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Fluidra Commercial is expanding its services with the introduction of Accessibility Consultation, following team member Natsuki Murata’s recent achievement of a Certificate IV in Access Consulting, dated 17th June 2025.

This exciting development strengthens Fluidra Commercial’s commitment to inclusive, future-ready aquatic design, providing an added layer of expertise for clients looking to enhance the accessibility of their aquatic facilities.

The new consulting service complements Fluidra’s SR Smith range of aquatic access products, which includes pool lifts and accessibility hoists designed for patrons with a disability.

With Murata’s dual expertise as a qualified Engineer with formal Access Consulting training, Fluidra can now deliver a unique, end-to-end accessibility solution - from product supply to professional design and compliance advice.

Murata notes “the beauty of being both an engineer and a qualified access consultant is that I can do more than audit assess compliance - I can design practical, tailored solutions.

“Standalone access consultants typically aren’t authorised to make design changes, and even recommending modifications can be a grey area. My dual role allows us to bridge that gap for our clients. My dual background helps bridge the gap between compliance

requirements and technical design. It allows me to work more closely with designers and installers to ensure accessibility is considered at every stage with our access products.

Jeremy Smith, General Manager, Fluidra Commercial ANZ added “Accessibility is a core part of modern aquatic facility design. With Natsuki’s qualifications and engineering background, we’re now offering a truly comprehensive service to support inclusive access across new builds and retrofits- particularly for local governments, swim schools, and public pool operators.”

The Accessibility Consultation Service will assist architects, engineers, councils, and facility managers in ensuring compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and Universal Design principles. Whether in the early planning stages or reviewing existing facilities, Fluidra now provides expert, design-led guidance to help maximise inclusivity and usability for all patrons.

Fluidra will also soon relaunch its custom rails service, with Murata available to review consultant or architectural drawings and suggest fit-for-purpose rail designs tailored to client needs.

Click here to contact Fluidra Commercial via their listing in the Australasian Leisure Management Supplier Directory.

Image. Natsuki Murata. Credit: Fluidra

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