Warkworth pool nudges closer

Northern Arena’s vision could soon start to become a reality.

Construction of a new pool and fitness complex between Te Honohono ki Tai Road and Warkworth Showgrounds could start as early as next month.

Northern Arena, which already has a pool complex in Silverdale, had hoped to start building soon after the opening of Te Honohono ki Tai Road in June, but marketing manager Justin Byrne said loose ends were still being tied up.

“We are still waiting on titles for the land, that has been pushed back again,” he said. “We are finalising details for tender, so no ground has been broken yet – the latest estimate we have is November.”

Once building does start, construction is expected to take around a year.

The complex will include a 25-metre learn to swim pool, two 12-metre pools for pre-schoolers and babies, a gym, fitness studio, café and shop. Access will be membership-based, with monthly payments. Current fitness memberships at Silverdale range from $27 to $32 a week.