Built on a shoestring budget, 20 years on Dannevirke's AMP Wai Splash complex requires a large capital and maintenance injection.
"We've received a $10,000 grant from the Eastern and Central Community Trust for LED lighting, which could cost up to $30,000," Peter Wimsett, Tararua District Council's manager of strategy and district development, said.
![Changes in the management of Dannevirke's AMP Wai Splash will allow the Tararua Aquatic Community Trust to make changes. Photo / Christine McKay](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/HHEKXC4ZQ2Y6RUUIGRASTZM3EE.jpg?auth=6d59c0997ced6a51d72259b6a87e51f83b024885c2e7563b6824113f2cb8901d&width=16&height=15&quality=70&smart=true)
"We may need $80,000 from the depreciation reserve for other work, but it won't be stripped out as there is $240,000 in there," he said.
Mr Wimsett said money will be spent on a refit of the men's and women's changing rooms and the toilets, with new, stronger panelling installed between the toilets and showers, along with general maintenance.