"This is an exciting new facility for Mosgiel people and a fantastic showcase of everyone’s hard work.
"We listened to the community and have incorporated the features they wanted.
"This pool will make a world of difference to many families."
Mr Radich said the pool was a significant achievement for the Mosgiel community and in particular the Taieri Community Facilities Trust, which raised $4million towards the $19.2million facility.
Trust chairwoman Irene Mosley said it was delighted the facility was about to open.
"This will be an amazing asset for our community, who have contributed generously to this major project."
The pool is to be called Te Puna o Whakaehu, a name given by te rūnanga o Ōtākou.
Te puna translates to "the pool", while Whakaehu is the Kāi Tahu name for the Silver Stream that flows next to the building.
All are invited to attend the official opening and people are asked to assemble at the front of the building at 9am.
Taieri College Kapa Haka and the Mosgiel Brass Band will be part of the celebration, which will culminate in the facility being open for the first day of operation at 10am.
The facility is fully accessible for everyone, with ramps into every pool.
The complex includes a leisure pool for recreational play, a learn-to-swim pool, hydrotherapy pool and spa pool.
The main eight-lane 25m lap pool will feature timing touch-pads at both ends, premium starting blocks, an accessibility ramp and a soft rubber-like lining.
The hydrotherapy pool — for rehabilitation, therapy and recovery — can be set at 34degC.
"We want everyone to have fun at this new facility.
"It is truly a facility for people of all ages.
"People can come here to go swimming, enjoy inflatables and toys in the leisure pool, soak in the spa or try aqua jogging in the hydrotherapy pool," Mr Radich said.
The council worked with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency to create a plan for the Gordon Rd-Eden St intersection to ensure there is safe entry and exit for the new pool.
On Saturday, June 24 a fun family event is being organised by the trust at the pool.
Public swimming will be free all day and from 10.30am to 3pm there will be a pool party with inflatables and free refreshments.
