Indoor Hydrotherapy Pool Construction – Stratford-upon-Avon

PoolBuild is undertaking a specialist indoor hydrotherapy swimming pool project in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, combining insulated concrete pool construction, a perimeter overflow system and integrated air-handling services.

Stage 0 · Design & Engineering

From Drawing Board to Construction Site

Before construction began, PoolBuild developed a coordinated technical drawing package for this specialist indoor hydrotherapy pool in Stratford-upon-Avon. The design work covered the pool’s general arrangement, insulated structural wall details, perimeter overflow collection and the integrated pool-hall air-handling system.

These carefully considered construction details established the foundation for the engineering and installation stages documented below.

Construction Progress

Reinforced Concrete Slab and Setting Out

Following preparation of the reinforced concrete slab, the first two courses of Quadlock insulated concrete formwork established the pool footprint and final wall position.

Early stage pool construction and setting out at Stratford-upon-Avon — Early construction and setting out

Concrete slab and steel frame at Stratford-upon-Avon indoor hydrotherapy pool construction — Concrete slab and structural steel frame

Structural Reinforcement

Vertical steel reinforcement was chemically anchored into the pool slab, with horizontal reinforcement incorporated into the Quadlock formwork. Lower-level construction also provided for a recessed automatic pool-cover pit.

Steel reinforcement and Quadlock pool wall construction at Stratford-upon-Avon hydrotherapy pool — Steel reinforcement and Quadlock pool wall construction

Further structural reinforcement of the insulated pool walls at Stratford-upon-Avon hydrotherapy pool — Further structural reinforcement of the insulated pool walls

Structural works and recessed automatic pool-cover pit at Stratford-upon-Avon hydrotherapy pool — Structural works and recessed automatic pool-cover pit

Overflow Collection Pipework

Overflow collection pipework was integrated within the pool wall formwork before concrete placement, coordinating the hydraulic installation with structural reinforcement and the planned balance tank system.

Overflow collection pipework installation at Stratford-upon-Avon indoor hydrotherapy pool, view 2 — Overflow pipework installation — view 2

Overflow collection pipework installation at Stratford-upon-Avon indoor hydrotherapy pool, view 3 — Overflow pipework installation — view 3

Shuttering and Concrete Construction

Rear shutter boards formed a concrete ledge to support the surrounding block-and-beam floor. Concrete was then placed within the insulated formwork to create the reinforced pool walls and structural ledge.

Shuttering and reinforcement prepared for concrete placement at Stratford-upon-Avon hydrotherapy pool — Shuttering and reinforcement prepared for concrete placement

Concrete pumping equipment on site at Stratford-upon-Avon hydrotherapy pool — Concrete pumping equipment on site

Timber shuttering forming the structural support ledge at Stratford-upon-Avon hydrotherapy pool — Timber shuttering forming the structural support ledge

Overall view of the pool wall concrete construction at Stratford-upon-Avon hydrotherapy pool — Overall view of the pool wall concrete construction

Underfloor Air-Handling Ductwork

Insulated underfloor ductwork is being installed with connections serving linear air grilles beneath the glazing, designed to help manage condensation and support a comfortable pool hall environment.

Underfloor duct runs and support rails alongside the pool at Stratford-upon-Avon indoor hydrotherapy pool — Underfloor duct runs and support rails alongside the pool

Duct connections and linear air distribution locations at Stratford-upon-Avon indoor hydrotherapy pool — Duct connections and linear air distribution locations

Detailed view of insulated ductwork connections at Stratford-upon-Avon indoor hydrotherapy pool — Detailed view of insulated ductwork connections

Work in Progress

This project is ongoing. Construction photography and selected technical drawings will be added to document the next stages, including further pool and mechanical services installation.