Updated June 2022:
- Bids for replacement of the Longmire Tennis court came in way above the amount budgeted.
- The Board approved a revision to that project by replacing the Tennis Court with two pickleball courts. This will allow for 8 residents to use this facility which doubles its effective usefulness from 4 residents to 8 residents.
- The reduced footprint lowers the cost of upgrading this facility by a significant amount and increases the amount of available parking for the Longmire beach amenities and is funded by monies budgeted from Future Amenities which are already available.
- Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the United States and allows for participation by a wider age range of members.
Description of Project:
Remove and replace the failed Longmire Tennis Court with a new multi-use court designed for both tennis and pickle ball. Change existing court orientation rotating it 90 degrees, increase parking for both passenger cars and boats with an improved boat turn around. Project scope includes disposal of old court material, underground soil investigation, construction specifications, actual construction, and construction management. See design below.
Basis for Project:
Existing tennis court was deemed unsafe for use by CCA Insurance provider expert, pavement and nets had failed, parking area for boaters and members using beach is poor. CCA Tennis Court Evaluation Report provided by KPFF in FY2020 CLICK HERE.
Value to Membership:
Brings a non-functioning amenity into full and dual use and allows two sport activities on one court. Pickle Ball is reported as the fastest growing sport in the United States. For more information about Pickle Ball, click here. This new court requires extra striping so both Pickle Ball and Tennis can be played on the same court. The new orientation reduces sun in player’s eyes, increased passenger and boat parking, and provides easier boat turn around.
Preliminary Cost/ Schedule:
Design – Board authorized $20,715 on May 22nd, the contract was signed June 15th. Initial concept and final design was approved by the Board in July; design contract is within budget and on schedule. To date, the Board has authorized a total of $36,407 which includes design costs and asphalt disposal.
Construction – Contractor estimate received in July and is under evaluation by our engineering firm. Considering awarding construction contract in Spring to reduce cost.
The image below reflects the proposed Longmire multi-use court design.