
Construction on New JCC Facilities Remains Steady
The new family-friendly activity pool with spray features, dumping buckets, water tables, and slides has been installed. Photo credit: Dave Hawks
Since the historic groundbreaking event on October 25, 2020, construction has continued to progress on the Generations project to expand and renovate the Dell Jewish Community Campus. Shalom Austin shares regular updates on the building process with the community to keep everyone up to date on the exciting plans.
Progress Update – July 29, 2021
- The Generations project is making waves as the new Rochelle and Stanley Ferdman Family Aquatic Center—set to open this fall!
- The new water slides and family-friendly activity pool with spray features, dumping buckets, water tables, and slides have been installed!
- Get ready for treats by the pool! The walls of the poolside snack bar are going up.
For more information and to stay up-to-date with the Generations construction project, visit shalomaustin.org/generations-progress.

The new large water slides have been installed. Photo credit: Dave Hawks.

Get ready for treats by the pool! The walls of the new poolside snackbar are going up. Photo credit: Dave Hawks.
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