Kaikōura Aquatic Centre, Kaikōura

Concept Render

CREATE are engaged by the Kaikōura Community Trust as Lead Consultant to deliver a new outdoor community facility to replace the earthquake-damaged waterfront Lions Pool. The new pool facility will be located on a new site, which was determined through a public consultation process, within the Scarborough reserve; and will include the following key features:

25m Lap Pool
Learn to Swim Pool/Shallow Therapeutic Pool
Beach Entry Toddler Pool
Change facilities & amenities
Office, store, ticketing
Surrounds, seating, fencing
Carparking & access

The design solution was developed to capture views of the Kaikōura Ranges, South Bay and to provide a strong sense of arrival whilst sheltering from prevailing winds. The design is future proofed to allow for staging with a foundation solution enabling the pools area and surrounds to be enclosed in a next stage of development. The site has been master planned to cater for future expansion of the facility to include a SPA, indoor sports hall, gym and additional aquatic activities, such as hydroslides.

Project Details:

Client: Kaikōura Community Chartiable Trust
Location: Kaikoura
Role: Lead Consultant, Full Design Services
Status: Construction (completion mid 2021)

Key Personnel:

Bryan Greig (Director), Project Director
Abdus Hansrod (Director), Project Lead

Client Representative:

Emma Duncan
Kaikōura Community Charitable Trust