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Apollo NZ Global · Knowledge Centre · Pools & Wellness

Plan the site before choosing the pool.

Use the Pools & Wellness Knowledge Centre to work through modular-pool site planning, foundations, delivery, crane access, services, safety and complete wellness-zone decisions before the final product is selected.

QUESTION→KNOWLEDGE→DECISION→PRODUCT→PROJECT BRIEF

Cornerstone guides

Start with the complete decision, not a single product feature.

These six resources own the main planning questions in this knowledge cluster.

01Cornerstone guide

Complete Modular Pool Planning Guide

Plan a modular pool around the site, foundation, delivery, lifting, services, barriers, surrounds and local project requirements before choosing the final configuration.

Open guide 02Cornerstone guide

Pool Foundations & Site Preparation Guide

Plan modular-pool foundations and site preparation around the final pool, levels, drainage, soil and structural requirements without treating transport weight as a foundation design load.

Open guide 03Cornerstone guide

Pool Delivery, Crane Access & Placement Guide

Plan modular-pool delivery around truck access, crane setup, lifting path, overhead restrictions, final position and local lifting responsibility.

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Pool Heating, Filtration & Services Guide

Plan modular-pool filtration, heating, electrical supply, water, drainage, treatment equipment and service access around the final configuration and local trade requirements.

Open guide 05Project-planning guide

Pool Safety, Barriers & Project Approvals Guide

Plan pool barriers, access, local approvals, electrical work, structural interfaces and surrounding works through the relevant destination professionals and authorities.

Open guide 06Wellness guide

Planning a Home, Resort or Commercial Wellness Zone

Plan an outdoor wellness zone around site, circulation, privacy, drainage, power, water, heat, ventilation and maintenance before choosing individual products.

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Specific answers

Answer the narrow question without creating another competing cornerstone.

Each answer stays focused, then sends the reader to the relevant owner guide, tool or product pathway.

Above-Ground vs Recessed Modular PoolThe same modular pool can work above ground, partly recessed or integrated into a deck, but each pathway changes the site work and service access.Read answer What Foundation Does a Modular Pool Need?The foundation should be designed around the final pool configuration and actual site. Soil, slope, groundwater, retaining and surrounding works can all change the solution.Read answer Can a Modular Pool Go on a Sloping Site?Slope does not automatically rule out a modular pool, but it changes the site work and can make access and retaining more important than the pool itself.Read answer How Do You Plan a Deck Around a Modular Pool?Decking should finish the pool project without hiding the equipment or interfaces that need future access.Read answer What Access Is Needed for Modular Pool Delivery?The pool can only be delivered if the transport and lifting sequence works from the road to the prepared foundation.Read answer How Do You Plan a Crane Lift for a Modular Pool?Apollo can provide pool dimensions and logistics information, but crane selection and the lift plan belong with the competent lifting provider responsible for the actual site.Read answer What Overhead Obstacles Matter During Pool Delivery?A clear driveway does not guarantee a clear lift path. Overhead and side obstructions can determine whether the final placement is practical.Read answer What Power Does a Modular Pool Need?There is no one electrical answer for every modular pool. The final equipment schedule and destination requirements determine the supply, protection and isolation needed.Read answer What Water and Drainage Services Does a Modular Pool Need?The pool needs more than a hose for first fill. Overflow, maintenance discharge and surrounding drainage should be considered before the site is finished.Read answer How Much Access Does Pool Equipment Need?A beautiful screen or deck should not make the pump, filter or heater impossible to reach. Plan service access before surrounding finishes are completed.Read answer Can a Modular Pool Use a Counter-Current Swim Trainer?A counter-current system can turn a compact pool into a fitness-oriented swim space, but it should be specified as part of the pool configuration rather than added as an assumed universal accessory.Read answer What Pool Barriers and Approvals Need Checking?Apollo does not apply one country's pool rules globally. The correct barrier and approval pathway comes from the actual destination, project type and current local requirements.Read answer How Should a Modular Pool Be Planned for a Coastal Site?Coastal exposure affects more than the visible pool shell. Equipment, fixings, coatings, electrical components and the maintenance plan should be reviewed together.Read answer What Should You Check Before Siting a Hot Tub?A hot tub works best when its support, service access and daily use have been planned before it arrives. Exact requirements depend on the selected system and heating method.Read answer What Should You Check Before Siting an Outdoor Sauna?Outdoor saunas need a deliberate relationship to the site. Heater type, weather exposure, ventilation and access can change the local works required.Read answer What Should You Check Before Siting a Cold Plunge?A cold plunge is a water and equipment system. The site should support filling, draining, cooling, cleaning and service access before appearance or screening is finalised.Read answer Can a Modular Pool Combine Pool and Spa Zones?A dual-zone concept can combine swimming and warmer spa use in one architectural footprint, but the two zones should be planned as a coordinated hydraulic and thermal system.Read answer What Information Does Apollo Need for a Pool Quote?A strong pool brief lets Apollo review the product and logistics together before manual pricing is prepared.Read answer

Planning tools

Turn research into a usable project brief.

The tools are not price calculators. They help structure the site, system and project questions Apollo needs before manual project review.

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Build a Complete Project

Structure the pool, wellness, site and supporting product pathways without assuming one fixed bill of materials.

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Global Project Builder

Add destination, climate, freight, access and local-project information for international pool and wellness supply.

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Project Upload Tool

Send site photos, plans, access images and supporting documents with a structured Apollo project reference.

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My Apollo Project

Save the selected pool or wellness pathway, project notes, dimensions and destination before manual review.

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Handbook pathways

Use a structured reading path when the project is larger than one question.

These web handbooks collect the current Apollo resources without inventing downloadable documents that do not yet exist.

Modular Pool Planning Handbook

A structured web handbook covering modular-pool site selection, installation level, foundation, services, delivery, safety and project briefing.

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Pool Site, Delivery & Access Handbook

A structured planning pathway for pool foundations, site access, truck position, crane lift, overhead constraints and final placement.

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Pool Services & Ownership Handbook

A structured web handbook for filtration, heating, electrical, water, drainage, equipment access, commissioning and maintainable pool ownership.

Open handbook

Wellness Zone Planning Handbook

A planning pathway for coordinating hot tubs, outdoor saunas, cold plunge, privacy, shelter, circulation, services and maintenance without unsupported health claims.

Open handbook

Commercial connection

Knowledge plans the site. The commercial range supplies the verified system.

Use Knowledge for site, delivery and services planning; Auremont for the current modular-pool range; Pools & Wellness for developing wellness pathways; and Technical Resources for current product evidence.

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