The Roxburgh Pool is in the running for an Architectural Designers New Zealand (ADNZ) award. 

In a social media post, Teviot ward councillor Sally Feinerman said it was wonderful the Roxburgh Pool had been entered into the awards.

“The photographer did an excellent job in capturing the beauty of the complex. This is quite an achievement for a small community like ours, and it's amazing what can be accomplished when a committed group works together.”

The design by Hierarchy Group is described as simple and structural, blending organically into the site, with colours influenced by the Central Otago environment. 

Hierarchy Group design director Chris Wheeler said they were planning to put the project forward in other design industry awards this year and next. 

Local firm Breen Construction, together with Coombes Aquatics, built the new 25m lane pool, learn to swim and toddlers pool, replacing the 89-year facility that was decommissioned on the same site.

Breen executive director Lindsay Breen said it was a pleasure working with the Hierarchy Group on the Roxburgh pool project and was thrilled the project had been submitted for the ADNZ awards.  

“We wish the team at Hierarchy the best of luck. The Roxburgh community continues to demonstrate how amazing the results can be with a committed group working together to deliver fundamental assets like the pool. 

“It is a true credit to all those involved. Congratulations to everyone, and we eagerly await positive news from the award entries."

New changing rooms, office space and a plant room were included in the long-awaited pool project, which was officially opened last December.

The Roxburgh Pool committee has worked hard over the past 16 years navigating numerous finance, planning and design challenges to successfully fundraise the $2.7 million needed for the project.

An aerial view of the Roxburgh Pool alongside the Mata-Au (Clutha) River. PHOTO: Lightforge- Dennis Radermacher

Another photo for the award entry, commissioned by the designers. PHOTO: Lightforge - Dennis Radermacher 

The ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards national gala dinner is on in Rotorua on Friday, November 1. 

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