North Canterbury News: October 14, 2021

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22 North Canterbury News, October 14, 2021
Kaikoura to make asplash this summer
Kaikoura is set to have its new
community swimming pool open for
summer.
Finishing touches are being made
ahead of the Kaikoura Aquatic Centre’s
official opening on Sunday, November
14, on the 5th anniversary on the
devastating 2016 earthquake which
destroyed the former community pool.
The new aquatic centre is amodern
facility catering to everyone from
competitive swimmers, young people
learning to swim, casual picnics with
families and friends, as well as those
who wish to gain better health through
water­based activities.
It includes a25by12metre lap pool,
a6mby10m multi­use learn to swim /
hydrotherapy pool, abeach entry
toddler pool, changing rooms,
administration building and apicnic /
barbecue area.
The project has been managed by the
Kaikoura Community Charitable Trust,
with assistance from the Kaikoura
District Council.
‘‘It has been alot of work and many
volunteer hours from everyone
involved, and ahuge learning curve,’’
says trust member John Diver.
‘‘There will be afew nuts and bolts to
sort out once we open, but we’re looking
forward to the centre becoming ahub
for the district over the hot summer
months.
‘‘Local youth will also benefit with the
swimming club and Kiwi Swim holiday
programme having access to apurposebuilt
facility.’’
Sport Tasman has been appointed to
Ready to use ... The new multi­use learn
to swim and hydrotherapy pool is sure to
get plenty of use over the summer months.
manage the pool and will be working
closely with the trust.
Sport Tasman chief executive Nigel
Muir says the pool opening will be an
exciting day for the Kaikoura
community.
‘‘The importance of afun, family
space and the chance for tamariki to
learn fundamental water skills in a
seaside community makes this a
wonderful investment for future
generations.
‘‘A huge congratulations to all who
Entranceway ...
Kaikoura’s new aquatic centre is due to open next month.
PHOTOS: KAIKOURA DISTRICTCOUNCIL
have made this possible.’’
Trust member Toni Batey has been
active in the community fundraising
and is working with local volunteers
doing weed control and planting the
area around the pool.
Acall will be going out closer to the
opening date for extra hands to help get
the centre in tip top shape.
‘‘While the build is almost complete
we still have some work to do on the
entrance way, setting up the
administration building and the
barbecue area,’’ Ms Batey says.
Funding to build the Kaikoura
Aquatic Centre included $1 million
contributions from the Kaikoura
District Council and the government’s
Covid­19 recovery fund. Large
donations were received from the
Department of Internal Affairs
Lotteries Earthquake Recovery Fund,
the Lottery Community Facilities Fund,
the Rata Foundation and the Kaikoura
Op Shop, with the balance coming from
local fundraising.
Anyone who would like to volunteer to
get the site ready can contact
tonibatey@xtra.co.nz or phone
027­4382678.
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