developers explain “Poolpod is a perfect replacement for a pool hoist; its compact, easy to retrofit and appeals to swimmers with a wider range of mobility difficulties. 

“The system can lower demands on pool staff and offers the greatest level of independence to customers. Adopting the Poolpod system can attract new customers to a swimming pool.”

For more information go to poolpodproducts.com/