The Edgeware
Pool Project

Rebuilding our Community Pool

New Zealand has one of the highest drowning rates in the OECD – 90 people drowned last year, the highest in 10 years. Having access to a community pool is vitally important for children and adults to learn to enjoy the water safely and with confidence.

St Albans is experiencing a huge increase in population and requires community amenities to match this growth. With about 50,000 people, we live in the second fastest growing suburb in Christchurch.

We’re building a new community pool for our families, youth and our children in Edgeware in the heart of St Albans. Find out more about the planned pool, the facilities that will be available and progress in making it happen.

The Edgeware Pool is a community-driven initiative creating a state-of-the-art aquatic facility that will serve as a vital community hub.

The pool will provide a safe and accessible venue for physical activity, improving overall health and wellness for our community members.

It will serve as a gathering place for families, offering programmes and events that encourage social interaction and community building.

We thank the Christchurch City Council, the Lottery Grants Board, NZ Community Trust, Rātā Foundation and the many local donors for their support in this project.

How you can support
the project