Plans, policies and reports
Swimming pool strategy
Contents | Introduction | Summary of issues |
Council’s objectives for swimming pools |
Planning framework and guiding principles | Provision |
Management | Implementation |
Appendices
Council’s objectives for swimming pools
Overall goal
The council’s provision of swimming pools in Auckland city contributes to the goal of building strong and healthy
communities through:
- increasing participation
- improving health
- developing water skills
- contributing to excellence in aquatic sports
- developing a sense of community.
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Desired outcomes:
Desired outcome one - participation
Increased participation in aquatic activities at facilities that cater for the needs of diverse communities.
Desired outcome two - health
People’s health improved through aquatic activity, stress relief and rehabilitation.
Desired outcome three - water skills
Aquatic opportunities enable people to attain and develop water skills.
Desired outcome four - excellence in aquatic sports
Facilities and funding contribute to people excelling in aquatic sports.
Desired outcome five - sense of community
Aquatic facilities promote social interaction and act as a hub for community activities.
Principles of provision development and management
| Sustainable |
The council will ensure swimming pool resources are managed in a sustainable manner |
| Regional perspective |
The council will adopt a regional perspective on the provision and use of swimming pools |
| Involving others |
The council will build on the experience and expertise of others |
| Inequalities |
The council will recognise inequalities of access generated by differences in ability, physical accessibility and income |
Published September 2002
