South Waikato Indoor Pools Upgrade

The upgrades will include:

• A new, modern and cost-effective filtration system.
• Bigger pipes to cater for increased flows, thus increasing the pool turnover rate.
• Flooring: Non-Slip flooring in and outside the pools.
• Installation of a new HVAC.
• New acoustic ceiling panels suitable for a swimming pool environment.
• New LED lights.
• Complete overhaul of the existing electrical systems.
• Upgraded fire system.
• Splash Pad – An area for family fun while building children’s confidence around water.
• Sauna & Plunge Pool – Accommodating new users, athletes and rehabilitation options into our facility.
• Facelift to the outside area and a new playground.
• Additional party room.
• Upgraded external playground.
• Face lift to outside area.
• Additional family disabled and elderly changing rooms.
• Additional shower and toilet facilities.
• A welcoming entrance.
• Non-Slip flooring in and outside the pools.
• Additional changing rooms for families/disabled and the elderly.
• Additional showers and toilet facilities
• Community Room – We will have an additional community room to accommodate more birthday parties, meetings and functions.

The project is costing $17m, which has been budgeted for as part of the Long Term Plan for 2024-34.

The pools are closing for a major upgrade and renewal to improve facilities and enhance the overall experience for visitors, making it safer and more user friendly. The essential works are required to future-proof the facility, which the community risked losing if work wasn’t committed to.

Work at the facility began in February 2025 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.

We will run our programmes across 7 days a week instead of 5 due to smaller numbers in the classes.

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