1. Glen Eira Leisure Removal of Tiles and Painting to Pools
Presented by:
Govind Kartha
Director, GK Consultancy Pty Ltd,
Mob: ,

2. Issues with Pool Tiling
Tile Delamination
Cracking of Tiles
Discolouration of Grout
Erosion of Grout
Percolation of Water to substrate
Aquatic entry $196k – 50m pool closure for 13 weeks Salaries $90k – over time with the role of the Supervisors, additional admin has been required and hours have not be moved between GL codes Utilities $61k – Junes haven’t been processed cleaning $60k – cleaning contract has been managed effectively and periodical cleaning has not been completed within timeframes

3. Resultant Problems with Failure of Tiling
Injuries to Users
Loss of Revenue
Additional operational expenditure
Loss of Memberships
Claims
WorkSafe inspections & Audit
Full/Partial Closing of facility
Risks to Reputation
Risk of Claims & Compensation
Accelerated Progression of Tile Failures
Unplanned Maintenance Expenditure
Increased Operations Budgetary layout
We provide a safe environment for staff to work in and the community to utilise the facilities.
For the first 5 years GESAC was the highest score in Victoria for LSV platinum Pool Accreditation with 99.61%. With only losing 2 points on facility design and things that can’t be fixed (slide pool concourse width and acid dosing positioning in the plantroom)
Platinum Pool Challenge – 1st place x 2, 2nd place x 1 and 3rd place x 1. Only facility in Victoria that has place since the program has started.
Well-developed training for pool lifeguards. Industry recommend 4 sessions a year and we deliver 6- sessions at the centre
Well established GESAC procedures and policies to support staff in performing their roles which allows management to feel comfortable which they are not on site. Also allows the Duty Manager confidence that if anything happens whilst they are working, there are processing in place to support their decision making.
Full time staff experience and knowledge

4. Way forward – Solution 1 Re-Tiling
Not a lasting solution – Re-occurance expected
Underwater Repairing – Expensive – Risk Management
Dry repairs – require emptying the pool
Cannot obviate water percolation to Substrate
Operational Cost

5. Way forward – Solution 2 PolyUrea Expensive
Intensive Surface Treatment
Better for Greenfield Sites
Not yet popular Down Under
Designs and Colours will be an issue

6. Painting (Epoxy Treatment/Pool Paint)
Way forward- Solution 3
Painting (Epoxy Treatment/Pool Paint)
Medium to Long Term Solution (6-8 years)
Widely Used
Low Maintenance
Low risk
Ease of Cleaning
No edges or Grouts

7. Way forward Re-tiling Not a lasting solution
Underwater Repairing – Expensive, Afterhours
Dry repairs – require emptying the pool
Cannot obviate water percolation to Substrate
PolyUrea
Expensive
Intensive Surface Treatment
Better for Greenfield Sites
Not yet popular Down Under
Painting (Epoxy Treatment/Pool Paint)
Medium to Long Term Solution (6-8 years)
Widely Used
Low Maintenance
Low risk

8. Way forward - An Emoji Test
Re-tiling
Not a lasting solution
Chances for further failures
12 WorkSafe notifiables
287 incidents
PolyUrea
Expensive
Intensive Surface Treatment
Better for Greenfield Sites
Not yet popular Down Under
Painting
Medium to Long Term Solution (6-8 years)
Widely Used
Low Maintenance
Low risk

9. Way forward – An Emoji test
Re-tiling
Not a lasting solution
Chances for further failures
12 WorkSafe notifiables
287 incidents
PolyUrea
Expensive
Intensive Surface Treatment
Better for Greenfield Sites
Not yet popular Down Under
Painting
Medium to Long Term Solution (6-8 years)
Widely Used
Low Maintenance
Low risk

10. Way forward Re-tiling Not a lasting solution
Chances for further failures
12 WorkSafe notifiables
287 incidents
PolyUrea
Expensive
Intensive Surface Treatment
Better for Greenfield Sites
Not yet popular Down Under
Painting
Medium to Long Term Solution (6-8 years)
Widely Used
Low Maintenance
Low risk

11. Way forward Re-tiling Not a lasting solution
Chances for further failures
12 WorkSafe notifiables
287 incidents
PolyUrea
Expensive
Intensive Surface Treatment
Better for Greenfield Sites
Not yet popular Down Under
Painting
Medium to Long Term Solution (6-8 years)
Widely Used
Low Maintenance
Low risk

12. Painting - Considerations
Emptying of Pool
Duration of Closure 2 to 4 Weeks
Round the Clock Works
Method of Tile Removal
Preparation of Surface – Grinding or Water Jetting
Surface Treatment & Repairs to Shell
Treatment to protrusions and existing Tile edges
No. of Coats & Final colour
Slip Resistance Treatment
Curing Period
Water Refill & Heating
Staff performed well under the circumstances however we are extremely lucky that something serious didn’t occur at CSC and CRC. There weren’t policies and procedures in place to support the staff working at the sites and also put Council at risk. Rostering is too time consuming and we need to review how to improve time resources spent on completing the rosters.

13. Stages of Works
Stage 1
Site Pre-works: Public Protection & Barricading
Stage 2
Tile Removal /Demolition Works/ Clearing Debris
Stage 3
Repairs prior to application of paint
Stage 4
Tiling to Seating Areas (only)
Stage 5
Coating Application- Primer
Stage 6
Coating Application First Coat
Stage 7
Coating Application Second Coat
Stage 8
Reinstate Lap Lines
Stage 9
Expansion Joint Sealent
Stage 10
Demobilisation

14. General Program of Works
Pool Refurbishment Construction Program
Stage
Description
Days 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Tile Removal / Demolition Works
Repairs
Coating Application
Expansion Joint Sealant

15. Substrate Problems

16. Surface Treatment

17. Tile Edge Treatment

18. Painting

19. Questions ?

20. Happy ? Govind Kartha Director GK Consultancy Pty Ltd,
Mob:
Govind Kartha
Director
GK Consultancy Pty Ltd,
Mob: