The White Salmon Valley Pool Metropolitan Park District is pleased to announce a major funding milestone: Klickitat County has awarded $666,792 to support critical infrastructure improvements for the new community swimming pool.
The funding follows the District's presentation to the Klickitat County Public Economic Development Authority (KCPEDA) and subsequent approval by the Klickitat County Board of Commissioners.
This investment represents another important step toward construction of a facility that will serve White Salmon, Bingen, and surrounding communities for generations to come.
More Than a Pool: Infrastructure That Benefits the Community
The County's investment will support essential infrastructure needed to build and operate the new swimming pool.
These improvements do more than make the pool possible. They represent a lasting investment in public infrastructure on the White Salmon Valley School District campus and surrounding area.
By investing in shared infrastructure, Klickitat County is helping deliver benefits that extend well beyond the pool itself.
A Regional Investment with Lasting Value
The White Salmon Valley Pool will provide much-needed opportunities for swimming lessons, water safety education, recreation, competitive swimming, and youth employment.
The project will also help keep recreational opportunities and associated spending closer to home, while providing an important public amenity for residents throughout the region.
With an estimated total project cost of $8.4 million, the County's contribution is a significant addition to the public grants, local investments, and private donations supporting the project.
Thank You, Klickitat County!
We extend our sincere appreciation to the Klickitat County Public Economic Development Authority, the Klickitat County Board of Commissioners, and County economic development staff for recognizing the regional value of this project and investing in its success.
We are also grateful to the White Salmon Valley School District and the many community partners, donors, and volunteers who continue to help move this project forward.
Together, we're not just building a swimming pool. We're investing in our community's health, safety, infrastructure, and future.