Bill Barnard
The temperatures are rising and we are seeing a slowdown in activity levels at our amenities. While the summer season is slower, this is the time of the year that we try to ramp up our major projects and get things accomplished before our busier season this fall/winter. We have several projects in process and several more on the schedule within the next two months, so I would like to take the time to give you all an update.
Roadwork
We have done a lot of roadwork in the past few months. We are communicating about the various projects directly with units as work is occurring and including updates in PebbleNews and on the HOA website. We hope to have all current road work projects wrapped up by mid-August. We’ll all be relieved when this is complete.
Golf Course Aerification/EN Cart Path Repair
Tuscany Falls East wrapped up their aerification project in early July, Eagle’s Nest (EN) golf course began their aerification in mid-July and included replacing the cart path from the clubhouse staging area to the end of the driving range with new concrete, trimming the palm trees, and finalizing the drainage work that was started earlier this summer on #9 and other areas. We will finish our aerification projects at Tuscany Falls West, closing for two weeks beginning on Aug. 4 to pull cores on greens, fairways, and tees. All three courses will be back to normal operations on Aug. 18.
Palm Tree Trimming
Palm tree trimming is ongoing. AAA started on the Tuscany Falls side of the property, working their way to the Eagle’s Nest side and will then head back to finish trees at Tuscany Falls West golf course when that course is closed for aerification. Crews are moving through as quickly as possible.
Re-grassing of Sunrise Park and Dog Park
Sunrise Park has been sprigged with new Bermuda grass and is coming along. It was delayed slightly due to rain and making sure that we establish a good stand of grass. It will continue to improve and fill in during the summer months. On July 14, we closed the dog park to re-sod the large dog side with new Bermuda grass as well as to re-establish the grass on the small dog side. Depending upon how the grass progresses, we expect we could reopen in about a month, meaning mid-August.
Tuscany Falls Pools/Steam Room
The Tuscany Falls (TF) indoor pool was closed for repairs, tile work, and cleaning. We have installed all new LED lights, repaired broken tiles, drained the pool for acid washing, filled the pool with new water and chemicals, cleaned the ventilation system, and had a contract vendor out deep-cleaning the tile around the indoor pool. The palm trees and bushes were trimmed at the TF outdoor pool and we did some cool deck repainting of areas that needed it.
Eagle’s Nest Pool Heater/Cool Deck
We will be replacing the pool heater at the Eagle’s Nest pool in conjunction with the replacement of the cool deck. We will be closing the pool for a couple of weeks to complete this project. We have not yet scheduled the project but are planning on an August timeframe. We will update the community once we get confirmation from our vendors.
Westwind Patio Outdoor Fans/Misting System/Acoustical Panels
Outdoor fans have been installed at the Westwind patio and a misting system is being installed on the west half of the patio this week. We hope this will help make the patio a little more comfortable during our hotter months. Acoustical paneling will be installed in the interior of Westwind to help dampen the noise. We are currently in the contract process but expect to schedule the project in August. We don’t think any closure will be necessary but will communicate if the need arises.
Floor Refinishing—TF Studios/Creative Arts Center
We will be refinishing the wood floors in Studios 1 and 2 as well as refinishing the floors in the Creative Arts Center. These projects will also be scheduled in August and closures will be announced.
We appreciate your continued understanding and patience as we move forward with these much-needed projects. While progress may at times bring temporary inconvenience, these improvements are essential in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in our community. Thank you for your support as we work to make our shared environment the best it can be. Please check communication on the website and PebbleNews for updates on the progress of these projects.