Aquatic centre identified as a priority for the community

The formation of the Waiheke Island Indoor Swimming Pool Committee (the Committee) in 2003

The completion of a community needs assessment on the Island in December 2003. Key findings included the projected likelihood of use to be extremely high, and that key preferred activities included relaxation, lap swimming, aqua-aerobics and learn to swim. Waiheke High School Grounds was identified as the preferred site.

A community funded pool survey carried out in 1994, demonstrated a strong community desire for a year round aquatic facility on the island.

A petition of over 650 signatures supporting an indoor community pool in 2001