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CROMARTY
COMMUNITY INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE
Society Founded 2006
OUR PROPOSED TENNIS FACILITY
(Based on company provided information)
CROMARTY COMMUNITY INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE
PRE-CONSTRUCTION REPORT
Issued February 19, 2009 - Last Updated: January 4, 2012
"We Are Shovel Ready and Eager To Build"
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INDEX
Executive Summary
The prime goal of the Cromarty Community Indoor Tennis Centre (CCITC) is to ensure the successful construction and the on-going operation of an indoor public tennis facility, while meeting all of the charitable and ancillary activities as described in the seven objects of the Society. For an estimated $615,000 to $1.0 million dollar capital investment (final engineering studies are pending), the minimum amount necessary to achieve the prime goal, the charity facility would take a certain basic, cost-effective, form. Naturally, a greater investment would produce additional enhancements, such as a larger building, extra tennis courts, full running track, year-round air-conditioning, etc.
The proposed building, located on semi-developed property at the Sydney Airport Authority (with nearby sewer and water for the site readily available and without the need for an environmental assessment review that could potentially delay a construction start), will serve up the standard four walls, a white ceiling, indirect court "green" lighting, a superior insulated "green" envelope, an economical "green" heating system, basic washroom facilities (appendage), and and a first class alternate-style cushioned tennis court surface built from environmentally friendly products as follows:
(1) A "pre-engineered rigid framed" steel building set upon concrete frost wall with interior/exterior spot footings and possibly concrete piers
(2) 80' wide x 140' long, with c. 26' high side walls and c. 39' to a central ridge, with a 5:12 roof pitch
(3) Hot mix asphalt course (flooring) layer (beneath the tennis court and running track)
(4) One, state of the art, cushioned, doubles court measuring overall 60' x 120' centred upon a cushioned area measuring 80' x 140'
- Note: A maximum of six progressive children's (ages 5-7, 7-9 and 8-9 year olds) practice courts will be set upon the standard-sized cushioned doubles court as required
- Note: A cushioned walking track will circle the interior perimeter
- Note: Spectator arena seating available around the interior perimeter for viewing events(5) Superior "green" insulation (walls R20, ceiling R40) with either indirect ventilation through ceiling-mounted exhaust fans or natural infiltration
(6) "Green" infrared high-intensity radiant ceramic ["light"] heating system: (For example, a propane gas-fired high-intensity infrared radiant ceramic ["light"] heating system, maintaining a 55 F degrees [12.7 degrees C] inside winter temperature
(7) Indirect "green" T5 fluorescent blue light technology (for example, Courtlite)
(8) A basic washroom amenity (shed appendage - 20' wide x c. 20'-25' long x c. 12' tall) upon a slab
(9) An automatic active fire suppression system
(10) Wheelchair accessibility
As a tax-exempt Sydney-based charitable organization, registered with the Canada Revenue Agency as BN 848036968RR0001, the CCITC will build the first indoor facility in Cape Breton designed exclusively for the game of tennis. A public facility available on a first come, first served basis, the Centre will also advance education by providing tennis lessons to students as a component of a school curriculum, and by offering or hosting training and "training the trainer" courses on Cape Breton Island for tennis coaches, officials and instructors. Since healthy, living initiatives will be a priority, it will also relieve conditions associated with aging by providing tennis programs for the aged; and it will afford relief to persons with disabilities by developing and implementing tennis programmes for the disabled.
A series of assessment factors have been identified and examined: The CCITC will increase sport and physical recreation opportunities, it will have a positive benefit and impact upon the CBRM, it is clearly needed, it will operate in a sustainable way, its organizors are resourceful and committed, and it will produce jobs during the construction phase as well as permanent positions afterwards.
As a non-profit society, we clearly will be "adding to" the existing recreational infrastructure capacity of CBRM. There are numerous non-profit and municipal-run outdoor summer tennis facilities in the CBRM, and we would be the first indoor tennis facility (as well as a year-round operation) in the CBRM and indeed on the Island of Cape Breton. In addition, we will be adding a recreational component to the existing infrastructure capacity of another non-profit community-minded society - the Sydney Airport Authority - and making the airport a community resource that provides economic development opportunities for all concerned.
Given adequate funding, we could easily meet any reasonable construction deadline.
Finally, the Centre will function as a public hub facility designed to serve the entire CBRM and not just one area. It should also be noted that the CCITC envisions an identical hub facility built one day on the North Side.
HISTORY OF THE PROJECT TO DATE
On May 16, 2006, the Cromarty Tennis Club (founded 1902) passed a supportive motion encouraging the creation of a non-profit society to be known as the "Cromarty Community Indoor Tennis Centre" (CCITC). As an autonomous entity the CCITC exists independent of the Cromarty Tennis Club in all aspects including financial and organizational.
