La Calinésie aquatic park
Over a surface area of 35,000 m2, waterproofing and installation of ceramic tiles using specific products according to the various areas
La Calinésie, a water park opening in 2021 in Libourne, offers plenty of space for education, wellness and entertainment, with sustainable architecture. The construction, influenced by the Covid-19 pandemic, required special attention to waterproofing operations and the use of the water resources of Lake Dagueys.
La Calinésie: An oasis of fun, well-being and ecology in the heart of Libourne
Opened in May 2021, La Calinésie is a new aquatic park in Libourne, a town near Bordeaux, in France. Over an area of 35,000 m2 the park provides visitors with areas for educational activities, wellbeing and fun and games for young and old alike. The park, with its original and sustainable architectural lines, was designed by the French firm AP-MA Architecture. There are four different areas at La Calinésie: the lagoon dedicated to sports with a 25 m, 8-lane swimming pool and stands for 485 spectators for national competitions; the pool also has a mobile bottom so that the depth of the water can be varied. The play area has water features with beaches, water cannons and a brightly-lit, 75 m waterslide for the more daring visitors. The relaxation area is an invitation to wellbeing thanks to its saunas, Turkish baths and Nordic baths. The external summer lagoon offers 500 m2 of fun and powerful emotions: waterslides, water features and a sports area complete this space, all enclosed within a unique, natural setting on the shores of Lake Dagueys.
Similarly to many sites, La Calinésie also had setbacks because of the Covid-19 pandemic. “Organisation was really important. The site opened shortly before the lockdown in March 2020. Luckily, we only had to suspend work for one month and we were able to start up again pretty quickly despite the stringent health measures”, explained Quentin Belloncle, Director of the main contractor CMB. Specialised in swimming pools and technical sites with ceramic tiles and natural stone, the company created various systems to prepare and waterproof the substrates before bonding and grouting 6,900 m2 of tiles.
Ceramic tiles play a leading role
“On this site, waterproofing was a crucial issue, particularly because of the specific conditions in various points and the elements that needed to be sealed. And our technicians have all the experience required to choose the most appropriate products, whatever the circumstances”, continued Quentin Belloncle. In fact, different solutions were chosen for the swimming pool, the beaches, the showers and the changing rooms.
A close bond with Lake Dagueys
Espaces réalisés par CMB avec les solutions MAPEI : 1 piscine sportive à fond mobile (525 m²) 1 bassin d'apprentissage-récupération (168 m²) Salle de sport avec gradins et hall d'entrée 1 bassin ludique (200 m²) 1 pataugeoire animée (40 m²) 1 bassin de balnéothérapie et de relaxation (50 m²) 3 bains thématiques 1 hammam et 1 sauna Douches et douches de massage Vestiaires et sanitaires Terrasse de la piscine Locaux divers : 2 salles de massage, tisanerie, locaux de back-office 6 900 m² de carrelage posés
