Invercargill’s Splash Palace struggles with rising faecal contamination closures
Invercargill’s Splash Palace is facing ongoing issues with unplanned swimming pool closures due to faecal contamination—known as 'code browns'. The problem has worsened in recent months, with more incidents recorded than in the same period last year.
As of October 31, the facility reported 30 code brown incidents, resulting in 58.5 hours of closures. This marks an increase from 2024, when 28 such incidents led to 59.4 hours of downtime. The leisure swimming pool at Splash Palace remains the most frequently affected area.
Unplanned closures continue to disrupt aquatic services in Invercargill. With no clear resolution in sight, the city’s swimming pools face ongoing operational challenges. The frequency of these incidents suggests a persistent issue that has yet to be fully addressed.
