NHP Residents Decide Upon Clinton G. Martin Pool Renovations in Survey

A majority of residents in the New Hyde Park School District who participated in a Town survey voted to renovate Clinton G. Martin Pool, according to Town of North Hempstead.

In June, the Town Board mailed a survey to all 12,877 properties of the Special Park District asking for feedback regarding renovation proposals to the pool facility. They got 1,717 respondents.

“We were very pleased at the overall response we received from residents, who sent us their completed surveys by mail, email, fax and by personal delivery,” Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said in a press release. “I believe we have a good sense of what the residents want and what they are willing to pay for.”

About 65 percent (1,109 people) of those who submitted surveys supported some sort of renovations for the 50-year-old pool.

Residents chose between:

• Plan 1: Replacing only the infrastructure of the pool and its internal components (pumps filters, etc.). This option would not change the appearance of the pool facility and would cost approximately $9 million.
• Plan 2: Replace the infrastructure and also redesign the entire facility, adding many amenities such as locker room improvements, more shade area, façade renovations, spray features, and a recreation room for park district residents only. This would cost approximately $15 million.

About 24.64 percent (423) of respondents supported Plan 1 while 39.95 percent (686 people) supported Plan 2.

Based on the split results, the Town is set to work on a hybrid plan that combines both Plan 1 and Plan 2.

“We will be looking to find a ‘middle of the road’ compromise between both plans, so that we can deliver the most desired components of the renovation, while keeping costs down,” Bosworth said.

Most of the community did not support the water slide proposal and questions that addressed the aesthetic improvements of the exterior pool facilities buildings did not receive support from a majority of respondents.

The Town still plans to make improvements to the interior of the building, including renovating the outdated locker rooms, and will also be adding a recreational room for seasonal usage and improving the tennis courts.

A meeting in September will update the community on the plan for Clinton G. Martin Pool. Please continue to check Town’s website: http://www.northhempsteadny.gov/cgmpoolproject or call 311 for the date and location of the meeting.

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