Christchurch City Council opens outdoor pools for summer

Christchurch City Council is in the process of opening three of its outdoor swimming pools for the summer season.

Jellie Park's 50 metre pool and the Halswell Aquatic Centre opened on Saturday (16th November) while the Templeton Pool will open on Saturday 7th December.

Christchurch City Council Recreation and Sport Unit Manager John Filsell says the openings are a welcome reminder that summer is on the way, stating "it's fantastic that these popular Christchurch facilities are reopening for the season.

"The outdoor pools provide a great venue for families to come together and share a day of fun in the sun."

Returning again this year is the popular series of Summer Pool Parties, which kick off at Jellie Park later this month.

Sponsors MORE FM and Streets will be at each party with plenty of giveaways, competitions and prizes to keep children entertained. Details of all the summer pool parties will be broadcast on MORE FM (92.1FM).

Youngsters will also have their chance to cool off this summer with the season opening of four Council paddling pools at New Brighton Whale Pool, Christchurch Botanic Gardens Paddling Pool, Abberley Park Paddling Pool and the Woodham Park Paddling Pool .

However, the Lyttelton Norman Kirk Memorial Pool and Waltham Pool will remain closed this season. Both pools suffered extensive earthquake damage and have been prioritised under the Council's Facilities Rebuild Plan.

Waltham Pool will undergo significant repair and improvement work while Lyttelton Norman Kirk Memorial Pool will be completely rebuilt. Both pools are expected to reopen for the 2014/15 summer season.

For more information go to www.ccc.govt.nz/outdoorpools

Image: Jellie Park

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