Courts 1 - 4 Reconstruction


Construction Began April 5, 2010

Brittany tennis players should be playing on new hard courts by late May. And these courts will have a new set of lights as good as any in Atlanta.
A Summary of the Entire Project
  • Total Construction of our four hard courts 1-4 with new fences. They have served us for 29 years—a long lifetime for asphalt courts.
  • A new Advantage lighting system, the latest in technology.
  • A new Bakko fiberglass backboard.
  • Construction of a new covered seated area between courts 2 and 3 that will move it to the center of the hard courts.
  • New and wider granite steps to the northern entrance of the clubhouse as part of a beautification of this area.
  • Pavers that will stretch from the new granite steps around and beyond the new covered seated area.
  • ·A new concrete walking path from the parking lot to the pavers and from the pavers to the lake between the courts and pool area.
  • A new bulletin board and larger serving table
 
Construction of the new courts should be underway before or during the first week in April. The yes vote represented 87 percent of the total votes cast.
 
At the time this article was written, we were still awaiting approval of a bank loan and county authorization, but previous conversations have indicated both actions should be favorable.
 
While the new courts and new lighting system are by far the largest projects in the new construction program, there are some other needs of the club being met. All of these projects are inter-related and are appropriately being done at the same time to achieve unity and full utilization. See adjoining article for a list of all aspects of the project.
 
Much Improved Lighting
 
The new lights on all four hard courts have been described by our tennis contractor, Randy Feinberg of Southeastern Tennis, as equal to any courts in the Atlanta area. The light readings on our existing courts have been tested at an average of 21 foot candles. The new lights will have 91 foot candle readings. 
The best current readings will be the worst under the new
lighting system.
 
The light poles on courts 3 and 4 will be converted to landscape
lighting height like we have on the other four courts, but all the new fixtures will be the most modern available.
 
While the new lighting system will be much brighter, it should actually be an improvement for our neighbors because the design of the new lighting system holds the light better onto the playing surface.
 
The construction program is estimated to take about six weeks, depending on the weather. Even if it is delayed by excessive rain, we believe it will be completed in time for a big celebration and Mixed Doubles tournament over the Memorial Day Weekend.
 
Improving the Club’s Northern Entrance
 
The covered seats are being moved to the middle of the court not only to provide a better viewing experience (see drawing) for our spectators but also to provide a larger open area in front of the clubhouse. The tennis fences at the corners of courts 2 and 3 are being changed to 45-degree angles to provide additional
space as well. The goal is to make it a more attractive entrance
for members and visitors attending functions in the club’s second
level meeting room.