Amberley Pool opens
The atmosphere was buzzing at the Amberley Pool on Saturday as keen swimmers joined in for a Community Pool Party to make a splash for the opening.
Inflatables, games, prizes, and a barbecue created a great day for all, and even featured Mayor Marie Black and Compass FM presenter Kerry Treymane trying out the bombing platform.
To open the celebrations, families who were nominated by the community for the ‘first swim’ spent an hour checking out the new facility then having the inaugural dip in the pool. These three Amberley families were The Crofts, Maria Rickerby with Ruby and Oscar Burney, and the Laxon family, all receiving nominations for the value and involvement they add to their communities and their involvement with Amberley Pool over the years.
More than 150 people attended the day in total, and Mayor Black was thrilled so see so many throughout Hurunui come together for a great celebration.
“The refurbished Amberley Pool has been the result of a lot of wonderful work from a number of people in our community, and I’ve no doubt it will be a fantastic asset for the entire District.”
A huge thank you to our sponsors Amberley District Residents Association – Mollie’s Place, Amberley Lions, Amberley Menzshed, Amberley Swimming Club, Compass FM, Create and Curate, Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa, Hurunui Engineering, Murchison Homes, NZ Lottery Grants Board, Save Our Pool, South Ward Committee, and Rata Foundation and Waghorn Builders.