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School, including, but not limited to (i) length, (ii) width, (iii) depth, (iv) water chemistry, (v) water temperature, (vi) pool access/egress, (vii) pool equipment, (viii) changing and bathroom facilities and (ix) any other relevant specifications.
(2) Have any impediments to the use of these pools by third party users, such as Arthritis ACT, been identified; if yes, what are they.
Ms Berry: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
1) The specifications of each of the hydrotherapy pools are listed below:
a. Malkara Special School
(i) Length - 14m, (ii) width – 4m, (iii) depth - 0.95m to 1.45m, (iv) water chemistry – calcium hypochlorite and Sodium Bisulphate dosing system, (v) water temperature – 32.9 degrees C, (vi) pool access/egress via ramp or steps, (vii) pool equipment includes a 200kg-rated hoist and rail connecting the change room with the pool, (viii) changing and bathroom facilities available and (ix) any other relevant specifications – parking located approximately 70m from facility.
b. Black Mountain Special School
(i) Length – 8m, (ii) width – 6m, (iii) depth – 0.85m to 1.5m, (iv) water chemistry – chlorine and sulphuric acid dosing system, (v) water temperature – 32 degrees C, (vi) pool access/egress via ramp or steps, (vii) pool equipment includes a 200kg-rated hoist at the pool’s edge, (viii) changing and bathroom facilities available and (ix) any other relevant specifications – parking available within 50m, however access is via steep path.
c. Turner School
(i) Length – 9.2m, (ii) width – 4.55m, (iii) depth – 0.65m to 1.2m, (iv) water chemistry– chlorine and acid dosing system, (v) water temperature – 32-34 degrees C, (vi) pool access/egress via ramp or steps, (vii) pool equipment includes a 150kg-rated hoist at the pool’s edge, (viii) changing and bathroom facilities available and (ix) any other relevant specifications – parking available within 40m.
d. Cranleigh School
(i) Length – 11.9m, (ii) width – 4.3m, (iii) depth – 0.8m to 1.15m, (iv) water chemistry– chlorine and acid dosing system, (v) water temperature – 35 degrees C, (vi) pool access/egress via ramp or stairs, (vii) pool equipment, there is no specialised equipment available, (viii) changing and bathroom facilities available and (ix) any other relevant specifications – parking available within 30 metres.
2) These facilities are generally available to other users outside of school hours and terms. Additional access within school hours is dependent on the hydrotherapy treatment needs of the current student cohort and can be negotiated with the individual schools. Due to the relatively shallow pool depths, these facilities may not be ideal for upper body treatments.
Health—vaccines
(Question No 2582)
Mrs Dunne asked the Minister for Health, upon notice, on 2 August 2019:
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