South Waikato Indoor Pools Upgrade
A $17m upgrade project at the South Waikato Indoor Pools will begin on 3 February 2025, beginning the journey towards the District gaining a much-improved facility which will be fit for purpose long term.
Signaled in the District’s Long Term Plan for 2024-34, the essential works are required in order to future-proof the facility, which the community risked losing if work wasn’t committed to.
The project will take between 12-15 months to be completed, during which time the pool will be closed, although a temporary pop-up option, located at the South Waikato Sport and Events Centre in Tokoroa, will be available for the community to use during this time.
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FAQs
Why are the pools closing?
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.
How much is this costing?
The project is costing $17m, which has been budgeted for as part of the Long Term Plan for 2024-34.
What is the timeline?
At this stage the pools will be closed for 12-15 months, starting from Monday, 3 February 2025. The timeframe is only indicative at this stage and there could be changes depending on how the project unfolds. Council will keep the community updated on how things are going along the way.
What improvements are being made?
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
- Sauna and plunge pool
- Additional party room
- Upgraded community room
- Upgraded external playground
- Face lift to outside area
- Additional family disabled and elderly changing rooms
- Additional shower and toilet facilities
- A more 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.
- 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.
How will the closure affect swimming lessons and other programs?
No impact to programmes. We will run our programmes across 7 days a week instead of 5 due to smaller numbers in the classes.
Get in touch
Please contact the Council's Customer Service Team at 07 885 0340 or email janice.eland@southwaikato.govt.nz. You can also visit our Facebook page for updates.
