Dallas voters approved taking on more than $1 billion in debt when they approved the city of Dallas’ bond package in November.

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Oak Cliff will see millions in street and drainage improvements, including these streets that are getting bike lanes.

We’re also getting about $17.9 million in other improvements. Here’s a rundown of those big-ticket items.

Interstate 35 deck park, $7.1 million
To pay for construction of structural support for a deck park over I-35 between Ewing and Zang.

Kidd Springs Park pool complex, $4.5 million
The city was about $11 million short of implementing its plan to improve pools at six city parks, including Kidd Springs. But now the plans are a go.

The Dallas Zoo, $3.5 million
The Dallas Zoological Society, which runs the zoo, is matching with another $3.5 million for parking enhancements and other improvements to accommodate attendance growth.

Oak Cliff Municipal Center, $2 million
If you’re not familiar with this building in the 300 block of East Jefferson, it’s where building and other city permits are issued. The $2 million will go to interior renovations, including restrooms, common areas, mechanical systems and offices.

Dallas Police Department Southwest Patrol Station, $775,000
Central Oak Cliff’s police station will receive security enhancements.

Oak Cliff Cultural Center, $110,000
To replace heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems.