Whanganui East Pool preparing to open for summer Published on 15 December 2025 Maintenance work is being carried out at Whanganui East Pool as staff prepare to open it for the summer season.Whanganui District Council Aquatics Services Manager Lucy Thompson says the team is looking forward to welcoming the community back once final works are complete. Tagged as: , Pools
Councillors vote for East Pool upgrade, business case for Splash Published on 12 August 2025 Whanganui District Council’s elected representatives have voted to implement a recommendation from the citizens’ assembly to refurbish and upgrade the Whanganui East Pool and develop a business case for a future Splash Centre upgrade. The Splash Centre upgrade will be considered during the council’s next long-term plan process. Tagged as: , Pools
Citizens’ assembly to discuss future of outdoor pools Published on 13 February 2025 Whanganui District Council’s elected representatives have voted to establish a citizens' assembly to explore the future of outdoor swimming facilities, including Whanganui East Pool Tagged as: , Pools
Whanganui East Pool set to open for the summer Published on 02 December 2024 The Whanganui East Pool on Tinirau Street will open for the summer on Wednesday, 18 December. Tagged as: , Pools
Home pool safety this summer Published on 17 January 2023 With sunny weather here Whanganui District Council is encouraging pool owners to make sure they understand what they need to do to keep children safe around home pools. Tagged as: , Pools
Whanganui East Pool open for 2023 summer season Published on 16 December 2022 The Whanganui East Pool, on Tinirau Street, is set to open for the 2023 summer season. Tagged as: , Pools
Swimming pool inspections to begin Published on 04 December 2017 Whanganui District Council’s Building Control team is encouraging swimming and spa pool owners to keep everyone safe this summer. Tagged as: , Pools
New law to strengthen pool safety and compliance Published on 09 January 2017 A major overhaul of swimming pool safety requirements has been welcomed by the Whanganui District Council. Tagged as: , Pools
Whanganui East Pool opens for the summer Published on 01 December 2016 The outdoor pool will open its doors for the summer on Monday, December 12, with pool filling starting this week. Tagged as: , Pools
Pool safety a priority Published on 13 January 2016 Whanganui District Council building team leader Greg Hoobin is reminding people to look out for their loved ones, especially children, and ensure their safety around swimming and spa pools. Tagged as: , Pools