Stratford’s TSB Pool Complex to require vaccine pass during weekdays

The TSB Pool Complex in Stratford will move to vaccine pass requirements on weekdays.

To enter the facility from Monday to Friday a vaccine pass will be required by those aged over 12 years and 3 months.

This will come into effect on Wednesday 2 February 2022 to align with the beginning of the school term.

On Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays the facility will not require vaccine passes, and will be open to the public from 11.00am to 5.30pm.

Stratford District Council (SDC) Chief Executive Sven Hanne says the move will allow increased public access to the pool.

“If we continue as we are there is actually very little time available for general public swimming at the pool. This is due to private swimming lessons, school bookings and other group activities that currently require full facility bookings while the TSB Pool Complex doesn’t require a My Vaccine Pass,” says Mr Hanne.

“By moving to vaccine pass requirements during the week days, the facility becomes available for public swimming while other activity is in place. We’ve run the numbers and this will double the amount of time the facility is available to the community compared to what can be offered without vaccine passes,” he says.

“Our staff will continue to follow all COVID-19 protocols to keep community members safe, this includes mask wearing, capacity limits to maintain physical distancing and deep cleaning of the facility.”

“While this move may not be what some of our community want to hear, at this time we feel it’s the best way forward to cater to our regular pool users and ensure our facility can be enjoyed by as many people as possible,” says Mr Hanne.

The current COVID-19 outbreak in New Zealand is changing daily. SDC will continue to monitor what’s happening around the country, especially here in Taranaki, and review facility vaccine pass requirements as needed.

A reminder that it’s necessary to still scan in (using the COVID-19 QR code) or sign in when visiting the TSB Pool Complex. If you’re feeling unwell, please follow the Ministry of Health advice, get tested and do not enter our facility.

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