Te Poe Toetoe Linwood Pool will close in early January for four weeks to enable scheduled maintenance and improvement work to be carried out.

The entire indoor facility will be shut from Monday 5 January 2026 and is expected to reopen on the last weekend of January, before Term 1 Swimsmart lessons start back up on Monday 2 February. Access to the outdoor gathering area and courts will remain available.  

Christchurch City Council Head of Recreation, Sports and Events Nigel Cox says the closure is needed to ensure the facility is well maintained and fit for purpose. It is part of the Council’s planned maintenance programme for community facilities. 

“Work will include maintenance of circulation pumps, filters, heating systems and pool tanks. We’ll also carry out some safety and security improvements in the pool hall, changing area and reception,” says Mr Cox. 

“We’ve planned the work for January as that’s when our summer pools are open, providing more alternative options for customers.” 

Members or customers with multi-visit passes can use any of the other council-owned pool facilities during the temporary closure, including the summer pools at Waltham, Te Hāpua Halswell and Jellie Park.  

Indoor pools available include Taiora QEII, Pioneer, Jellie Park, Graham Condon, Matatiki Hornby Centre, and Parakiore, which opens in late 2025.

Mr Cox thanked customers for their patience while the work was being undertaken.   

“We know the community will miss their local pool and fitness classes during January, but we hope they’ll enjoy our other facilities and summer pools during this time. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool in February 2026, refreshed and enhanced with the added safety and efficiency features completed.” 

Te Poe Toetoe Linwood Pool opened to the public in October 2021.