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Take the plunge
A touch of the tropics comes to Taupo – this
elevated lap pool by Mayfair Pools features
an inviting Fiji Sands fibreglass interior
Swimming pools are often an integral
part of a new home project, and it makes
sense to work on both at the same time.
That’s precisely what happened with
this new home at Acacia Bay on Lake
Taupo. Mayfair Pools worked alongside
building contractor Bayline Construction
in a joint venture.
Grant van der Vegte of Mayfair Pools
says because the house is built on a steep
hillside, extensive retaining walls were
required. These were utilised for the
structure of the pool, to reduce costs.

“Building with fibreglass liners, as
Mayfair Pools does, is the ideal construction method for such a geotechnically
active region, where ground movement is
likely,” he says.
The 12m x 2.5m lap pool forms the
centrepiece of the outdoor living area. It
is defined by flamed basalt stone coping,
black ceramic tiles on the waterline and
a Fiji Sands fibreglass interior. A thermal
blanket cover and roller are concealed in a
pit at one end.
Other key features include a heat

pump, Austral NZ filtration system,
Zodiac salt chorinator and Wi-Ficontrolled LED underwater lighting.
For details, contact Mayfair Pools,
phone 0800 MAYFAIR (629 324). Or visit the
website: www.mayfairpools.co.nz.
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Above: This lap pool, by Mayfair Pools and Bayline
Construction, is elevated to maximise views.

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