The CCITC is most grateful for this enlightened endorsement from a club of such import to the community for so many years now.
A second motion of the Cromarty Tennis Club then suggested that the CCITC seek charity status with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), and on February 12, 2008 the CRA granted its request. Upon receiving this standing, the CCITC sought out land within the CBRM.
On December 15, 2008, after an exhaustive search which ultimately led the Centre to the Sydney Airport Authority, also a non-profit community-minded Society, its Board granted a request for a long term property lease.
Following that, on January 14, 2009, the Public Services Committee of CBRM council gave its full support to the CCITC and its announced project.
Again, the CCITC is most appreciative of these decisions taken by the CRA, the Authority, and Public Services.
In August 2009 our request for Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) funding to help us along in constructing our public community facility was rejected. ECBC received our application favourably, but upon its review in Halifax, we were informed that we did not meet current criteria in that the Federal Government was only funding existing facilities and not new ones.
On April 13, 2010, unanimously passed was a motion presented at the AGM and to the executive of the Cromarty Tennis Club that fully endorsed our project.
Located
as it will be at the Sydney Airport, the Centre will function as a hub facility designed to serve the entire CBRM and not just one area. We will be a public facility available on a first come, first served basis open to anyone and at the lowest possible break-even charge. There will be no membership requirement.
The Centre will also be advancing education by providing tennis lessons to students as a component of a school curriculum, and by offering or hosting training and "train the trainer" courses on Cape Breton Island for tennis coaches, officials and instructors. It will also provide tennis programs designed exclusively for the older player and for those with disabilities (for example, we will be encouraging wheelchair tennis).
We will also be offering an indoor-winter walking/slow-jog track in an intimate setting where friends who do not play tennis can come together to exercise, or, perhaps, just to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee.
The facility will be located just off the Grand Lake Road, and only 11.6 km (7.2 miles) from the former city of Sydney. We will be within easy school bus distance from every educational institution, and will be close, by automobile, to all urban and rural communities. Presently adjacent to a scheduled public bus service, the Centre will certainly lobby for a stop directly at the front door of the facility.
We are also close to the area's outdoor tennis clubs whose players may wish to use our facilities in the winter, or when spring/summer/fall weather turns foul as it often does. For example, we will be 15 kilometers (9.3 Miles) from the Cromarty Tennis Club, 18 kilometers (11.2 Miles) from the Sydney River Tennis Club, 10 kilometers (6.2 Miles) from the Glace Bay Tennis Club, 13 kilometers (8.1 Miles) from the New Waterford Tennis Club, and 35 kilometers (21.7 Miles) from the North Sydney Tennis Club.
Of course, we will also be encouraging nearby golf clubs to take advantage of our facility while waiting their tee or other times.
It should be noted as well that the CCITC envisions an identical public hub facility built one day on the North Side.
This is a pre-construction report only and not the more detailed architectural and engineering design study (or building development plan) required to produce the kind of professional document that could be used for advertising a number of RFPs and the issuing of final detailed stamped drawings required for the construction of the Centre.
"A professional’s stamp is a signed seal on documents and drawings indicating the documents and drawings are final and have been prepared under the supervision of a professional architect or engineer who is assuming responsibility for them" (CBRM). Some of the things that the design study would address in greater detail would be as follows "Floor plan, (what the layout of the building looks like for each floor), Elevations, (what the outside of the building looks like from all 4 sides), Detail sections, (the materials the building is constructed of), Mechanical plans of ventilation, sprinkler and plumbing systems, Electrical (electrical layout, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarm, circuits)." (CBRM). Also required would be a "Site plan ... an illustration drawn to scale of the parcel (i.e. property boundary) showing the location and dimensions of existing and proposed buildings, structures, additions, and other elements of the site (e.g. parking, driveway), including easements)" (CBRM)
All appropriate codes must be met, including the following: National Building Code (Canada), Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, Nova Scotia Building Regulations including the Building Accessibility Act, Canadian Standards Association Standards (in particular the CSA-A660 Quality Certification for Steel Building Systems), and those of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM).
The facility will meet or exceed barrier free code - Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations made under Section 4 of the Building Code Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 46, N.S. Reg. 143/2006 (July 13, 2006) as amended by N.S. Reg. 241/2008 (March 31, 2008, effective April 30, 2008): Schedule “C” - Barrier-Free Design
References will be required.
Any or all (turnkey) quotations will be acceptable when the time comes to issue RFPs. If you wish to be placed on a list now, please send a general or detailed e-mail to ccitc@cromartytennis.ca [Now defunct for CCITC Contacts] with an outline of your experience.
