Naenae Pool & Fitness Centre

The design of the Naenae Pool and Fitness Centre is part of a wider rejuvenation project in Naenae - establishing culturally informed and community-involved transformations around the town centre for the benefit of locals and visitors. The design concept and building form were generated from early mana whenua engagement and reflect the cultural narrative specific to Naenae.

The pool project was a major focus for Hutt City Council and returns a significant asset to the community, providing a 50m Olympic pool, a leisure pool & toddlers’ splash pool, a birthday party room, outdoor space, two hydroslides and a fitness gym.

This facility was designed as the first Greenstar 5 pool building in New Zealand which is a key aspect of the brief as part of Hutt City’s sustainability initiatives. This project enlivens Naenae shopping centre and contributes to the regional pool network.

The previous pool was demolished due to seismic safety concerns, but parts of the building and the community hall have been salvaged and reused in creative ways in the new design.