Demolition work on the club continues with most of the outgoing concrete and structures dismantled and removed. Locker rooms are cleared out. Electricians have been consulting with RDL and Alex for lighting and access throughout the club. Bill Torres, the RDL foreman is monitoring demo progress as he makes work schedules for coming weeks.
Down to the dirt, preparing for rebirth
Bill and Alex met with Pool Pros to coordinate pool work with decking and other logistics. The board consulted with Robyn Weeda on landscaping design options that meet budget, permitting requirements, and Fairbrae aesthetics. Next week, surveyors will come in to establish control points and elevations for laying down the concrete, required anchors and pavers. Now that the club has been stripped down to the dirt, we look forward to seeing it built back up into the new Fairbrae.
Working toward cleaner lines across the northern structure. Structural engineers found the Crow’s Nest area potentially unsafe without expensive updates well beyond our budget.
Tennis/Pickleball Court Update: We will stay in communication with RDL regarding court access. They recommended that courts remain closed during the loud, dusty period of demolition and early concrete work (to avoid errant balls in wet concrete). When we get the green light from RDL, we will create a locked entry gate on the far side of the courts for members. Court availability will also be limited in late afternoon/evenings until electrical work is complete and court lights can be turned on.
Pool Update: Having the Fairbrae pool open during the rehab is not an option: it’s literally at the center of much of the work. We reached out to other area clubs in hopes of arranging a reciprocal swimming agreement, but we have not found a willing partner. We are still in open dialogue with one club, and have been balancing nudging them and pushing too hard. We know people miss the pool, and will let you know the moment we hear anything.
We are all both members and part-owners of Fairbrae. Making decisions and progress with 300 unique perspectives is a challenge, but a majority of members voted to make this investment in the club’s future. For those who continue as members, we’ll have a safe and sustainable club for recreation and socializing. Future boards will have more options for updates and upgrades after this round of permitting and ADA compliance. When it comes time to sell, the rehab protects our investment by sustaining a club that community members will want to join in the future.