AC Baths swim-area BBQ to go
The AC Baths covered BBQ area is to be removed to boost safety at the facility. The covered BBQ was located behind the “bombing island” near to the deeper end of the leisure pool.
Pools operations manager Ryno Nienaber said this means parents and caregivers can be distracted by food preparation.
“People often become very busy preparing their food on the BBQ,” he said, “and it’s easy to become focused on that instead of the little ones in their care, who are in close proximity to the dangerous deep end of the pool.
“We have also seen an increase in the size of groups using the BBQs, as well as in behaviour that can cause conflict with other pool users, so in the interests of safety for all we will be removing the covered BBQ area.
“Most public pools in New Zealand do not allow any food, or limit food from commercial outlets onsite, so we think that removing this while keeping one other BBQ, which is better located, is the best solution.
“People are still welcome to bring pre-prepared food with them and consume it on site, and of course refreshments are available at Splashes Café inside.”