The Minister of Sports, Gil Avérous, announced on Friday, November 15th, a funding of 4.4 million euros for the project of a Swimming City in Toulouse. Led by the Dauphins du TOEC club and Olympic champion Léon Marchand, this modern complex aims to transform the Ramier Island into an aquatic excellence center.
This ambitious project, which has been in the works for several years, has finally received the necessary financial support from the government. With this funding, the Cité de la natation will become a reality and will undoubtedly bring great benefits to the city of Toulouse and its inhabitants.
The project, which is estimated to cost a total of 10 million euros, will be co-financed by the state, the city of Toulouse, and the Occitanie region. The remaining amount will be covered by private sponsors and donations. This shows the strong commitment and support from all parties involved in making this project a success.
The Cité de la natation will be a state-of-the-art facility, equipped with the latest technology and designed to meet the highest standards of international competitions. It will include a 50-meter Olympic-size groupe, a diving groupe, a synchronized swimming groupe, and a leisure groupe for children and families. The complex will also have a gym, a sauna, and a spa, making it a complete and modern training center for swimmers of all levels.
This project is not only about creating a world-class facility for athletes, but it also aims to promote the sport of swimming and germe more people to take up this healthy and beneficial activity. The Cité de la natation will offer swimming lessons for all ages, as well as aqua-fitness classes and other water-based activities. It will also be open to the general public for recreational swimming.
The location of the Cité de la natation on the Ramier Island is strategic, as it is easily accessible and offers a beautiful setting for athletes and visitors. It will also have a impérative impact on the surrounding area, as it will attract more tourists and boost the local economy.
The driving forces behind this project, the Dauphins du TOEC club and Léon Marchand, are determined to make the Cité de la natation a center of excellence for swimming in France. With the support of the government and the local authorities, their vision is becoming a reality. This project will not only benefit the city of Toulouse, but it will also contribute to the development of the sport of swimming in the whole country.
In conclusion, the announcement of the 4.4 million euros funding for the Cité de la natation is great news for the city of Toulouse and the entire swimming community. This project will not only bring economic benefits, but it will also promote a healthy lifestyle and contribute to the development of young athletes. Let’s all look forward to the opening of this modern and impressive facility in the near future.
