Making a splash with timber

A Bay of Plenty business owner is looking for his company to make a splash this summer.

Aaron Donelley's business Donelley Sawmillers, in conjunction with timber products firm Abodo, have donated more than $7000 worth of radiate pine fencing, a gate and planter boxes at the Rotorua Aquatic Centre's outdoor area.


Aaron Donelley (left) and David Pearce in front of the new timber fencing at the Aquatic Centre. Photo: Supplied.

The businessman, who is also Swim Rotorua's president, says locally and family-owned, his company was keen to invest in and support the community.

'I'm heavily involved in swimming and believe the Aquatic Centre is a huge asset for Rotorua,” says Aaron.

'I'd love to see it catch-up with the rest of the city's new developments, like the inner city revitalisation work.

'Our contribution is also a good opportunity to promote Rotorua's Wood First policy, while showcasing Donelley Sawmillers and Abodo wood products.”

Aquatic Centre manager David Pearce says it was great to be able to work with local businesses to help improve the popular facility.

'The exterior is looking so much better with the new fencing,” says David.

'We're now looking to freshen up the paintwork on the outside of the changing rooms and install another wooden gate, because the first one looks so good.

'We're full of ideas for more enhancements, so we really appreciate Aaron's offer of support over the next 24 months.”

The council's Wood First initiative promotes timber as the material of choice for construction, interior design and living developments within the Rotorua district.

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