Whakatupu Ngaengae - Naenae Projects

We’re rebuilding Naenae Olympic Pool, which closed in 2019 due to seismic concerns. The new aquatic centre will contain a 50m Olympic pool, two hydro slides, a fitness centre and much more. It will be New Zealand's most sustainable aquatic centre and reduce emissions of the old pool by 50%.

A new community centre will open in May 2024 in the historic Naenae post office in Hillary Court. We're also redeveloping Walter Mildenhall Park with the community. Feedback from the Naenae community has shaped these projects and a community advisory group provides support.

Our aim is to achieve positive impacts to Lower Hutt’s community, environment and economy. We prioritise local suppliers as much as possible, producing local economic benefits for Naenae and Lower Hutt. Read our latest project newsletter here and sign up for future updates.