Improvements and Closures

Boca Raton Golf and Racquet Club

9/6/23 - Back 9 will be closed for aerification of greens, tees and fairways.

Countess DeHoernle Park

6/12/23 - Fencing is being installed at the east and west ends of the soccer fields. The soccer fields remain open.

South Beach Park Playground

09/14/23 - The playground near the pavilion will be temporarily closed as maintenance is being performed. It is anticipated that the playground will re-open on 10/2/23.

Red Reef Executive Golf Course

09/19/23 - Course closed for aerification of greens, tees and fairways on 09/25/23.

The Swim Center

9/6/23 - Women's locker room will be closed from Sept 25-29 (The men's locker room and family restrooms will be open at this time)
9/6/23 - Both family restrooms will be closed Oct 2-3 (The women's and men's locker rooms will be open at this time)

Boca Raton Golf & Racquet Club

Boca Raton Golf & Racquet Club Improvements

2/1/21 - Project inception. On-going projects.
6/6/23 - Sod amendment is pending further investigation by Municipal. The PO for the design WO #2 was issued on 6/6.
7/6/23 - The architect has prepared new work orders for the building and site designs. Those WO's are under review.
8/7/23 - Design WO's are still in review. Carpet replacement scheduled for the week of 8/7/23.
9/5/23 - Carpet has been replaced, sod replacement is scheduled for 10/1/23.

Countess DeHoernle Park

Maintenance Building

3/2/20 - Project inception. Anticipated completion Spring 2024.
5/2/23 - Contractor submitted for building permit, and tree mitigation is in review.
6/6/23 - Contractor is beginning underground work still awaiting building permit.
7/6/23 - Contractor is working through product submittals and building permit.
8/7/23 - Permit has been issued on 7/28, contractor to stake out limits of work and begin clearing and grubbing.
9/5/23 - Drainage areas have been excavated and building pads are leveled.

Countess DeHoernle Park - Phase II

11/4/19 - Project inception, anticipated completion - Design in FY 21-22.
5/4/21 - Rescheduled for council review in August.
10/17/22 - Scheduled for design in budget year 22/23.
9/5/23 - On-hold pending completion of significant Recreation Services projects.

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

Seawater Life Support Pump

9/5/23 - This project is complete

Fun Fact: The current pump station that services Gumbo Limbo was installed 30 years ago and needs replacement. Once installed, the new pump will more efficiently provide clean, clear, natural ocean water for all the marine life at Gumbo Limbo and the adjacent FAU Marine Laboratory.

Facilities Improvements (Masterplan)

9/22/17 - Project inception - Anticipated completion 2024
6/6/23 - WO was approved by City Council. Preconstruction meeting scheduled for 6/6/23. Contractor to submit for building permit.
7/6/23 - Pending building permit. Site walk conducted with contractor on 6/28/23. Discussed submittals for tile designs, doors, and hardware. Contractor to provide project schedule.
8/7/23 - Permit is still in review.
9/5/23 - Permit is pending environmental conflict resolution for the sidewalk.

Observation Tower

9/8/15 - Project Inception - Anticipated completion Spring 2024
6/6/23 - Preconstruction for the tower was held on 5/9/23. Contractor is working on product submittals and securing the building permit. Pending building permit. Contractor laid out the footing locations and met with City staff on 6/21 to review additional site clearing needed to crane during construction.
8/7/23 - Permit is still in review.
9/5/23 - Permit is issued and clearing has started.

Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Facility

10/1/20 - Project inception
4/15/22 - Project is being scoped with WZA architects. Awaiting a design estimate.
9/5/23 - On-hold pending completion of Seawater Pump Project.

Lake Wyman / James A. Rutherford

Restoration

12/26/16 - Project Inception - Anticipated completion early 2024.
5/2/23 - Work continues on the boardwalk, shoreline stabilization and dredging.
6/6/23 - Dredging and boardwalk work continues, the south shoreline has been rough graded, and the contractor needs to submit a planting plan.
7/6/23 - Dredging and boardwalk continues, the south shoreline has been planted, contractor working on restoration pricing for south mulched path and fitness equipment.
8/7/23 - Dredging and boardwalk work continues. Contractor has started on the new observation pier. Additional Australian Pines at old kayak building to be included in clearing.
9/5/23 - Dredging, boardwalk and pier construction on-going.

Please visit the Lake Wyman / James A. Rutherford Park project webpage.

Nature Preserves

Patch Reef Park

Pickleball Courts

10/1/21 - Project inception and scope: To build a new pickleball facility. Anticipated completion Fall 2023.
1/10/23 - Preliminary design has been completed and submitted for preliminary advisory review by city Planning staff.
3/7/23 - Currently going through Site Plan approval.
4/5/23 - In permitting.
6/6/23 - Site plan approved by the staff and going for council approval in July. Consultants are revising plans based on city comments.
9/5/23 - Design work in progress.

Red Reef Park

Sail Pavilion

10/1/20 - Project inception - anticipated completion Fall of 2023.
5/2/23 - Permit was submitted and is in building department review.
6/6/23 - Permit comment responses are being collected.
7/6/23 - Engineering documents are being updated based on permit comments.
8/7/23 - Permit has been issues, tentative start date of 9/5/23.
9/5/23 - Contractor to mobilize 9/6/23.

Decking Replacement

10/1/22 - Project inception and scope: To repair the existing decking on boardwalks and dune crossovers. Anticipated completion 2025.
3/7/23 - Decking bid is in-progress.
6/6/23 - Decking bid was reviewed by Recreation Services and comments were provided to Municipal.
7/6/23 - Bid is in procurement review.
9/5/23 - No update.

Spanish River Boulevard

Spanish River Park

Lighting Replacement

10/1/22 - Project inception. To replace existing lighting fixtures throughout the park as they have become difficult to repair and replacement parts are no longer made.
4/5/23 - Facilities is reviewing proposals from electrical contractors.
6/6/23 - Rec services and municipal met to review fixture and pole options on 6/1. Municipal to get an updated proposal.
8/7/23 - Awaiting pricing update.
9/5/23 - Proposal received and under review by staff.

Maintenance Facility

12/11/17 - Project inception. Anticipated completion 2023.
4/15/22 - Evaluating this project for next year's capital improvement projects (CIP) list.
10/17/22 - Design moved to FY 22-23.
9/5/23 - Interior renovations scheduled for FY 23/24.

Swim & Racquet Center

Resurfacing and Lighting

10/1/21 - Project inception and scope: To resurface the clay court and install lights on the courts that did not previously have lights, and to upgrade the existing lights to LED.
3/7/23 - Awaiting new light poles.
4/5/23 - Light poles have arrived, and installation is expected in mid-April.
6/6/23 - Two courts remain for resurfacing, they are pending fence installation. Lights should be complete by the end of July.
9/5/23 - This project is complete.