Naturally-looking swimming pool colour

When the sun is out it is a light soft blue and when it is overcast it is a broody deep rock colour which is just beautiful. They had natural stone already chosen in their mind so choosing the pool colour felt really easy for them.

The No. 1 family pool for this family

The pool area was designed for family life and the X-trainer was always the pool they liked. The shape has the 4 corners with access points (either the 2 bench seats at the deep end or the step and bench in the shallow ends). No matter how many people are in the pool there are spaces for everyone.

Great looking water features

Sunpod is great for kids to play or just for anyone to sit, lay down and soak in the sun or just look at it. The water wall water feature has the same natural design with stones.

Pool waiting for the house to be finished

The pool and spa was installed after the house was knocked down & cleared allowing great access for the pool build. The pool needed a protection cover on the pool during the entire house build which was bolted onto the concrete beam so that a temporary fence was not needed and pool and spa was made safe.

Pool finalisation and landscaping

After the house was at lockup the house builder allowed us back on site to remove the protection cover and then hook up the pool equipment. This meant the client could continue on with the landscaping whilst the house was being completed.

Pool and spa combo with Sunpod

There is a Sunpod water feature between the pool and the spa so that the water runs off the pod into the pool and spa. It makes the pod glisten and provide a soft and subtle water feature. It also connects the pool and spa visually.

Managing / heating different parts of the pool

The spa can be managed either independently to the pool or with the pool. This means they can heat the spa on its own OR together OR just the pool on its own. You have all those options via valves that close off the different options. When they have finished with the spa they can go back to normal pool mode which means the water mixes with the pool making the spa clean so easy.

A project with difficult access

A family home that had tricky access through a well established garden. The dig was restricted with their existing brick fence so smaller machinery had to be brought in to do the excavation. The pool placement was easy as it was just over the top but digging the hole and removing the soil was the more challenging part of this project.

Positioning the spa

The spa was also installed 600mm higher than the pool for two reasons. Firstly, it created a seating area when in the pool zone and secondly, it was easier to step up and into the spa – rather than step down to the spa.

Pool heating

The gas booster heating allowed the spa quick heat up time and was a backup to the solar system for the pool. This was a family pool area and they could also heat the pool up for birthday parties all year round.

The client had to get permission from the neighbouring Body Corp of units next door to allow access for the dig and pool placement.

Lap pools were always considered just for water-view houses in Sydney previously however lap pools were not just about swimming laps. The simple clean design gives a beautiful look and in the ever-narrowing backyards – the Lap pool is very practical and beautiful.

Choosing the pool colour

The owners wanted a dark blue colour giving the courtyard space a sophisticated look. We provided the provisional pipework for the water feature and they created the water wall that also enhanced the space.

Gas pool heater

It was heated with a gas heater for the times when their family visited, and they could heat up the pool anytime of the year.

Installing the pool during the house build

The pool had to go in halfway through the house build as we were not able to get access once the front part of the house was built. We fully installed the pool and ran the pipe work and capped them off at the final equipment location. They put a protection cover over the pool during the remainder of the house build.

Pool landscaping

When the house was nearly at completion, we returned to remove the protection cover and install the pool filtration equipment. Most of the installation had been done at stage one so this stage was only the equipment. We connected everything up and then they brought in the landscapers to do the paving and finish of the waterwall they had built.

Lap pool for family entertainment

Though it is a lap pool for swimming it really got much more use as a family entertaining pool. They had a spot at the rear of the property they could have positioned the pool but they wanted the pool to be part of their everyday living hence why it almost became like a courtyard pool / alfresco zone.

Why choose a lap pool

The space in this property was not strictly limited but it was quite narrow. The owners could have put in a wider pool, but they wanted the lines to work with their wall and house. They also wanted the spa to look like it was part of the pool and not ‘just added to the end.

Heating the pool

They had a big gas heater for the spa for quick heat up on demand which also allowed them to heat the pool when they wanted. The pool is visible from many areas of the house hence they needed it to be self cleaning so it was always clean.

Choosing a Vivid pool colour

They chose royal blue as they wanted a deeper looking blue colour. They have the pool lights on at night regularly which means it doesn’t matter what colour pool at night it was given the multi colour lights gives them green, magenta, red and several different shades of blue. However, during the day the sun gives the pool different shades of the royal blue, when overcast it is quite a dark blue and then the water colour becomes very radiant when the sun shines. They love the colour. 50 shades of blue they call it.

Fill was removed using wheel barrows due to poor access. Pool is finished with glass mosaic waterline tiles, natural stone paving and a hardwood timber deck.

The Vogue swimming pool has been installed to take advantage of the design of the home allowing for the indoor-outdoor feel and flow from living to entertaining. The pool is finished with a silver travertine natural stone paver both on the waterline and around the pool surround.

The hardwood timber deck features LED lights installed flush for an added wow factor.

Renovating a dog training centre

The Seeing Eye Dog Association SEDA was doing a renovation of their premises in Kensington. This is the centre that they train & house dogs for the visually impaired. They were expanding the number of dogs that could be housed and trained. They were upgrading the kennels (and increasing the number of kennels), building a wash bay and swimming pool.

Automatic cleaning system

We were lucky enough to work with the design team from the start to build a self-cleaning pool with a slight alteration….we had to build a ramp for the dogs to walk in and out of the pool. The Nexus technology with Compass Pools Australia was allowing us to customise these standard shape shells (we had them build the shell with a ‘cut out’ following a 1-100 slope or fall with a flat area). SEDA were able to get the huge benefit of an easy to maintain fibreglass swimming pool but with the benefit of customising to suit their unique needs – a feature that was traditionally only available in concrete pool design.

