Final remains of old Cambridge Pool facility demolished
The final remains of the former Cambridge Pool facility have been demolished and cleared to make way for the new build.
Waipā District Council contractors Naylor Love last week removed the old pool club room which was the last remaining structure of the former pool facility. Its demolition signals the next stage of the Cambridge Pool project, now expected to finish late-2020.
Waipā District Council mayor Jim Mylchreest said the pool project had been progressing well, despite the delayed timeline.
“At this stage it is looking likely that the new facility will be complete in October and from there we will look at an official opening date for the public,” he said.
“This final demolition is very encouraging and a positive indicator that we are well on the way to completion of this incredible project.”
Mylchreest said the delay had been caused by remedial work which needed to be carried out on the 50-metre outdoor pool.
“Prior to commencing the build, we were unable to assess the condition of the pool and its balance tank. When we were finally able to have a look, we discovered the asset had deteriorated and was in need of critical work.
“That work has now underway and, although it has meant minor delays in our timeline, needs to be done. Given the magnitude of this project, delays aren’t completely unexpected.”
Mylchreest said he was uncertain whether Covid-19 would impact the project.
“At this stage it is too early to tell whether the project could be affected by the ramifications of the spread of the disease. We will be monitoring the situation closely and keeping the public informed.”
More information on the Cambridge Pool project is available at waipadc.govt.nz/cambridgepool.