Section 2: Asset Description 2.13.1 Asset The public pool located at Seddon Domain is owned by the Council and operated by the Awatere Community Trust. The pool is outdoor and open during the summer months. It measures 22.8 m in length, 13.7 m in width and ranges from 1.07 m to 2.4 m in depth. The area surrounding the pool is surfaced and includes changing sheds, an attendant’s office and pump shed. The changing sheds and attendant’s office were replaced in 2014 as a result of the Seddon earthquakes. The Queen Charlotte College (QCC) Pool is owned and operated by the QCC and Ministry of Education. The Council pays an annual grant to QCC to enable them to provide an agreed level of public service. Operating expenditure for QCC and Seddon swimming pools equated to $55,943 in 2014/15 with capital expenditure $437,500 for Seddon to reinstate the Changing sheds and Office after Earthquake damage. 2.13.2 Provision 2.13.2.1 How can Aquatic Facilities be provided for the Community? • Council owned and operated • Council owned and contracted operations • The status quo option of service provision by a community organisation and Queen Charlotte College with financial assistance from the Council to assist the facility providers in covering operational costs. 2.13.2.2 How the Council provides this Service? The MDC supports the provision of aquatic facilities in Blenheim, Picton and Seddon by means of financial grants to the operators of these facilities. These grants support the provision and accessibility of these assets for public use. Council support of these activities is consistent with the objectives of the Top of the South Regional Physical Activity Strategy, and the draft Marlborough District Physical Activity and Recreation Strategy, which promote healthy communities through opportunities for physical activities. NZS 5826:2000 Pool Water Quality. 2000, 1973, Hutcheson, Bowman & Stewart Ltd. Wellington, NZ. 2.14 Community Building Reserve Community Building Reserves are designed to host community groups, events and amenities, the majority being community halls. This AMP categorises public toilets separate from community buildings and does not include the MDC Library. The Council provides 11 community halls. Total operating expenditure in 2014/15 equated to $142,945. Capital expenditure $140,000 attributed to earthquake repairs in Seddon, at the Hall and bus shelter replacement. The cost of maintaining community halls at current levels is on average $12,995/building per annum. Maintenance and capital expenditure relating to buildings other than halls is generally attributed to the reserve they sit on. Photo: Fairhall Hall Page 37