This strategy has been reviewed and is now available for consultation (see Draft Ten Year Plan 2012-22 information).

Aquatics Strategy - to guide the development and provision of swimming pool facilities in Tauranga district

The Aquatic Strategy aims to achieve the following key objectives:

• increase the range of water based sport through establishing multi-use facilities
• increase accessibility of flat water space
• increase aquatic leisure use
• ensure equity of access
• establish a network of community pools
• consider establishment of associated activities such as a gym, health and fitness centre, creche etc.
• consider synergies with commercial centres, other recreational uses
• raise aquatic standards to an international level

The Strategy Document

• Aquatics Strategy (1.8mb pdf)