The perfect swim courtesy of Cottesloe Groyne

Just a quick post today to share another recently approved model that now features on the Google Earth 3D buildings layer. Download Google Earth here, turn on the 3D buildings layer, and fly to 'Cottesloe, Perth, WA' and you will see the Cottesloe Groyne, and Ocean Pylon in fully technicolor 3D.

The groyne protects Cottesloe beach from larger waves and makes it a perfect bathing spot.  The distance between the groyne and the ocean pylon (see previous post) is approximately 150 metres, ideal for 'lengths' and you don't have to mess around with all those tumble turns like in the pool; or the chlorine for that matter!  Ten lengths is equivalent to 1.5km the swim leg of a Olympic distance triathlon, perfect to wake you up in the morning.

Distance from the pylon to the groyne (click to enlarge)

Here is the geomodel of the Groyne:

And here is the Ocean Pylon (further details are in the previous post).  You need to zoom in to see it properly!

Cottesloe Ocean Pylon. Perth, Western Australia

The Cottesloe Beach Pylon, a state icon, sits proudly around 80 metres offshore from Cottesloe Beach, one of Perth's premier swimming beaches.

See our 3D model by clicking here: Cottesloe Beach Pylon 

Animation by Cannam Design

Two pylons were originally installed to anchor a shark net following a fatal attack in 1925.  But there is now only one remaining; the twin was destroyed in the winter storms of 1936.

After being restored in early 2009 the pylon was felled during a savage storm in May, as may be seen below.  The pylon has since been repaired and stands as a prominently on the edge of the Indian Ocean.

Image courtesy of Gnangarra

Generations of West Australians used the pylon as a diving platform, but that era ended with the reconstruction.  The  design included an angled base and has been painted with a special coating to prevent people climbing onto the pylon, in an effort to limit public liability from potential injuries.

Church of the Good Shepherd. New Zealand

During my travels in New Zealand this is one of my favourite buildings, so I created a geomodel for Google Earth, as you can see below.

Situated on the shores of Lake Tekapo is the small but perfectly formed Church of the Good Shephard. Original sketches by Esther Hope, a local artist, were transformed into the final form by Christchurch architect R.S.D Harman, the church was completed in 1935. The stunning backdrop of the turquoise lake and surrounding mountain peaks make this church a popular tourist attraction.

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Here is the geomodel we created to feature on the Google Earth 3D buildings layer. Click on the Google logo to see it in the 3D warehouse.