We're asking - Which option is the best for Milton's future?

Council is asking for your feedback on whether to continue with the community library/pool facility or to stop the project. You’ll find more information about each option on the following pages including how each one might affect you.

Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    2018

    OUR PLACE MILTON COMMUNITY PLAN

    Community feedback helped us to prioritise to invest in the Milton Pool and Milton Community Library.

  • Timeline item 2 - complete

    2019

    ANNUAL PLAN 2019/20 UPDATE

    After careful consideration Council identified that a new combined pool and community library facility was the best long-term option for Milton.

    BRUCE COMMUNITY FACILITIES TRUST

    Bruce Community Facilities Trust and Committee formed, working with Council to drive this project forward.

  • Timeline item 3 - complete

    2020-2021

    DETAILS AND OPTIONS WERE DEVELOPED

    Preparation for Community Consultation on the combined facility occurred, inclusive of a Community Library Spacial Plan and Designs and two main design options for the Community Pool where a six or eight lane facility were considered.

  • Timeline item 4 - complete

    2022

    COMMUNITY CONSULTATION OCCURRED, ASKING WHICH DO YOU SUPPORT

    Option 1: Contribute to a community library and pool facility with 6 swimming lanes ($13M TO $14M)

    Option 2: Contribute to a community library and pool facility with 8 swimming lanes ($18M TO $20M)

    Following the consultation process, Option 1 was the communities’ preferred option.

  • Timeline item 5 - complete

    2023-2024

    PROJECT SCOPING AND PLANNING COMMENCED

    Purchasing of adjacent properties occurred.

    Concept Designs were created following receipt of Bruce Community Trust and Clutha District Council Operations Teams agreement.

    Engineer and Independent Quantity Surveyor estimations were requested following completion of Concept Designs.

    Consent process began.

    Full project cost estimates were developed, and a budget of $17.6 million was approved as part of the 2023-24 Annual Plan Process.

  • Timeline item 6 - active

    2024

    LONG TERM PLAN DECISIONS

    The Chief Executive submitted a report asking Council to consider options for the Milton Swimming Pool and Community Library project as it is now known that costs exceed current available budgets. $17.9 million was approved as part of the LTP.

    Council confirmed that the Milton Swimming Pool and Community Library project will need to go to a Special Consultative Process providing options for consideration by the community.