Susan O’Regan and Liz Stolwyk
Cambridge’s refurbished swimming pools have been described as an inspiration to other communities.
Waipā District Council collected an urban design award for the Perry Aquatic Centre Puna Kaukau o Te Oko Horoi development last week.
The complex won the Central Property People Awards for Urban Design award ahead of five other entries.
The awards, run by the Property Council New Zealand, celebrate the people behind key property projects.
Judges said the facility provided a key recreational offer for a landlocked community.
“Swimming is second nature for New Zealanders,” judges said. “The pool complex serves as an inspiration to other communities, reminding us to take opportunities to provide a great facility and also incorporate latest technology, design elements, connections and collaboration.”
Waipā mayor Susan O’Regan said the win was an outstanding achievement for a commuunity which had embraced the pool complex and made it a roaring success.
“This is truly a community facility, and worth every cent of the investment made by council and others. It has been designed to meet the needs of our community now and for years to come; this was a major focus for the many people involved in bringing the development to life.”
The aquatic facility, managed by the Waipā Community Facilities Trust and opened in May last year, includes a 25-metre indoor pool, 50m outdoor pool, toddler pool, hydrotherapy pool, sauna and spa pool.
