MONEY THROUGH THE WINDOWS – “Lack of anticipation”, “lack of reflection”, massive increase in cost… The Court of Auditors was particularly critical of this flagship project carried out by the current mayor, which turns out to be a real financial pit .
Once through the glass doors of the establishment, the familiar smell of chlorine tickles the nostrils. In the distance, a class of excited children is screaming. The recent installations are gleaming, and the whole is gigantic. In front, behind a bay window, is the impressive large competition pool and its ten water lines, as well as a learning pool, where users jump to the rhythm set by the coach of an aquagym class. Outside, another pool, equipped with an 18m long pentaglide. And that's not all. There is the wellness area with hammam, sauna, solarium and another pool, “tonic” this time, where a few women are splashing around. All complemented by a seminar space with a large multipurpose room… Certainly, the brand new Balsan'éo aquatic center is the pride of the Châteauroux metropolis. Fortunately, because it will still have seen its cost soar by more than 35% compared to the initial plans, sparking reprimands from the regional chamber of the Court of Auditors.
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