Given a choice between a brand new pool or a staged upgrade of the Wanganui East one, the Wanganui District Council is leaning toward the latter.
The pool has been the centre of debate for many years now but especially over the past couple of summers.
First there was an issue with high volumes of water leaking from the pool and then a groundswell of community concern that the council might close the pool permanently.
Council has decided to have the various options included in its 10-Year Plan consultation process, giving the community more opportunity to provide feedback before making a final decision and committing any funds.
This comes after a confidential council workshop last month when officers presented councillors with three scenarios - refurbish the pool, redevelop the pool or a build a new outdoor pool next to the Splash Centre in Springvale.