Howey's Hydro Baths

Yes, I would like Saltwater Pools in Brighton. Oh yes. But, before we jump in that deep end, what we really need is to assess what the community's needs are. For example, is it a hot saltwater pool that we're after? Covered? 25-30m? And where do we position that kind of complex? Logically, to support the local business district we'd put it nearby; there appears to be ample land available. But why not consider Rawhiti Domain? Zoned for sport and recreation with a building housing many sporting groups already planned, perhaps a small alteration could be made to accommodate this new concept.

But, it's not new though, it it? Howey's Hydro Baths, both hot and cold, claimed curative powers and hope for the hopeless. Perhaps the very idea that New Brighton Spells New Health (as claimed in a footnote in New Brighton, Canterbury's Playground) may restore hope to a community that many have previously dubbed hopeless and health to a city with a broken heart.

Salt Water Works Wonders

And as much as I really fancy a swim, is this a priority?

Regardless, a rather generous local business person has offered to contribute $100,000 towards building a saltwater pool in New Brighton!

Anna Price, writer at Christchurch Mail, wants to hear what you've got to say about it~ email her anna.price@themail.com and tell her what you think in 200 words or less.