West Wave Aquatic Centre named Waitakere's best large business

Waitakere City Council's West Wave Aquatic Centre has been named the city's best large business at the 2009 Westpac Waitakere Business Awards.

West Wave Assistant Manager Mary Crosbie says that management and staff are delighted to have won the Douglas Pharmaceuticals Best Large Business Award, explaining âWest Wave has proved itself to be a leader in the aquatics industry over the last two years, winning a host of awards including Best Swim School Promoter for 2008 and 2009, Drake International Employer of Choice in 2008, and the New Zealand Recreation Association Pool of the Year Award 2008."

The judges noted that West Wave is one of the "finest integrated lifestyle centres" in Australasia, providing an "absolute focus on customer satisfaction, expanding the product range, detailed systemisation of all processes and constant upskilling of staff."

Purpose built for the 1990 Commonwealth Games, the Centre offer competition dive and 50 metre pools and now incorporates the latest in water recreation and play facilities, a swim school, a modern fitness centre, swim shop and recreation centre. West Wave is also accessible for people with disabilities.

Image: Swim carnival at the West Wave Pool and Leisure Centre.

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