Just about every Sydney beach has one, a little pocket of seawater to shelter swimmers from the big waves that can buffet the city’s coastline. Serene at low tide, choppy on high, they are, in many ways, the original infinity pools. Whether tame municipal pools or wild rock pools carved into the seasides of Sydney’s eastern suburbs, these aquatic sanctuaries offer a different kind of swimming experience than their paved concrete brethren and exemplify what makes Australia such a great place to live.
There’s something about the way a sdy pool feels, the way it can feel so utterly Sydney. It might be the way that the water is just so much clearer than your average suburban pool, the way that it’s a little saltier, or maybe the fact that there’s a chance something will brush you as you swim, in the same way that it could do at any of the city’s tidal pools. Whatever it is, sdy pools are magical on a hot sunny summer’s day when the sky is bright blue and the swimmers are all floating about.
They’re also a bit of a nuisance, with time restrictions and overcrowding making for a less than ideal swimming experience. But it’s possible to avoid the headaches and get all of the benefits by having your own custom Sydney Pool built in your backyard.
Owning a pool doesn’t just add value to your property, it can also improve your health and wellbeing. Swimming is great for all ages and fitness levels, and can be a particularly effective way to exercise if you have a condition such as arthritis, as it allows you to move your joints without straining them. And owning a pool means you can swim whenever you like, without having to worry about getting to the local pool before it closes at 6:00pm or dealing with crowds.
If you’re thinking about installing a pool at your property, now is the perfect time to talk to an expert. The experts featured in this issue of Outdoors NSW can help you create your dream pool, and will even give you tips on how to look after it once it’s installed.
A well-constructed, heated pool can be a great way to increase the resale value of your property, and can also offer a number of other benefits including increased exercise, relaxation, and socialising.
Pool installation is a major undertaking, and the duration of this stage will depend on your site’s location and the complexity of the design. The most straightforward pools can be completed in 1-2 weeks, but more intricate tiling designs will take longer. Once the pool shell has been cured, your installer can begin working on the more detailed tasks such as tiling and coping. In total, you’re likely to be looking at around 3-4 months for all stages of construction. To find out more about the best pool builders Sydney has to offer, read our full Outdoors NSW feature here.
