Finishing touches are being made on the upgraded clubhouse facility for Poverty Bay Kayak Club (PBKC), wrapping up four months of work to enhance the space’s functionality and offer more opportunities for local athletes to strengthen their talent.
Home to hundreds of local athletes who have competed at national and international levels, the refurbished PBKC clubouse is set to better support paddlers of all levels.
“The upgrade supports what we call a total paddler approach,” says PBKC president Steve Webb.
The redevelopment includes a new multi-purpose space for off-water training, club meetings and events, improved changing facilities and infrastructure upgrades to ensure the building's longevity.
“It gives our athletes a modern place to review performance and conduct dry-land training, while also ensuring people of all ages, abilities and skill levels can take part,” says Steve.
“It’s a space that can support water safety programmes, education, workshops and community gatherings as well.”
Now at around 90 per cent complete, the project is reaching its final stages.
“The club has been closed to members for four months during our busiest season, so the anticipation to return is high.”
“We’re grateful to our funders for their support. This investment has created a vibrant, functional home for paddling that will serve the region for decades to come.”
Trust Tairāwhiti supported the refurbishment with $66k.