Mosgiel pool: New traffic lights, some parks removed

A new set of traffic lights will be installed on Mosgiel's main street and some carparks removed as part of the Mosgiel pool project.

The Dunedin City Council today revealed its plans for a set of lights on Gordon Rd/State Hightway 87 and also released images to give residents an idea what the pool like.

City services acting general manager Robert West said it had been working with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, which is responsible for state highways, on the best intersection design to get people safely to and from the new facility in Mosgiel Memorial Park.

Traffic signals would be installed at the intersection of Gordon Rd and Eden St at the entrance to the new facility and there would also be an advanced warning sign north of Gordon Rd/SH87 to alert drivers coming in from the Taieri.

Some roadside car parks would be removed along both sides of Gordon Rd and a bus stop moved to Eden St.

Vehicles travelling south along Gordon Rd would no longer be able to turn right into Eden St.

Members of the construction team recently met with the Taieri Community Facilities Trust and the Mosgiel-Taieri Community

Board to provide an update on the project. Today letters have gone to residents who live close to the new facility.

“We will be working with the community during the construction period to ensure they receive regular information on how the project is progressing," Mr West said.

The new facility will have four water spaces (lap, learners, toddlers, and hydrotherapy) and a spa pool.

The car park will include e-vehicle and e-bike charging stations.

The construction team were are also working with Ngai Tahu's Aukaha consultancy agency on opportunities to weave cultural elements into the design and look of the building.

Construction was set to begin in June or July and be ready to open later in 2022.