Now that Wakatipu High School is on the move to its new Frankton site, its old pool, also used by the primary school, has an uncertain future.
The Ministry of Education, which administers the Crown-owned land, said it was ''unlikely to be available for ongoing use'' by the primary school.
Queenstown Primary School teacher of 38 years and concerned community member Mark Douglas was not happy about that.
''There's nothing wrong with that pool and it's going to be left to rot,'' he said.
He suggested that whoever takes on the land leaves both the pool and stadium in working condition for the school and public to use.
''It astounds me that an asset that would cost some millions to rebuild is just going to be allowed to rot away,'' Mr Douglas said.
The pool had already been emptied and there was no telling when a change in its administration might happen.
Rob Giller, the ministry's acting head of education infrastructure service, said the site ''is not in the disposal process''.
However, Ngai Tahu Property has first right of refusal for the site.
Chief executive of the company David Kennedy said because the site was administered by the ministry he was not able to answer any questions regarding its future.
But, he was ''sympathetic'' to the needs of community groups that used the site, many of whom had contacted Ngai Tahu directly.
The council confirmed there was space for the primary school to attend Alpine Aqualand at Frankton next year, but Mr Douglas said that would cost at least $260 each time in bus hire alone.
-By Philip Chandler
