Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre spa, sauna and steam room upgrade
The Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre (DKHAC) has been granted $250,000 from the Tasmanian Government to upgrade the spa, saunaand steam room in 2025.
The Hobart Aquatic Centre has been a popular community facility for over 25 years and in 2025 the City of Hobart is planningto make improvements and enhance the experience of visitors using the spa, sauna and steam room areas. The upgrade is an exciting opportunity to ensure thatall members, users and the broaderHobart community have the chance to share their ideas and needsprior to the design.
This engagement project will aim to gather feedback to help;
Inform the design and planning of the upgraded spa, sauna, steam room facilities
Assess the needs and requirements of all members of the community to make the facilities accessible for all
Identify potential new features to enhance the user experience.
We want to hear from you to help make the upgrade Spa, Sauna and Steam Room are more inclusive, accessible and user-friendly for all.Here are three easy ways to provide your feedback and share your ideas for the project;
Online Survey Friday 1 November - Sunday 15 December 2024
Have your say on the DKHAC spa, sauna, and steam room upgrade. Share your ideas and what is important to you in this short online survey.Your input is essential in helping us create a more accessible and enjoyable space for all.
The survey will take approximately five minutes and will be used to inform the design upgrades to the spa, sauna and steam room.
Your Say Pop-ups at DKHAC
Sunday 10 November | 9 am - 1 pm
Wednesday 20 November | 7 am - 11 am
Thursday 28 November | 4 pm - 7 pm
Your Say Pop-ups in the Elizabeth Street Mall
Saturday 23 November | 10 am - 1 pm
Speak directly with the engagement team at DKHAC!
We are excited to invite you to the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre on the following dates and times to share your valuable feedback on our recent spa, sauna, and steam room upgrade. Your insights are crucial in helping us enhance your experience.
During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a face-to-face interview and contribute to the Idea Wall.
We look forward to meeting you in person and hearing your ideas.
Idea Wall Sunday 10 November - Sunday 28 November
Visitors to the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre will have the opportunity to share their feedback by answering a short question between 10 November and 28 November. Pin their ideas for the upgrade to the Idea Wall in the DKHAC front entrance, idea walls cards will be available at the costumer service desk and the café area. The Idea Wall will be located at the glass wall at the front entrance, and postcards with the question will be available at the costumer service desk and the café area. Additionally, you can share your answer on the online DKHAC Idea Wall below.
The question to be answered is:"What featuresdo you think should be included on the spa, sauna & steam room upgrade?"
The Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre (DKHAC) has been granted $250,000 from the Tasmanian Government to upgrade the spa, saunaand steam room in 2025.
The Hobart Aquatic Centre has been a popular community facility for over 25 years and in 2025 the City of Hobart is planningto make improvements and enhance the experience of visitors using the spa, sauna and steam room areas. The upgrade is an exciting opportunity to ensure thatall members, users and the broaderHobart community have the chance to share their ideas and needsprior to the design.
This engagement project will aim to gather feedback to help;
Inform the design and planning of the upgraded spa, sauna, steam room facilities
Assess the needs and requirements of all members of the community to make the facilities accessible for all
Identify potential new features to enhance the user experience.
We want to hear from you to help make the upgrade Spa, Sauna and Steam Room are more inclusive, accessible and user-friendly for all.Here are three easy ways to provide your feedback and share your ideas for the project;
Online Survey Friday 1 November - Sunday 15 December 2024
Have your say on the DKHAC spa, sauna, and steam room upgrade. Share your ideas and what is important to you in this short online survey.Your input is essential in helping us create a more accessible and enjoyable space for all.
The survey will take approximately five minutes and will be used to inform the design upgrades to the spa, sauna and steam room.
Your Say Pop-ups at DKHAC
Sunday 10 November | 9 am - 1 pm
Wednesday 20 November | 7 am - 11 am
Thursday 28 November | 4 pm - 7 pm
Your Say Pop-ups in the Elizabeth Street Mall
Saturday 23 November | 10 am - 1 pm
Speak directly with the engagement team at DKHAC!
We are excited to invite you to the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre on the following dates and times to share your valuable feedback on our recent spa, sauna, and steam room upgrade. Your insights are crucial in helping us enhance your experience.
During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a face-to-face interview and contribute to the Idea Wall.
We look forward to meeting you in person and hearing your ideas.
Idea Wall Sunday 10 November - Sunday 28 November
Visitors to the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre will have the opportunity to share their feedback by answering a short question between 10 November and 28 November. Pin their ideas for the upgrade to the Idea Wall in the DKHAC front entrance, idea walls cards will be available at the costumer service desk and the café area. The Idea Wall will be located at the glass wall at the front entrance, and postcards with the question will be available at the costumer service desk and the café area. Additionally, you can share your answer on the online DKHAC Idea Wall below.
The question to be answered is:"What featuresdo you think should be included on the spa, sauna & steam room upgrade?"
Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre spa, sauna and steam room upgrade is currently at this stage
Community members are invited to share their ideas and feedback on the project through:
Pop-ups at DKHAC
Face to Face Surveys
Your Say Online Survey
DKHAC Idea Wall
Consultation with the City of Hobart Access Advisory Committee
Community Consultation Closes: 15 December 2024
this is an upcoming stage for Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre spa, sauna and steam room upgrade
Engagement for this project is now closed. The project team are reviewing all feedback received to inform the development of the Spa, Sauna and Steam Room upgrade. The project team will report back on key outcomes.
Final engagement report: January 2025
this is an upcoming stage for Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre spa, sauna and steam room upgrade
The final outcomes of the project will be documented here including an engagement summary report and the final Spa, Sauna and Steam Room upgrade project.