Hydrotherapy/LTS Pool Closed

Huia Pool’s Hydro Pool is closed so it can be drained and cleaned as a precaution in wake of a cryptosporidiosis outbreak.

The decision came after Public Health advised Council someone attended swimming lessons on Saturday 5 April while they were symptomatic. That person contracted the parasite from a different source – not any of our pools.

Public Health were happy for us to make our own decision on whether we did any extra treatment at the Huia Hydro Pool.  We have decided, in the interest of everyone’s safety, to close, drain, and give the pool a deep clean. Swim classes at the Hydro Pool have been cancelled for today, and potentially through to Saturday. A credit will be applied to your account to be used on your next DD payment plan.

**We are investigating whether participants in the swim classes may be accommodated at other pools. You will be notified if this is the case.

Meanwhile, Public Health advised us at the end of last week that three cases of cryptosporidiosis had been linked to Te Ngaengae Pool. However, their attendance at the pool pre-dated our initial draining and intensive treatment of the pools. Public Health are satisfied we have dealt with the situation.

We would like to remind the public to shower before entering swimming pools, and not to swim within a two-week period after they have had any symptoms of diarrhoea or vomiting. This will ensure the health of all pool users.