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Sydney Waterfront Modern Pool, Sydney

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May 9, 2012

zaire_eriaz wrote:

how wide is this?

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PoshHaus

Wonderful space!

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It is 5m long.

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March 18, 2012

macypurtle wrote:

Where can I buy this! - Was this a custom design, or is it a unit that can be purchased?

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Jay Fry

What is in between the hot tub and the pool? Where do the stairs go?

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needu

Love it

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August 3, 2013

keegaja wrote:

Does this comply with new fencing laws? - Hi. Does the above ground height and gate at the base of the stairs mean this complies with NSW/Australian fencing laws? Without having an ugly boring pool fence?

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Bonnie Hunt

What is the height of the pool from ground level? It is 1.2mt for safety regs? A very clever design!

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It is over 1.2m. With the new fencing laws this will now require a fence to be compliant.

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October 29, 2014

dienpools wrote:

Saigonpool.com

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Secret Gardens

Did you have a question on this pool?

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athlon

what is the cost

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October 10, 2014

hfcncytfhyfyjt wrote:

Where do the stairs lead to?

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It is the access from the deck to the pool and spa

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Shaelyn Bruce

Cool now I see

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February 28, 2013

Outside Landscape Group wrote:

Stairs? - Where do the steps lead?

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There is a gate at the bottom. The stairs take you up to the spa and pool.

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Coco McYork

Does this do away with the need for fencing or is there fencing beyond the photo?

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February 19, 2013

sorfina wrote:

Length and depth - What is the length and depth of the pool and the jaccuzi. What is the minimsl length n depth of a pool at a back yard?

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We design the pool size to fit the outdoor space it is going into. We have designed small plunge pools in courtyards in the inner city and larger pools in more substantial gardens. It depends on the size of your backyard and keeping everything in proportion.

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Jake And-Rudy Riley

the bamboo and grasses make for an exotic oasis

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April 22, 2016

Lyn wrote:

what is the deck light? - Hello, very nice use of the space. would you tell me where to get the deck light?

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These were installed by the pool builder.

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December 28, 2015

cheryljohn69 wrote:

Container pool? - Is this a container/dumpster pool?

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No it is not a container pool. It was poured on site.

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October 29, 2015

sdinubile wrote:

Dimensions of pool/hot tub - What are the dimensions of the pool and hot tub? This is great.

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They are both 1.5metre wide. Spa is 1metre and Pool is 12metres.

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August 17, 2015

Tara Taylor wrote:

How much was this project the shipping container pool? - Love this

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Secret Gardens

Thanks for your comment. You should allow a budget of $80,000 to $150,000 to build a pool inclusive of all equipment, fencing etc.

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June 10, 2015

Ivette Caballero wrote:

How much

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Our clients do not like us to disclose prices. For a pool you should budget anywhere from $80,000 to $200,000 or more for completion. This needs to cover all aspects of the pool - decking, pool equipment, fencing, tiling, lighting etc.

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May 26, 2015

sharonreilly wrote:

What variety of bamboo did you use, and could roots damage pool?

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It is Slender Weaver and no it will not damage the pool. The bamboo is contained in the garden bed and we use root barrier with all garden beds.

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April 7, 2015

d1177911 wrote:

Hi What is The width and length of the pool

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It is 1.5m wide by 12m long

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October 29, 2014

dienpools wrote:

Saigonpool.com

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Secret Gardens

Thank you.

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August 12, 2014

Jacquelyn Diamond wrote:

How can I cover my pergola in expensively and keep the rain out?

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Probably best to engage a carpenter to review or pop along to your hardware shop to discuss some options. It is difficult for us to comment without seeing the structure. Perhaps you could load a photo for us??

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October 12, 2013

jahbeena wrote:

Hi jahbeena - Like your pool

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Secret Gardens

It is a stunning pool and fits well with the architectural style of the house.

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July 22, 2013

User wrote:

Love this design - what is the overall weather in your area? - Just curious if you have winter and if the pool can be covered up for cold seasonal weather and the tub covered at night?

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The pool is not covered. Our Winters are very mild - in Sydney the lowest the temperature falls is about 10 degrees. Not many people put a cover on their pool. The main reason some clients do if the pool is shadowed by trees to minimise cleaning.

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June 27, 2013

Eric Murungi wrote:

How long and wide is the entire structure? How deep is the pool?

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It is 1.5metres wide by 12 metres

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May 16, 2013

tanyachaparro24 wrote:

What is this?

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Secret Gardens

Could you elaborate?

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March 22, 2013

Jake And-Rudy Riley wrote:

What kind of grasses are pictured here? - The whole idea loogs great and exotic for a pool

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It is Giant Mondo

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December 19, 2012

just_that_mccoy wrote:

Paint Colors - What two paint color goes well with Terra-cotta a sectional?

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Secret Gardens

Can you elaborate on your question so i can provide a response?

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October 2, 2012

Kay Y wrote:

What kind of wood did you use for the decking?

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Hardwood

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April 16, 2012

shophouzz wrote:

What colour tile did you use? - Is this a white pool tile?

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Yes it is a white pool tile.

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