Dave Hume Pool Improvements

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About the project

We're reconfiguring the main pool and making other improvements to increase learn to swim opportunities, improve accessibility and enable the pools to run for an extended season, from September through to the end of May each year.

This follows many years of the Dave Hume Swimming Pool Trust developing the concept of an enclosed pool, with a new liner system to reduce painting costs and frequency. The roof project to enclose the pool was factored into Council's 2021-2031 Long Term Plan, but due to escalating costs Council agreed in October 2024 to focus their attention on a bulkhead, pool upgrades and a new liner system.

These upgrades will enable the pool to have a longer season, and to cater to the community's diverse needs, including a disability hoist and improved accessibility.

The pools will have a new, safer filtration system and other plant upgrades to increase the 50-year-old pool's longevity. And, by adding a bulkhead into the main pool, we will be able to offer more learn to swim programmes, which are at capacity each year. The new learn to swim pool (within the main pool) will be able to run at a higher temperature to cater for tamariki. This new area of the pool will also have increased options for other pool users.

The improvements are being funded through existing budgets from the 2023/24 financial year and Dave Hume Pool Trust funding. The Trust will be fundraising for 30 per cent of the upgrade work, while Council will fully fund the renewal work, such as the liners, pool covers and fixing the existing learn to swim pool.

When is this mahi happening?

To minimise disruption, construction will start the week after the swim season closes and will be completed prior to Christmas 2025 (weather and material dependent).

We're going to:

  • Install a bulkhead in the main 33.3m pool to create two pools - a 25m pool and 7m learn to swim pool
  • Upgrade the existing bore water heater exchanger for the new learn to swim pool, to keep it at a warmer temperature
  • Re-line all three pools with a PVC material, instead of painting, to reduce operational costs
  • Put new sand filtration systems in for all three pools
  • Upgrade the existing learn to swim pool to meet current pool safety and water quality standards
  • Heat and insulate the changing rooms and reception area to help extend the pool season
  • Get new pool covers for all pools
  • Install a disability hoist in the main pool
  • Install new doors at the entrance (car park door only), and new doors to changing rooms (for heating purposes)
  • Upgrade CCTV cameras

For operational information, including opening hours, swimming programmes, and admission prices, please visit the Dave Hume Pool website.


What's happening now? (18 December)

We're almost ready to open the gate and welcome everyone back, with the pools scheduled to open 10am, Monday 22 December!

A blessing and ribbon cutting were held this week, ahead of Monday's opening, attended by tangata whenua from Te Rereatukahia Marae, Mayor James Denyer, Council staff, and representatives from Bay Venues, Dave Hume Pool Trust, Filtration and Pumping Commercial (FPC), Beca and Veros.

"Seeing the upgrade come to life is a real win for Katikati. This is a space where people of all ages can come together, stay active, learn new skills and simply enjoy being part of a community. It's great to see local passion and long-term vision turning into something that will benefit families for years to come," says Mayor James.

Read more here.

Fun community events and family days are planned for the summer, including a pool party in late January. A range of BaySwim classes will also be launched in early 2026. For more information visit the Dave Hume Pool website and Facebook page.



About the project

We're reconfiguring the main pool and making other improvements to increase learn to swim opportunities, improve accessibility and enable the pools to run for an extended season, from September through to the end of May each year.

This follows many years of the Dave Hume Swimming Pool Trust developing the concept of an enclosed pool, with a new liner system to reduce painting costs and frequency. The roof project to enclose the pool was factored into Council's 2021-2031 Long Term Plan, but due to escalating costs Council agreed in October 2024 to focus their attention on a bulkhead, pool upgrades and a new liner system.

These upgrades will enable the pool to have a longer season, and to cater to the community's diverse needs, including a disability hoist and improved accessibility.

The pools will have a new, safer filtration system and other plant upgrades to increase the 50-year-old pool's longevity. And, by adding a bulkhead into the main pool, we will be able to offer more learn to swim programmes, which are at capacity each year. The new learn to swim pool (within the main pool) will be able to run at a higher temperature to cater for tamariki. This new area of the pool will also have increased options for other pool users.

The improvements are being funded through existing budgets from the 2023/24 financial year and Dave Hume Pool Trust funding. The Trust will be fundraising for 30 per cent of the upgrade work, while Council will fully fund the renewal work, such as the liners, pool covers and fixing the existing learn to swim pool.

When is this mahi happening?

To minimise disruption, construction will start the week after the swim season closes and will be completed prior to Christmas 2025 (weather and material dependent).

We're going to:

  • Install a bulkhead in the main 33.3m pool to create two pools - a 25m pool and 7m learn to swim pool
  • Upgrade the existing bore water heater exchanger for the new learn to swim pool, to keep it at a warmer temperature
  • Re-line all three pools with a PVC material, instead of painting, to reduce operational costs
  • Put new sand filtration systems in for all three pools
  • Upgrade the existing learn to swim pool to meet current pool safety and water quality standards
  • Heat and insulate the changing rooms and reception area to help extend the pool season
  • Get new pool covers for all pools
  • Install a disability hoist in the main pool
  • Install new doors at the entrance (car park door only), and new doors to changing rooms (for heating purposes)
  • Upgrade CCTV cameras

For operational information, including opening hours, swimming programmes, and admission prices, please visit the Dave Hume Pool website.


What's happening now? (18 December)

We're almost ready to open the gate and welcome everyone back, with the pools scheduled to open 10am, Monday 22 December!

A blessing and ribbon cutting were held this week, ahead of Monday's opening, attended by tangata whenua from Te Rereatukahia Marae, Mayor James Denyer, Council staff, and representatives from Bay Venues, Dave Hume Pool Trust, Filtration and Pumping Commercial (FPC), Beca and Veros.

"Seeing the upgrade come to life is a real win for Katikati. This is a space where people of all ages can come together, stay active, learn new skills and simply enjoy being part of a community. It's great to see local passion and long-term vision turning into something that will benefit families for years to come," says Mayor James.

Read more here.

Fun community events and family days are planned for the summer, including a pool party in late January. A range of BaySwim classes will also be launched in early 2026. For more information visit the Dave Hume Pool website and Facebook page.