Nelson council pool lane hire raised to $40

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A Nelson swimming club said it's close to sinking - after the council hiked the price of hiring one pool lane to around $40 per hour. Nelson South Swim Club carries out its coaching for 12 weeks over winter at Riverside Pool. Over the past four years the cost of a lane, per hour, has crept from $27 to $40 - although the club gets a $2 discount on that. Nelson South Swim Club Coach Glen Findlay spoke to Lisa Owen.