Town to begin Whitney Pond Park repairs

Bill San Antonio

The first phase of a $1.58 million improvement plan at the Whitney Pond Park pool in Manhasset is slated to take place this spring and be completed before the pool opens on July 4, Town of North Hempstead town officials said.

Phase I, budgeted at $469,200 within the town’s five-year capital plan, includes the installation of a new vinyl membrane and stainless steel skirt to the pool, general preparations for the main pool shell and upgrades to the pool’s hot water heaters, pumps and drains, officials said.

In a statement, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said the main pool and kiddie pool at Whitney Pond Park were in need of renovations and pledged that the town would complete the work by the pool’s opening.

“Neighborhood pools like this one create delightful summer memories for families,” she said.

In addition to the two pools, Whitney Pond Park has courts for handball, tennis and basketball as well as walking paths located around the pond.

North Hempstead officials said the second phase of construction is slated to begin in 2016.  

“The pool facility at Whitney Pond Park is part of the fabric of this wonderful neighborhood,” said North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Anna Kaplan (D-Great Neck), whose 4th district includes part of Manhasset.

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