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Originally Posted by Ryne08
Timeos2, everyone knows that I liked this resort for location, location, and an outstanding staff.
What is the progress of the new recreation center and the other upgrades at the resorts?.
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The only delay has been the seemingly never ending battle to obtain permits for the work. Every time we think we have all the approvals something else pops up. Last I saw we had everything OK'd except the lighting (and that may have been approved just yesterday), the Gazebo and the gas grills. The last two we have filed as separate requests so the remainder of the work can be done. The actual construction of the new tennis, basketball and shuffleboard courts as well as the picnic area either is or will be back underway very soon. We had the area cleared and the construction started in January when more permit questions arose.
The Cafe is even worse. It's been 18 months since we started the project and still have two or three items pending before the construction can begin. This was with professional engineers & designers supposedly up to date on requirements. What would have happened if we had tackled it as an Association project?
Anyway it seems that too is nearly ready to get rolling and we'll see construction by month end. Those two projects and the exterior building painting are the major work for 2008. We're really gearing up for the 2010 renovation now as that will have major unit changes like doors on those bath areas (!), all new kitchen and bath cabinets, granite counter tops and all new tile floors. All that plus the usual soft goods, carpeting and updated entertainment gear means this will be even bigger than the 2004-5 work. I can't wait! It's closer than you think when you allow for the lead time needed for the supplies and to get the contractors lined up. Plus we still have to fine tune the exact products and look of the renovated units. These are the fun things a Board gets to do now and then.
But perhaps the most satisfying part is the money for all the work will be safely in the bank when the work begins. Owners will see renovated units and no special assessment just modest and predictable changes in the regular fees. That was a key to our plan in 2004-5 and now it is coming to fruition. It doesn't stop with 2010 but carries on to 2016 through 2030 and beyond to keep the resort up to date and desirable for owners and guests. Of everything the Board and Management has accomplished that may be our very best legacy.
