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Wednesday 13 November 2024
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Pool lane hire fees ‘unsustainable’ MAX FRETHEY
Local Democracy Reporter
The future of one of Nelson’s largest swim clubs is looking uncertain as the “astronomical” price of hiring lanes at the city’s pub-
lic pools are putting pressure on swimmers. During winter, the Nelson South Swim Club moves from its summer home of Hampden Street Pool to the indoor Riverside Pool. Lane hire at Riverside climbed
to $40.10 per lane, per hour, this year, though pool manager CLM (Community Leisure Management) has given the club a discounted rate of $38 – last year’s fee. Despite the discount, the club believes they’re some of the high-
est lane hire fees in the country. Coach Glen Findlay says cost is an obstacle and has already resulted in about 20 kids dropping out of the club. “It’s a big barrier to enter and it’s increasingly hard to retain,” he
says. “We think there’s incredible opportunities for swimming in this region, and we’re just at a crossroads as to whether that’s going to happen or not based on
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