Waihi Community Swimming Pool Proposal - Consultation Open


What is this proposal about?

Council has been managing and operating the Waihi Community Pool for the 2010/11 season. The Waihi Ward is now looking to consult with the community on options for this operation and the continued use of the pool in the future.

The pool is on land owned by the Ministry of Education and has since 1965 been managed and operated by a Waihi Community Swimming Pool Committee, a joint committee made up of representatives from the community and the Waihi College.

In previous years, the Waihi Ward Committee has made a contribution of $20,000 per year to the running of the Waihi Pool. This was at a cost to the ratepayer of $6.20 (incl. GST) per property per year. In early 2010, Waihi College indicated that it was no longer in a position to continue to provide resources for the operation of the pool to the public. This was due to the fact that the majority of the work and expense had in the later years fallen on them.

The costs of managing and operating the pool are funded from the Community Facilities targeted rate for Waihi. All property owners in the Waihi Ward pay the Community Facilities targeted rate, which enables residents an equal opportunity to use the facilities that Waihi has to offer. Council considers that the construction of a new heated pool complex is not a feasible option due to the high costs (many millions of dollars) associated with this.

The options being proposed by Council in the Statement of Proposal for the 2011/12 year are:

  • Option One: Renew the lease for management and operation of the pool for 12 months
  • Option Two: Renew the lease for management and operation of the pool for 14 years
  • Option Three: Do nothing (in this case, there will be no Community Pool available to the public)


How can I view the proposal?

You can download a copy of the statement of proposal for the Waihi Community Swimming Pool (69KB) , or phone 07 862 8609 or 0800 734 834 (from within the District) for a copy to be sent to you.


How can I make a submission on the proposal?

Submissions opened on 5 April 2011 and closed 4.00pm on Friday, 6 May 2011.

Have Your Say
The submission phase has now closed.
 


What happens next?

Following the closing date on 6 May 2011, all submissions received will be considered by Elected Members at the Council hearing meeting on Wednesday, 25 May 2011, to be held at the Paeroa Council Chambers, William Street, Paeroa.

Following the hearing, each submitter will be personally notified by correspondence of the Elected Members’ decision with regards to your submission. It is proposed that the Policy will be adopted prior to the end of June 2011 and will be publicly notified.
 

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