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New Zealand: Putaruru town, Blue Spring Waterpark. 2002 and 2009, Iain Trousdell and team.The South Waikato District Council wanted an inviting and beautiful waterpark to enliven and refocus the township of Putaruru and to attract more rest stops amongst the many thousands of cars that travel through the town on the main road north to Auckland. Design Brief
The projects was successful in these aims and continues to be the recognized central feature for the highway traffic running through the town, as well as a place for Putaruru townsfolk to relax in and be proud of. COMMENTS "People are happy to admit they come from Putaruru again!" Norm Baker, SWDC Councillor The Blue Spring Waterpark is "a place for people to relax and congregate and enjoy the basic pleasure of flowing water - we have a town centre again." Mel Embling, Manager of Pride of Putaruru Business Association "The moment she pushed the button and the water feature came into life, kids were drawn to the water like eels to play in the swirling pools and run up and down the boulders in the stream bed." (re official opening by Prime Minister Helen Clarke, April 20th 2002). "The Waterpark has become a symbol of Putaruru's community spirit. The support has been overwhelming. People have taken a real pride in the park." Sue Arthur, Director of Services, South Waikato District Council "The Waterpark is the key to the town's overall economic development. If a town presents itself well, it creates a good first impression." John van Dyk, Chair of Putaruru's CBD working party |