Flushing Meadows Natatorium to revive the park, the original concept of a moderately sized pool was enlarged to an Olympic-size pool with an indoor ice rink as well. The building's foundation was completed in 2001 but after the September 11 attacks the project was halted due to funding issues. Finally, in 2003, the Natatorium was designated as the swimming arena in New York City's bid to host the 2012 Summer Olympics. The Parks Department partnered with the Economic Development Corporation and plans re-commenced for New York City to build its first public indoor swimming pool in 40 years. Upon its completion in February
RUM Natatorium 1966. The new complex was designed by the local firm Fuster + Partners – Architects. The new natatorium cost $34 millions, which was paid by the "Autoridad para el Financiamiento de Infraestructura (AFI)". The pool will be used for the Swimming Events such as swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, and water polo at the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games, and afterward they will pass to the University. This pool served as the main venue for the 2011 CCCAN. RUM Natatorium The RUM Natatorium or "Natatorio" is a swimming complex on the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus. The facility has