It’s been a “full-on” 16 year process for the Roxburgh community to see its 90-year-old pool replaced with a soon-to-be-completed $2.5M state-of-the-art facility.

Central Otago District councillor Sally Feinerman has been part of the pool committee for about eight years and has a clear understanding of the level of commitment a community has to have to see a project of this magnitude through.

“We picked up momentum at the beginning of 2021, and we put some significant funding applications into Central Lakes Trust, Otago Community Trust,” Sally said. 

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“We went to the Ida McDonald Charitable Trust, and they’ve really got on board and helped us. 

“So we’ve had a lot of support and success with our funding applications, including the $500,000 from ratepayers.” 

Sally believes the success of any community project comes with a great committee to keep things moving along. 

The new complex includes a 25-metre four-lane main pool with a ramp providing access for everyone, a learner’s pool and a little beach pool for toddlers.

Pool construction is expected to be completed in March or April this year (2023).

Watch our short video about the Roxburgh Pool project.