Pioneer Sports Centre
Christchurch, New Zealand

Vic Davies Architect Ltd. was contracted by a local New Zealand firm to provide specialist pool consultant services for the design development, working drawings, and specifications for the pools at the Pioneer Sports Centre.

Pioneer Sports Centre was one of two facilities undertaken by Christchurch City Council.

With its opening, this facility becomes one of a handful of wave pools in New Zealand. The wave pool has, without a doubt, proven to be the greatest draw at municipal facilities that have taken the plunge and introduced surf into their pools.

The leisure pool incorporates other popular features such as the lazy river, water sprays, and bubble pit, while the 25 metre lap pool meets the needs of the more serious swimmer.

Built as an adjunct to a stadium and dry sports area, this aquatic facility completes the package of services offered at the Pioneer Sports Centre. The whole complex is aimed at being a family-orientated facility.

The interior design of this pool was developed by the local New Zealand architect in conjunction with the Christchurch City Council.