Commission backs $1.624 million increase for statewide pool conversion project

Jul 9, 2026

The Department of Environment and Conservation won approval for a scope and budget revision that raises the statewide swimming pool conversion project from $9.0 million to $10.624 million, driven by added Land and Water Conservation Fund grant funding to expand amenities at up to nine state parks.

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The commission approved a budget and scope revision for the Department of Environment and Conservation’s statewide swimming pool conversion project, increasing funding from $9,000,000 to $10,624,000. Commissioner David Salyers said the additional Land and Water Conservation Fund grant funding allows the department to expand the scope and scale of replacement park amenities — including paved trails, architecturally designed themed playscapes, parking, restrooms and related work — at up to nine state parks.

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