Swimming Pool At Montrose VA Reopens After 17 Years

MONTROSE, NY – Congresswoman Nita Lowey recently joined in the grand opening of the Montrose VA facility’s new indoor pool. The pool facility, which had been closed for nearly 17 years due to disrepair and safety concerns, will provide year-round recreational and therapy options for patients of the Veterans Administration.

The original, regular temperature indoor pool at the Montrose VA facility had been converted to a therapy pool in 1999. However, the pool closed in 2002 for major upgrades and repairs.

“Just as veterans were called to serve our country, we are called to ensure that they receive the services and care they have earned and deserve, including help with recovery from injuries sustained during their service,” said Lowey (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester). “I am thrilled that after nearly three years since breaking ground on the new facility, and after nearly 17 years since the pool closed, local veterans will have access to state-of-the-art recreational and therapeutic options to help them heal. I will continue fighting in Congress to do everything I can to honor and serve veterans and their families.”

Lowey worked as the Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Committee to ensure robust funding for VA construction accounts. She helped secure $6 million in federal funding to upgrade the Montrose VA pool facility and to reconstruct damaged parts of the pool building.

“High-quality, Veteran-centered care is the daily focus at VA Hudson Valley and it is a privilege to serve those who have served. We are excited that our Veterans will get to enjoy the benefits of this therapeutic pool and we are grateful to Congresswoman Nita Lowey for her support of this project and for her efforts on behalf of Veterans,” said VA Hudson Valley Health Care System Director Margaret B. Caplan.

Lowey can help constituents of New York’s 17th Congressional District who need assistance with the federal government. Veterans experiencing issues with federal agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, should contact Lowey’s White Plains District Office (914-428-1707), New City District Office (845-639-3485), or visit her website for more information.

PHOTOS via Rep. Nita Lowey's Office