Clive War Memorial Swimming Pool to receive $2 million upgrade

Detailed planning is under way for the $2 million upgrade of Hastings District Council's Clive War Memorial Swimming Pool, the plans for the upgrade having been included in the District Aquatic Strategy which was approved by Council in March 2011.

Hastings District Council acting Group Manager Community Facilities and Programmes Craig Thew explains "the primary focus of the upgrade will be to improve the water quality in the pool, with changes to the filtration, pipework, and pumps.

"There will also be work done on the efficiency of the heating and air handling system, making the atmosphere for all users more enjoyable.

"The project will also include the replacement of the roof of the building and sections of the external walls.

"Design work on this upgrade has almost been completed and ... the pool will close on the 27th September to allow preparation of the site, which will enable contractors to begin their work from October.

"There is significant structural and reticulation work to be carried out and it would not be possible to carry this out if the pool wasn't closed during the construction period.

"Council is confident that the programmed work will complement the improved financial performance of the facility, with the previous financial risks to the community now under control."

The rebuild project is expected to take up to six months to complete.

Image courtesy of Aquatics Hastings. 

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