The Greerton Aquatic and Leisure Centre is closing its doors for maintenance next month.

From February 7, 2022, the centre will be closing its doors for nine weeks to undertake scheduled improvements.

During the closure, improvements will be made with the aim of enhancing the visitor experience, including an upgrade to the reception area, new non-slip poolside flooring and additional change room facilities.

Along with new family rooms close to the Learn to Swim pool, additional change facilities including three accessibility change rooms will be created next to the Hydrotherapy Pool.

This 18m pool is heated to 34 degrees and has an access ramp to make it easier for patrons with injuries or limited accessibility to enter the warm water.

There are also water wheelchairs available onsite and sensory swimming every Wednesday evening where the lights are dimmed and noise reduced to help those with sensory sensitivities enjoy a swim.

The lengthy closure period will enable seismic strengthening to take place, with over 100 roof brackets being installed above the pool area. All three pools will also be re-painted.

'We are also taking this time to undertake important maintenance to the pools and plant room, install new grandstand seating and add much needed additional change facilities,” says Bay Venues CEO Chad Hooker.

'Our customer's safety is paramount, so new non-slip poolside flooring is also being installed.”

Greerton Aquatic & Leisure Centre was first established in 1971, starting off as an outdoor pool that is now fully enclosed and enjoyed by over 80,000 people annually.

The Clubfit Greerton gym will continue to operate over the aquatic closure period.

There are several other pools available in the area such as Baywave Aquatic and Leisure Centre, Memorial Pool, Otūmoetai Pool and Mount Hot Pools.