Mandurah Aquatic And Recreation Centre

Health and Safety is not a priority. I had a fall on the 10 March 2021. The entrance gate to the gym has been defect for many months. They are using the glass gate that normally is the exit, or disability entrance, they are using now for going in and out. The gate opens in both directions. There is no sensor that prevents the gate from moving if you cross, there are no warning signs, there is no beeping when it closes. I was going to the spin class and went through the gate that was open. The gate closed behind me and I got caught with the edge of the glass and my shoes and I had a fall on the knees. The left knee got the full impact. I wrote a report and Liz Walker that is working at Marc, witness the accident. Then came first aid, Karin brought a big suitcase and a bag of frozen peas. I wrote the report, Karin was unable to do much, they should put a brace around my knee. I decided that I wanted to go the spin class and I was afraid that my knee will become stiff, but soon I realized that I had something serious as I was unable to put any wait on it. I tried to extend the leg and wait for my husband to finish the class. On the next day, I went to the doctor and I was sent to do x-rays. In my way to the x-rays we stopped at Marc and talked to Alison, the supervisor. There was NO report of the accident, and nothing was in place to prevent another accident. Alison, very reluctant to help, she was non-plus, she did not even want to know much about my comments. She was looking for the report that she was unable to find. After the short visit, I had my x-rays done and I was sent to the hospital, due to a small knee fracture. Now I have to wear a splint and next week I will have to go to Rockingham to the bone hospital. Nobody at Marc has contacted me to for a follow up. **** It is a very dangerous place because there is no much awareness of risks. I have pointed out that the room 2 with the bikes are a hazard. That people put mats between bikes, that the coaches are pushing the bikes causing a lot of strain at the back. I made aware of the hazard and I will keep fighting so that Marc and his employees become more aware of the dangers and hazards that are in place. This time I will go public if I need, because this behavior and lack of awareness is unacceptable.

Very modern and state of the art complex, still under going renovations. Showers and toilet facilities are very clean and tidy. Well priced membership options and the centre has everything you need with numerous pools to choose from depending on what you want to do. Squash courts / Gymnasium & plenty of basketball courts also to choose from. All in all a world class facility with friendly staff. On the downside, the cafe is very small, you wouldnt want to be there on a really busy day or you might be waiting half the day to get a coffee or something to eat. Perhaps when the renovations are completed they might upgrade the cafe to something a little more substantial.

MARC is such an amazing recreation centre for all ages and for what ever activity you want with a gym, basketball/netball courts, squash courts, swimming pool, spa and so much more. The staff at MARC is also friendly and the lifeguards are always ready to help you. In total MARC is a great centre and I would defiantly recommend it to my friends and come back.