Formation of the Waiheke Island Indoor Swimming Pool Committee
The formation of the Waiheke Island Indoor Swimming Pool Committee (the Committee) in 2003
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Proposal was sent to the Ministry of Education seeking financial support
Proposal was sent to the Ministry of Education seeking financial support. Auckland Council had agreed financial support of $1.6 million subject in part to “the pool committee obtaining financial support from the Ministry of Education”.
Initial High Level Feasibility study commissioned by Local Board
outlines the history of advocacy for a pool on the island
Local Board backed a call for the community to be allowed to raise funds by asking for donations from visitors
Local Board backed a call for the community to be allowed to raise funds by asking for donations from visitors
Aquatic centre identified as a priority for the community
Recreation Waiheke 1994 identified an aquatic centre as a priority for the community.
A community funded pool survey
A community funded pool survey carried out in 1994, demonstrated a strong community desire for a year round aquatic facility on the island.