Foxton Pools are getting an upgrade

Published on December 02, 2022

Foxton Pools - interior Kiddie pool.
We've got good news for the Foxton community. Foxton Pools are getting an upgrade and construction will start in early February 2023.

Currently, Foxton Pools are a seasonal facility that can only be used in the warmer months. We're excited that the much needed upgrade will allow the Foxton community to use the pool all year round. 

The upgrade will include:

  • a rebuild of the building surrounding the pool;
  • a new built-in spa pool;
  • reception area and
  • ventilation systems.

Apollo Projects, an aquatic facility specialist with extensive knowledge of and a solid track record in building quality aquatic facilities, was awarded the contract. They also prioritise giving back to the community and will use local contractors and suppliers in the Foxton Pools project.

Foxton Pools will close the week before construction starts. When it reopens early in 2024 summer season, visitors can expect to see a refreshed fit for purpose facility which still holds the memories of those who have enjoyed it for the past 15 years.

We apologise for any inconvenience during the construction phase.

Community Engagement

Council engaged with the community on the future of the Foxton Pools in November 2020 as part of the Foxton Pools Feasibility Study. Three options were presented to participants and Council received 676 completed responses that supported building an
all-year facility to better meet the community's needs.

Based on the feedback received from the study, as part of the Long Term Plan (LTP) 2021-2041, people were asked to consider five options - an indoor and outdoor leisure pool, a basic all-year pool, a seasonal outdoor leisure pool, a seasonal outdoor basic pool, or permanently closing the facility. 

In response, Council agreed to demolish and replace the existing Foxton Pools building to allow year-round use, with no changes to the existing pools. 

Aquatic centres are popular places for communities to connect and socialise, through play, sport, fitness, learning and events. Upgrading the Foxton Pools makes physical exercise more accessible. It leads to happier, healthier people and better connected communities.

History of Foxton Pools

  • Established in 1927, Foxton Pools opened as an outdoor pool at Easton Park. It closed in 2007 but was never demolished.
  • In December of that year, a new indoor aquatic centre opened at 61-63 Main Street, Foxton. The site housed a 25x10 metre (4 lanes) pool, a 10x5metre teaching pool and a small toddlers' pool.
  • Now fifteen years later, the building is in poor condition. High condensation and variable internal temperatures have caused structural decay. Without action, it could become a safety issue. 

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