AGENCY TESTIMONY
Announcement of 'Let's Swim NYC' capital investment plan
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Commissioner Donoghue announces a major capital investment plan called 'Let's Swim NYC' to improve and expand the city's public pools.
- Over $1 billion investment over 5 years, the largest sustained investment in swimming infrastructure since the 1970s
- Funding directed towards 39 pools, including the construction of 2 new indoor pools and full renovation of 3 additional pools
- Aim to expand recreational water access throughout the five boroughs
- Focus on helping more New Yorkers learn water safety skills that save lives
Sue Donoghue
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Joined by Mayor Adams at the reopening ceremony for that classic facility at the start of the summer, we were thrilled to announce, let's Swim NYC, a capital investment totaling more than a $1,000,000,000 over 5 years to build, improve, and protect New York City's public pools.
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This funding marks the city's largest sustained investment in swimming infrastructure since the 1970 days.
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Through this effort, the city is directing necessary funding towards 39 pools, including the construction of 2 brand new indoor pools and the full renovation of 3 additional pools.
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This historic investment is expanding recreational water access throughout the 5 boroughs, helping more New Yorkers learn water safety skills that save lives.
