"We realised the complexity wasn't the project itself but how it would be ongoing."
Several days after the realisation a potential operator, Youthtown, approached them and was now being considered for the community pool.
Established in 1932, the organisation was a not-for-profit charity that ran aquatic facilities, Mr Rope said.
The chairman said while they still awaited a decision from MOE those involved would be forging on with fundraising initiatives so work could be immediately undertaken if the decision was an approval.
Those attending the meeting heard the trust had already saved between $40,000 and $50,000 by outsourcing the presented business case to local businesses who donated time and resources.
Fundraising chairman Fraser Holland said the trust aimed to reach the estimated reopening cost of $550,000 by securing $200,000 through fundraising agencies and the remaining $350,000 through the wider community.
Mr Holland said "every dollar counts" and any amount, no matter how big or small, was appreciated.
"Those with the ability to consider more, then consider up to $10,000 for lane sponsorship or consider up to $100,000 for naming rights of our new facility. It doesn't matter how much you give as long as you give.
"Buy a chocolate bar on the way out or see me for 1000, 10,000 or 100,000. The fact is that this pool is going to be in our community for the next 25 plus years and that's what we as a group want to see. "
Fix It Committee chairman Charlie Drager confirmed the pool's plan would be a "like for like" model with a replacement solution projected to take four to six months from the start of demolition to completion.
The Taradale man, who had been involved with the Greendale Swim Club for eight years, implored the community to consider all of the individuals who used the pool before it was shut down.
"My question to you is, 'Why wouldn't you help?'," he said.
Those who would like to keep up to date with information about the pool project can follow any progress at www.facebook.com/friendsoftaradalepool.