Bay Pavilions Arts + Aquatic Leisure Centre

An iconic new gateway for the region, Bay Pavilions, the Batemans Bay Regional Aquatic & Arts Leisure Centre, has become a drawcard for sports, tourism and regional arts programs for the Eurobodalla Shire.

A highlight of the building is the innovative use of timber through the entry foyers and over the aquatic areas. Savcon were appointed to install the long spanning hybrid timber ‘bow-string’ truss spanning the main pool hall which is a defining feature of the building, requiring a detailed dual lift (2 crane) lifting strategy to help support the trusses during the aerial manoeuvre.

Our team worked on the design and lifting strategy for the primary bow-string trusses which were up to 33m long and weighed up to 7tonne. Savcon fabricated and installed the pool hall main rafters, consisting of 10m3 GLT beams with steel bow string trusses. The scope also included installation of the exposed Glulam portal frame through the theatre link.

The resulting ecologically sustainable structure will offer generations the social benefits of play,
performance and expression at Bay Pavilions.

AWARDS

• 2022 Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards – Sport and Leisure Facility Design
• 2022 Sustainability Awards – Editor’s Choice – Social & Community Outcomes
• Master Builders Awards – Best Public Building Over 60M, NSW
• Australian Institute of Project Management NSW Awards – Best Regional Project

COLLABORATORS

• Taylor Thomas Whitting
• Donovan Payne Architects
• ADCO Constructions