At the February meeting of Wellington City Council’s Pūroro Rangaranga Social, Cultural and Economic Committee the full rebuild, including heating of the main pool and installation of a new spa, was approved, with a total cost of $8.05 million.
“This was a decision that had to be weighed up carefully and in the final outcome was made for the Onslow suburbs and all Wellington residents as a whole and will prove to be an investment that will contribute to fitness and more children actively engaged and trained in the life aquatic,” said Mayor Andy Foster.
The budget is scheduled to commence in 2023/24. Council officers will report back in May 2022 on the scheduling for further design work, which is to include community input, and for construction.