Thursday 21 February 2013
Vandalism causes Woodham Park Paddling Pool to close early
Ongoing vandalism has caused the Christchurch City Council to close the Woodham Park Paddling Pool early.
The pool, which closed today, has been subject to repeat vandalism since it re-opened for the summer season last year
Show Weekend. The damage has compromised the integrity of the pool and is causing it to lose significant amounts of
water.
Recreation and Sports Unit Manager John Filsell is disappointed this valuable community asset has been forced to close
well before it was originally scheduled to shut at Easter.
“A lot of effort went into repairing Woodham Park Paddling Pool, as well as other much-loved pools around the city. It
is frustrating that the thoughtless actions of a few people have meant our children miss out on swimming and having
fun.”
Repairs to the pool will take at least four weeks to complete, meaning it will not be operational again until next
summer.
Other paddling pools that remain open to the 2012/2013 summer season are Spencer Park, Edgar MacIntosh, Whale Pool New
Brighton, Abberley Park and the Botanic Gardens.
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