Saturday 10 May 2008

Developement...



The pool now has its bones, the shape and infinity effect clearly visible. Waterproofing it next week will be followed by cosmetic application. Heritage pools guys have done a quick and good job.
Also next week we will be painting the exterior of the building which will then enable us to remove the scaffolding from outside, move it inside and erect by the side of the restaurant. Thus enabling the insertion of the completed large sliding window frames to the pool side lounge and restaurant. Then a costly final measurement for the windows can be taken and the windows made.
One little (or large) snag is getting the pool water filters into the building. It was possible a while ago when there was a large enough hole in the wall on Southley rd, but that has since been filled in and the other entrance, the front door, is to small. So the only way in for these large heavy filters is over the top. We've had to hire a crane to lift them in, so fingers crossed that will go smoothly.
In the mean time we've been on some more spa research, this time visiting 3 different English spas to have organised tours to investigate operational procedures, no wallowing in hydro pools this time unfortunately. Instead studying the importance of customer journey, building flow and staffing practices. A couple of really interesting demonstrations on computer systems! and tours of pool plant rooms which basically look like the inside of Apollo 13. Swimming trunk spinners, flip flops, communications, signage, hot tubs, steam and relaxation room vibe. It's great coming into the spa industry with no preconceptions as we are constantly finding that a fresh approach is far more beneficial than churning out what everyone else has already done. Visiting some older established spas have given a lead on more what not to do than to do and our spin on it all is quite different which is very exciting.
 

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