The aquatic center is part of a $30 million project in Shepherdsville that also includes revitalizing its parks and streetscape.
Plans are on hold for now for four new businesses that would be located off Interstate 65 in Shepherdsville because of concerns that they would be too close to an elementary school and cause traffic congestion.
The City of Shepherdsville is in the midst of a project that will transform at area into a town square.
Mayor Cubero said that his biggest goal is to develop areas and businesses that will keep people in the city, instead of them having to drive to Louisville for things.
On paper, the new rule says the homeless in Shepherdsville will be fined for illegal camping. But, the mayor and council, despite passing it, say they won't be fined.
The new ordinance is causing a big debate over how to help those in need.
The aquatic center will feature an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and other fitness amenities like an indoor track, pickleball courts and room for group fitness classes.
SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Mayor of Shepherdsville has unveiled a multi-million dollar project to revitalize the city's main park.
Mayor-elect Jose Cubero, a longtime businessman and 15-year Shepherdsville resident, says he wants to attract more people to the city.
McCubbin made the announcement in a written statement issued on Monday.