An Oasis of Relaxation

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Optimising a sloping site creates a designated pool and spa area, a haven of tranquillity in a busy Sydney suburb.

Juggling the demands of a busy work schedule, these clients wanted to enjoy their free time with family at home in Gladesville, on Sydney’s lower north shore, and a dedicated pool and spa area on their sloping block was the answer.

Designed by the clients in conjunction with their architect, the modern rectangular pool and spa area was to take advantage of and lead up to the top part of the backyard. An oasis for recreation and entertainment, this designated space also incorporates a retaining wall, stairs and extended paving. “The pool has been constructed to be a feature of the raised area at the rear of the site and become another entertainment spot in the backyard,” explains Jade Swimming Pools, who built the 8m-long pool and 3m x 2m spa.

Crisp-white limestone paving and coping features to the pool and surrounds, creating a light, bright and cool appearance. “Our clients also wanted a finish to replicate a white and blue theme, and this was achieved through the finishes to the interior and exterior of the pool and spa,” says Jade.

As is often the case with sloping blocks, site access was an issue. Machinery entered through a neighbouring property, with mini machines used to remove spoils.

This sophisticated project is yet another example of Jade Swimming Pools’ ability to provide clients with their vision — a key ingredient to the company’s many years of success. Through in depth consultations using 3D imaging, the team visually walks clients through their dream pool area before it is even built, ensuring the finished product remains true to its surroundings and the client’s needs. This approach has seen Jade Swimming Pools win several SPASA and Master Builders Association awards over the years at metropolitan, state and national levels, including an incredible 11 accolades in 2018 at the SPASA NSW and ACT Awards.

At the 2023 SPASA NSW and ACT Awards for Excellence, Jade was a national finalist and NSW gold winner in the Courtyard or Small Pool over $80,000 category, and highly commended NSW for Inground Concrete Spa. At the 2022 SPASA NSW and ACT Awards for Excellence, Jade received the National Finalist Award for Residential Water Feature, the gold award for Residential Water Feature, and received Highly Commended awards for both Concrete Pools up to $60,000 and Residential Lighting Feature.

John and Helen Daniel started Jade Swimming Pools and their son Matthew is now part of the team. The company currently builds between 30 and 40 pools a year. Specific areas of construction range from the lower Blue Mountains to Sydney’s eastern suburbs, northern suburbs, Hawkesbury, western suburbs and inner west.

Jade specialises in family pools by creating the dream and bringing it to reality, regardless of site difficulties, limited access, varying terrains or other site conditions. “After contract signing, we look at the quickest option for arranging approvals and plans (unless already approved, which occurs in some instances),” explains the Jade Pools team. “Our aim is to start the excavation process within two to three weeks of approvals and after the excavation, steel work, plumbing and concreting, the shell sits for up to four weeks for curing before the cosmetic finishes to the pool commence. During the cosmetic stage, we install filtration and heating (if specified) and the fencing is then installed/approved prior to the final finish being applied to the interior. In some instances, the clients will be building a new home and the pool is put on hold while the house is constructed. Then we return to finish the pool after the house is handed over.”

Jade Swimming Pools is a member of SPASA (NSW and ACT), the Housing Industry Association of NSW and the Master Builders Association of NSW.

At a glance

Pool built by: Jade Swimming Pools
Size of pool: 8m x 3m (1.2m to 1.8m depth) with 3m x 2m spa
Construction: Concrete and reinforced steel
Filtration: Sunlover Oasis mineral pool system
Sanitisation: CX25 salt and mineral with pH Logix
Heating: Oasis X24 (24kW) heat pumps
Pool cleaner: Freerider FR1000IQ cordless robotic with lithium-ion battery
Automation: Oasis Smart Aquatics automation with Smart Chem
Lighting: Four EVOMax multi-coloured LEDs with remote control
Paving and coping: White limestone to pool and surrounds
Interior: Jewels4Pools — FW50
Special feature: Sunbather Downunder pool blanket in purpose-built tank
Fencing: Frameless glass fencing by WBR City Fencing