Plans progress

Over the next few months, you’ll be seeing and hearing more about the planned Motueka community pool.

We’re testing the water and want to get a feel for what people would like to see as we develop our plans.

The concept of a pool has been eagerly advocated by Motueka community members for more than 25 years, and the project was significantly advanced with the purchase of land for the future pool site earlier this year.

The community is moving forward with its fundraising, aiming to gather around $4.4 million, while funds for the rest of the project have been allocated in our 10-Year Plan, for construction potentially beginning in 2027.

We’re looking at a total budget of around $20 million, including the community-funded amount, but there’s a lot of water to flow under the bridge before the first spade goes into the ground.

Early plans and feasibility concepts for the pool are for it to have a lane pool, a learn-to-swim and a toddler’s pool, and a strong desire for a hydrotherapy pool and spa to also be included.

Further down this page you can see what other places around the country have done with similar budgets. There’s information about what we can and can’t afford, and there’s a space where you can leave your thoughts and ideas.

Expectations

What do community pools look like in other places?

We been in touch with several towns and cities around the country to find out what their community pools look like.

They've sent us these pictures and given us an idea of what you can get for your money.