Te Puna o Whakaehu - Mosgiel Public Pool is a state-of-the-art swimming facility located in Mosgiel, Dunedin. The complex features a variety of pools and amenities for all ages and abilities to enjoy.
For families and children, there is a leisure pool designed for recreational play. This pool includes a wet deck area and water features that sprinkle out water, providing hours of fun and entertainment. There is also a dedicated learners' pool primarily used for swimming lessons, ensuring that children have a safe and conducive environment to learn and develop their swimming skills.
For serious swimmers and fitness enthusiasts, there is a 25m pool with eight lanes. This pool allows for lap swimming and competitive training, catering to individuals who want to improve their stroke technique or maintain their fitness levels. Additionally, there are spaces available for rehabilitation, relaxation, and physiotherapy, including a hydrotherapy pool that is warmer than the other pools, as well as a spa pool for ultimate relaxation.
Te Puna o Whakaehu is committed to accessibility, with ramp access into every pool and two accessible changing rooms. The facility also offers a range of amenities to enhance the visitor experience. During school holidays, big inflatables are put up, providing extra excitement and enjoyment. The community can also utilise the meeting room at the complex.
Furthermore, the car park boasts 80 parking spaces, as well as e-vehicle and e-bike charging stations, promoting sustainable transport options.
The construction of Te Puna o Whakaehu marks the replacement of the original Taieri Baths, a pool built in the 1930s. The new facility, designed in collaboration between the Dunedin City Council and the Taieri Community Facilities Trust, aims to cater to the growing population of Mosgiel and provide a year-round swimming and leisure venue.
Te Puna o Whakaehu operates with convenient opening hours throughout the week. The lap pool, hydrotherapy pool, leisure pool, and spa pools open at 6 am and close at 8 pm from Monday to Friday. On weekends, they open at 7 am and close at 7 pm. The opening hours for the learner's pool are subject to availability.
On public holidays, the pool is open from 9:30 am to 5 pm, with no group fitness classes or Just Swim lessons offered on these days. Please note that the pool is closed on Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Good Friday, and operates from 1 pm to 7 pm on Anzac Day.
Te Puna o Whakaehu also offers a range of toys and equipment to enhance the swimming experience. Visitors can enjoy flotation boards, foam rings, ghosties, and turtle mats. Additionally, inflatables may be put up during weekends and school holidays for added excitement.
Swimming lessons and progression classes are available from multiple providers at Te Puna o Whakaehu. For those looking to celebrate a birthday or organise a group booking, the facility welcomes inquiries and can be contacted via email at tepunaowhakaehu@dcc. Govt. nz.
Overall, Te Puna o Whakaehu - Mosgiel Public Pool provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals and families to enjoy swimming, relaxation, and wellbeing activities. It serves as a valuable community asset, ensuring that the residents of Mosgiel have access to high-quality swimming facilities and services.
