Tauranga Pools

Ōtūmoetai Pool Investigation

Our goal is to ascertain the ongoing operational viability of this community facility.

Tauranga City Council and Bay Venues, in collaboration with community representatives, are actively investigating concerns surrounding the deteriorating condition of Ōtūmoetai Pool.

Formation of a Working Group

Council recommended that we establish a dedicated working group to investigate the pool’s future in collaboration with the local community.

In April 2024, this group was formed comprising of Council and Bay Venues staff, members of the Ōtūmoetai community, representatives from EVO Swimming Club, Ōtūmoetai College, and an external aquatic expert.

This diverse team brings together a wealth of knowledge and perspectives to guide our efforts in monthly meetings, and community representatives reports back findings to the wider community.

Working Group Agreements

  • Terms of Reference: The working group finalised and agreed upon the terms of reference, outlining our objectives and the framework for this work.

  • Geotechnical Investigation Scope Defined: We agreed on the scope for a geotechnical investigation, which is essential for understanding the underlying conditions affecting the pool’s structure.

  • Intrusive Condition Assessment Work Scope: The scope for on-site investigative work was agreed upon, ensuring a comprehensive approach to identifying all potential issues and solutions.

  • Operational Options for Further Investigation: A range of options for further investigation has been identified. This step is crucial as it allows us to explore various operational avenues and determine the most effective ongoing solution.

Working Group Meeting Minutes

Notes:

Geotech: All geotechnical assessment work at Ōtūmoetai Pool has been completed, the results are being collated, and the final Geotech report will be now prepared for the working group to consider in the New Year.

Final Condition Assessment: The working group has discussed and approved the final condition assessment. A set of options on next steps is being prepared to be viewed alongside the final Geotech report.

Aquatics Network Plan Overview:A presentation by Ross Hudson (TCC) provided a high-level overview of the Aquatics Network Plan which was completed in 2020. Click here to view the presentation. Click here to view the key takeaways.

Pre-Working Group

Prior to the Working Group, to support the community conversation about the future of a pool in Ōtūmoetai, an information pack was prepared that includes current pools usage, condition assessments, budgets and more. You can download the information pack here.

Current Status

With the formation of the Working Group, our focus is on gathering more detailed information to inform our decisions moving forward. This approach ensures that any action taken is based on solid evidence and is in the best interest of our community, and our city as a whole.

We are committed to keeping the community informed throughout this process. We look forward to sharing further updates as our investigation progresses. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Contact Information

For any inquiries or feedback, please contact feedback@bayvenues.co.nz.

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Frequently asked questions

Click here for our pool rules, including parent to child ratios and supervision rules.

Yes, all of our pools allow you to bring your own food in. Greerton, Memorial and Otumoetai pools also have BBQs for hire on site.

Please note that commercial food is not permitted at Baywave (Pizza, McDonalds, KFC, fish & chips etc).

We do not have items available for hire, however our pools do have stores that sell a range of products. These include swimwear, towels, goggles, swim nappies etc.

This means that our lifeguards are currently cleaning the pools to ensure they are up to hygiene standards.

The length of time this takes varies, but you are welcome to phone the pool's reception for an update.

There is no need to book your entry to the Mount Hot Pools in advance, however you are welcome to use the online portal for convenient booking.

We do recommend booking Private Spas online to ensure availability.

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