by Jim Wellman
General Centers Projects / Information
- Installation of the Photo Voltaic (PV-Electricity producing) systems is planned to commence in January 2013. The first locations to receive the new carports and solar panels will be Marinette and Oakmont Centers. At the present time all building permits except Lakeview and Sundial centers have been received. We expect these two locations will receive their permits in the next few weeks.
The two Bell thermal solar projects and the Oakmont thermal project are going through the start-up phase and should be up and running by the end of 2012.
- A 60” lawn bowl rolling machine was recently purchased from Woodbay Consulting Group. The new rolling machine will help flatten the greens and improve the bowling speed of the greens. A donation was given to the Recreation Centers of Sun City to cover the $10,429.00 machine cost.
- On Friday December 14, 2012 the annual holiday event was held at the Lakeview Recreation Center. Although cool evening weather conditions reduced attendance somewhat, the event was a success with fun activities for everyone, good food and a terrific decorated boat parade. This year’s holiday event donation will be given to the Sun City P.R.I.D.E.S.
Mt. View Center/Sunbowl Ballpark
- Installation of the Mt. View pool lighting system will begin as soon as the building permit is obtained. The project includes induction type lighting around the swimming pool and two pole lights in the mini golf area. Contractor is Accel Electric. (Cost – $40,000)
- As soon as the construction permit is obtained, induction type pole lights will be installed at the Mt View pickleball courts. Contractor is ATS Electrical. (Cost – $23,422)
South Maintenance
- The building drawings for the new South Golf Maintenance building are completed. To date the RCSC is responding to the 3rd round of comments from Maricopa County Planning and Development Department as we secure a building permit for this project. Project plans and other construction information is being distributed to contractors for bidding purposes. Once the bids are received the project will be sent to the RCSC bid commission for final approval. Contractors to date include Bunger Steel, Inc and CCBG Architectural.
Lakeview Center
- The Lakeview lawn bowl greens lighting project will commence as soon as the light deflectors are received from the lighting vendor. The new light fixtures will supply additional light while keeping energy costs down. Contractor is Wilson Electric. (Cost – $55,880)
Bell Center
- The Bell Wood & Metal shop expansion project is rolling along with building plans completed, the building permit secured and the project approved by the RCSC bid commission. This project was awarded to Ken McIntyre Construction. Project is scheduled to commence January 2013. (Cost – $435,561)
- Exterior painting of Bell Center is well underway. Contractor is Quality Painting. (Cost – $86,971)
Sundial Center / Riverview Pro
- Two replacement signs for the Riverview golf course are nearing installation. One will be placed on the pro shop building and the other by the #10 tee box. Unfortunately, this project has been delayed due to some health problems with the contractor. Contractor is Apollo Signs. (Cost – $13,898)
- Six new ceiling fans were installed in the Sundial men’s club room.Contractor was Kuhl’s Electric. (Cost – $3,500)
Skilled Trades Department
- The RCSC skilled Trades department completed 160 work orders during November / December 2012.