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Jones Beach East Bathhouse Gets $100 Million For Renovations: Hochul
There will also be enhanced shark monitoring with additional drones and drone pilots at Jones Beach and Robert Moses state parks.
WANTAGH, NY — Governor Hochul announced a $100 million renovation project for the historic Jones Beach East Bathhouse, the last remaining part of the state park infrastructure not yet touched by the decade-long revitalization.
The pool complex will get a redesign for future generations who visit Jones Beach.
Also part of the park system's centennial, State Parks will convert an abandoned pool complex into a destination spray park. It will have a "Learn to Swim" feature for children and inexperienced swimmers to stay safe in a smaller, controlled environment.
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The state is addressing the concern about sharks by stepping up monitoring at beaches. Long Island State Parks is adding five drones to the 17 in operation, with six at Jones Beach and four at Robert Moses State Park. Long Island State Parks will add at least 11 more drone pilots by July 4.
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