Bad weather sets back pool upgrade

ALMOST READY: The Capital Pools and Spas team hard at work putting the fibreglass on to the pool. PHOTO/SWDC

The less than summery weather has delayed the opening of the Greytown Swimming Pool until next Saturday.

The pool is being refurbished and will look like a brand new pool once complete, said Helen McNaught, amenities manager for South Wairarapa District Council.

"Unfortunately we haven't had quite as much fine weather as we needed to get everything done, so the pool opening date has had to be put back by another week.

"The entire interior surface has been fibreglassed and repainted.

"We've done major work on the old skimmer system which means it will be easier for staff to maintain the water quality."

Ms McNaught said the pool will be open for longer hours this season so people can make the most of it.

The pool was due to open today but will now open on December 20 at 11am. All swimming on this day will be free, thanks to City Care Ltd, who are sponsoring a free-swim day.

From December 22 through until January 4, the pool will be open from 11am to 7pm.

Normal holiday hours (11am to 5.30pm) will then resume except for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights up to and including January 25, when the pool will remain open until 7pm.

The pool season ends on March 29, 2015.