Randalls Island Waterpark, Manhattan, New York City, NY, USA - Recently New York's City Hall revealed plans that would have a outdoor water park and indoor beach club on 26 acres of land in the Manhattan area of the city. The proposed $168 million project is having troubles already.

The challengers are City Controller William Thompson and Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer and they claim that, if built, the two neighborhoods nearest to the park would not be able to afford the ticket prices. They are said to be $37 for adults and $27 for children.

The firm they have chosen to build the park, the Aquatic Development Group, claims that it will create hundreds of new jobs and generate millions in revenue for the city. Herbert Ellis, the president of the firm states, "I don't think there's anyone that won't be able to afford it."

His comments are not convincing anyone. Both Thompson and Scott opposed the plan, and wanted a bidding war rather than going straight to the Aquatic Development Group. They were hoping that a bidding process would not cause such a high price, like it is now.

The project was first brought forward in 2000, as a $45 million 15 acre park. If completed, it will be the first such park in a major American city.