Milestone opening for Lyttelton's summer pool

The recent reopening of Lyttelton’s Norman Kirk Memorial Pool has given Christchurch a full complement of outdoor pools for the first time since before the 2011 earthquakes.

Work to rebuild Lyttelton’s only public swimming pool began in June 2014 and involved replacing the quake-damaged pool, changing rooms, office plant and equipment.

Commenting on the reopening, Christchurch City Council Director of Facilities and Infrastructure Rebuild David Adamson explained “before the quakes, the Norman Kirk Memorial Pool would attract more than 7,000 visitors during the summer months, so it’s been an absolutely key facility for Lyttelton which they’ve had to go without for four years.

“Its reopening is a milestone in Lyttelton’s rebuild and rejuvenation, and it couldn’t come soon enough.

“We’ve managed to get it up and running just in time for the tail-end of summer (which is) a great way to see out what’s been a great season for the Council’s pools, both in terms of weather and in terms of the reopenings around the city.

“We’re also looking forward to the return of the school and preschool children who have always been great supporters of the Norm Kirk facility.”

Scarborough Paddling Pool was the first of the Council’s outdoor pool rebuild/repair projects to open this summer, with the Waltham Lido Pool opening shortly thereafter.

With the reopening of Norman Kirk Memorial Pool, all five of the Council’s outdoor pools are back in action. Jellie Park, Halswell and Templeton pools were undamaged in the earthquake.

Repair work was also undertaken on the Norman Kirk Memorial Pool site's earthquake-damaged retaining walls.

Work at the facility meets the New Building Standard (NBS).

Click here for more information on the Future Christchurch website.

Image courtesy of Future Christchurch.

18th November 2013 - CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL OPENS OUTDOOR POOLS FOR SUMMER