A mock-up of what the new pool could look like. Photo / Supplied
A mock-up of what the new pool could look like. Photo / Supplied
At least one Napier councillor has been subpoenaed to give evidence in the court case over the multi-million dollar new aquatic centre.
The Friends of Onekawa Aquatic Centre group have challenged the $41 million pool in court, saying council failed to adequately consult the community over the decision.
CouncillorKirsten Wise confirmed she had been subpoenaed by the group to give evidence, and had filed a affidavit based off a speech she gave at a meeting in December.
The December meeting was called after six councillors, including Wise, said council had not adequately consulted the community over the decision.
At that meeting council voted 7-6 not to re-consult the community.
Wise told Hawke's Bay Today she believed she had been subpoenaed by the group as she gave timeline of council decisions relating to the pool during her speech in December.
She said her affidavit was confirming the transcript the group had of her speech was correct, as well as expanding on some of the issues she covered.
In particular, she said councillors were orginially told they would have the opportunity to double debate the decision over the pool.
