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Lauderdale board questions aquatic center revamp

Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex
Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex

A Fort Lauderdale board asked city commissioners to reconsider a nearly $34 million aquatic center along the Intracoastal Waterway.

During their meeting on Monday, members of the city’s Beach Redevelopment Board unanimously recommended that commissioners come up with a new project for a site that was once planned as a new home for the International Swimming Hall of Fame. The board expressed doubt about the aquatic center being an economic engine for Fort Lauderdale Beach. About $25 million in city redevelopment property taxes is allocated to pay for most of the project.

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“In my heart of hearts, I’d like to see this project eliminated entirely,” board member Dan Matchette said, as cited by the Sun-Sentinel.

Some board members suggested simply replacing the existing aquatic center’s bleachers and improving the bathrooms instead of overhauling the entire facility. The idea of a three-story parking garage on the property was also questioned by the board.

Commissioners are expected to vote on a site plan for the aquatic center during their Aug. 19 meeting. [Sun-Sentinel] — Eric Kalis

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