Tuesday, June 18, 2024 6:15PMWith the extreme heat taking over New York City this week, the need for public pool access is at an all-time high. And city officials are tackling the issue for now and the future.
This funding will mark the city's highest period of investment in swimming infrastructure since the 1970s. The investment will also bring needed funding to 39 pools, including building two brand new indoor pools and fully renovating three additional pools. In addition to the billion-dollar funding, two newly-completed, state-of-the-art swimming pools were unveiled at a high campus in the Bronx. The updated pools will be available to use by student and school groups, according to New York City Department of Education Chancellor David C. Banks.