Timaru's CBAY incorporates SBS Events Centre and Fitness Studio

Timaru District Council's ambitious Caroline Bay Aquatic Centre development has achieved a significant landmark with the an agreement for the management and operation of Timaru's SBS Events Centre and Fitness Studio gymnasium business to be transferred to the Council from 1st February 2012.

In a deal signed on 7th December, the Fitness Studio will be integrated into the Caroline Bay Aquatic Centre (CBAY) gym.

The agreement concludes negotiations between the five-member Aorangi Stadium Trust, owners of the SBS Events Centre, and the Council and is structured in two parts.

In a three-year contract from 1st February next year, the Trust has transferred management, but not ownership, of the stadium to the Council.

The Council is to manage the stadium operation including events, sports tournaments, conferences, celebrations and special events in the main auditorium and upstairs lounge.

The Trust has also transferred the Fitness Studio business to the Council as a going concern and it will become part of the CBAY gymnasium and fitness centre.

The agreement means existing Fitness Studio hours and staffing will continue for at least 12 months and existing classes and programmes will be retained at the Fitness Studio until 31st January 2013.

The CBAY aquatic project, described as "the most ambitious aquatic project for the District that has ever been seen", will include:

Water Space

• Incorporation of an existing 50 metre outdoor pool
• 10-lane, 25 metre2 main pool with a depth varying from 1.4 metres to 3.4 metres deep, suitable for short course swimming competition, main fitness and leisure pool;
• Extensive Warm Water Programme Pool, 17 metre x 12 metre, up to 1.8 metres deep, hydrotherapy, learn-to-swim, 'rest and relax';
• Toddlers Water, Leisure and Learn-to-Swim Pool, and Splash Deck, fun and learn-to-swim water for both pre-school and primary school aged children;
• Two waterslides;
• Spa Water (for 20 people).

Support Areas

• Sauna and Steam Room 'wet' and dry cafe areas
• Family Changing space

Upstairs

• Fitness and Wellness Centre, plus Spin Room
• Multi-Purpose Activity and Meeting Room.

For more information go to www.carolinebayaquatic.co.nz/

26th May 2010 - TIMARU COUNCIL APPROVES TENDERS FOR AQUATIC CENTRE