The Red Hook Pool in Brooklyn, an Olympic-sized facility, has not opened this summer due to a disintegrated feeder pipe. Initially expected to reopen on July 19, this date has been delayed indefinitely, with mid-August now the earliest projection. Local residents express dissatisfaction with the city's slow response and inadequate alternative options for swimming. Community leaders highlight the negative impact of poor infrastructure, notably with a significant $122 million rebuild for the pool and recreation center scheduled for 2028 after damage from Hurricane Sandy.
The Red Hook Pool, a beloved Olympic-sized oasis, never opened for the season due to a disintegrated feeder pipe, halting operations before the first splash.
The timeline for repairs has been inconsistent, first set for a July reopening but now projected for mid-August, just weeks before city pools close on September 7.
Residents are frustrated with the city's failure to provide practical alternatives for swimming, with one local stating parents can't realistically transport wet children on public transit.
Longtime community members feel neglected as the infrastructure issues continue, with a $122 million rebuild of the pool and recreation center scheduled for 2028.
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