The dogs shed a lot of hair so even our Vantage self-cleaning system was able to cope with this heavy load. It was built with a salt chlorinator and the heating was a combination of solar heating with a heat pump. They needed to maintain 26 degrees all year round.

Working with the commercial contractor

During the build, we had to work with the commercial contractor who was building the kennels/wash bay and new training grounds and the swimming pool was only one part of the large project. The trickier part of the build was during the design phase – the ramp design (the fall and length) was based on the trainers practical understanding of how they work with the dogs and what they felt was needed – there was no ‘rule book’ to follow. They knew the dogs the best so we wanted to deliver the ramp suitable and easy for them to use whilst training.

We also had the pool raised higher and had to build up around the pool as they wanted to be able to have the pool sitting higher.

A self-cleaning Compass fibreglass pool

This beautiful self-cleaning fibreglass pool has been built for Dean and his family in Geelong, VIC by Gordon Ave Pools & Spas. Dean’s daughters and the whole family have been enjoying the pool since, not having to clean it at all. They also love how helpful and flexible Gordon Ave Pools & Spas are in case they need assistance with their pool.

A pool enjoyed by the whole family

Not having to clean the pool at all, Dean’s whole family can relax and swim in the pool without all the hassle connected with its cleaning. Dean enjoys having his two teenage girls around instead of spending time away from home. This is just another reason for families opting for Compass pools to transform their backyards.

Thinking of your own pool?

If you are thinking of a swimming pool and would like to have a similar one built in your backyard, please fill out the free pool quote request and an authorised Compass Pools dealer nearest to you will provide you with a customised non-obligatory pool quote.

A Bi-luminite Compass fibreglass pool

This pool just looks fantastic in the Bi-luminite Quartz colour, containing large reflective chips, creating a 3D effect in the water. Gordon Ave Pools & Spa, Compass Pools authorised dealer for the Geelong area, have built this wonderful self-cleaning pool.

A pool that cleans itself

The pool owners do not have to spend time cleaning the pool, as the inbuild Vantage self-cleaning system takes care of the cleaning. This fibreglass swimming pool has been built on a flat site, thus, is a traditional inground pool. It has a great looking water wall feature, adding some tranquillity to the perfect mix of leisure, relax and lifestyle.

Transform your backyard

If you are thinking of a swimming pool and would like to have a similar one built in your backyard, please fill out the free pool quote request and an authorised Compass Pools dealer nearest to you will provide you with a customised non-obligatory pool quote.

Compass Vogue pool in Royal Blue colour

This awesome pool was built for Chris & Tony by Compass Pools Melbourne who worked closely with the house builder to time the pool installation. It was what they refer to as a sleeper pool – the house builder did the site cut on the entire block and Compass Pools Melbourne then installed the pool, including filling with water and installing the concrete beam.

Building the pool before the house

The pool was then protected using a protection lid and the pool builder has run the pool pipes to the final pool equipment location. The house builder then built the house. Afterwards, Compass Pools Melbourne came back at lock up and removed the cover and installed the pool equipment and turned it on. While Chris and her family were moving into the house the landscapers were finishing off the paving. There would have been very little access to the backyard after the house would have been built so it would have cost them so much more to install after.

Features of this pool

The pool features the Vantage self-cleaning system which takes care of the pool cleaning. It’s heated up by a 400mj gas heater and has an automatic water filler so that Chris & Tony do not need to check and adjust the water level. The deck jet water feature with a separate pump adds to the amazing look of this Royal Blue fibreglass pool.

Get your own Compass pool

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Awesome pool installation

This gorgeous self-cleaning Compass fibreglass pool and spa combination was built by Compass Pools Melbourne. The X-Trainer 8.2 pool is accompanied by a X-Trainer spa to create a stunning home oasis for Amir, the pool owner.

Features of this pool

A large gas heater is used to heat both the pool and the spa. A spa water feature known as a ‘sunken spa’ was built, allowing the water to look like one body of water, however, the spa can heat separately or the pool and spa can be heated all together.

Transform your backyard

If you are thinking of a swimming pool and would like to have a similar one built in your backyard, please fill out the free pool quote request and an authorised Compass Pools dealer nearest to you will provide you with a customised non-obligatory pool quote.

Complete backyard transformation

This pool is the gem of the backyard. Nicole and her family love it even when they are not swimming in it as it is such a pleasure to look at it. This Vogue fibreglass pool in the Pearl Bi-luminite colour completely transformed their backyard and just adds to the feeling of beauty and luxury. This swimming pool featured the Vantage self-cleaning system which automatically takes care of cleaning the pool, without the owner needing to lift the finger. The attached Sunpod (sometimes called “Bubbler”) water feature also contributes to the amazing look & feel of this beautiful pool installation by Compass Pools Melbourne.

Some of the features of this swimming pool

The hidden solar pool cover (Sunbather hidden blanket) keeps the heat inside the pool, minimising both heat and water losses. The pool is heated by a combination of an Astral gas heater and Sunbather solar heating. The Sunpod water feature runs on a separate pump. Another feature of this pool is the automatic water leveller so that the pool owners do not need to check the water level and adjust it manually.

The Alfresco area

When installing the pool, Compass Pools Melbourne, the Compass Pools authorised pool dealer for the Greater Melbourne area, worked with the landscaper to lift the height of the pool by 300mm. This has assisted them in matching the future Alfresco area with the pool area to achieve the feeling of one integrated zone.