Based on the "Project Description" below the CCITC has estimated the cost at approximately $615,000 (See Appendix Two: Soft Class C Estimate). On the other hand, Lorne E. Martin, FEC, P.Eng. VP Atlantic Operations CBCL Limited, has also reviewed the "Project Description" and based on the required footprint, and his experience, he forms the opinion that this project will likely be in the $1.0 million plus range. Based on this, he anticipates that the requisite engineering/architectural costs will be in the order of $70,000. The design and document preparation component of the A&E services would then typically be in the order of 75% or approximately $52,000.
(See Appendix One: Long Term Sustainability)
(I)
(1) The youth through the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board : The CCITC will offer tennis lessons and related programmes to students as a component of a school curriculum
(2) The aged: The CCITC will offer tennis lessons and related programmes to our senior citizens as part of a healthy, living initiative
(3) The challenged: The CCITC will offer programmes such as wheelchair tennis
(4) Tennis Canada and Tennis Nova Scotia: The CCITC will offer training courses for tennis coaches, officials, and instructors
(5) Tennis Canada and Tennis Nova Scotia: The CCITC will provide a venue for touring professionals involved in charity programmes sanctioned by these bodies
(6) Public at large: The CCITC will acquire by way of grant, gift, purchase, bequest, devise or otherwise, real and personal property and to use and apply such property to the realization of the objects of the Society. Official receipts will ensure that eligible donors will benefit from all the tax incentives associated with gifting to our registered charity.
(II)
ANCILLARY MANDATE
(1) Public at large: Affordable first come, first serve hourly fees (i.e. no memberships).
(2) Local outdoor tennis clubs wishing to use an all-weather facility during the inclement days of both winter and summer:
(A) Cromarty Tennis Club
(B) Sydney River Tennis Club
(C) Glace Bay Tennis Club
(D) New Waterford Tennis Club
(E) North Sydney Tennis Club
The CCITC will increase sport and physical recreation opportunities, it will have a positive benefit and impact upon the CBRM, it is clearly needed, it will operate in a sustainable way, and its organizors are resourceful and committed. For details, See Appendix One: Assessment Factors
(I)
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Land
Semi-developed and without the need for an environmental assessment review
25-year (renewable) property lease
Width To be determined by final lease agreement to include parking Greater than 100 feet Length To be determined by final lease agreement to include parking Greater than 140 feet Water Readily available Sewer Readily available
(Based on company provided information)
(Close Representation)
Width
80 feet
Length
140 feet
Floor Area
Clear span
Eave Height
c. 26 feet
Centre Height - Clear
c. 39 feet
Two (2) Overhead Doors 10 feet x10 feet Three (3) Walk Doors 3 feet x 7 feet Roof Pitch 5:12 One (1) Room Wheelchair accessible
(Close Representation)
Width
20 feet
Length
c. 20 feet to 25 feet
Floor Area
Clear span
Eave Height
c. 10
Lean-to construction
Highest Height
c. 12 feet
Lean-to construction
Roof Pitch Shed Two (2) Rooms Wheelchair accessible
(General Representation)
Width
60 feet
Length
120 feet
One (1) Doubles Court Wheelchair accessible
(Close Representation)
Width
10 feet
Two lanes wide
Length
Entire Perimeter
1/12 mile track
One (1) Track Wheelchair accessible (II)
The prime goal of the CCITC is to ensure the successful construction and the on-going operation of an indoor public tennis facility, while meeting all of its charitable and ancillary activities. In short, the facility would take a certain basic, cost-effective, form. Thus it will serve up the standard four walls, a white ceiling, indirect court "green" lighting, a superior insulated "green" envelope, an economical "green" heating system, basic washroom facilities (appendage), and a first class alternate-style cushioned tennis court surface built from environmentally friendly products.
Site Preparation (Compacted Subgade) All excavating, filling and grading requirements and compacting work of the subbase should be performed with slopes not less than 0.83% (1:120) and not more than 1% (1:100). Construction Start Six to eight week guarantee following bid acceptance
Frost Wall 80 feet x 140 feet Monolithically poured with a continuous grade beam (frost wall or footing) to the depth required by CBRM code with interior/exterior spot footings and possibly concrete piers. Anchor bolt drawings for the building will determine the foundation and base notch requirements.
Floor Ties No.
Because there will not be a concrete slab, this will require a larger footing for the columns. Construction Start Six to eight week guarantee following bid acceptance
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Asphalt Course (Flooring) Layer
Course (Flooring) Layer Slope No slope Compacted Base Material It will consist of bituminous concrete mixture; crushed aggregate; processed / recycled asphalt or processed/recycled concrete installed over the subgrade. In no case should the thickness be less than the equivalent of 4” of thoroughly compacted crushed stone.
The material should be spread by methods and in a manner that produces a uniform density and thickness. The material thus spread should be compacted to 95% minimum Proctor Test with equipment that provides uniform density.
Surface of the base course as compacted should not vary more than 1/2” from the true plane of the court.
Compacted Asphalt Leveling (Intermediate) Course It will consist of a hot plant mix having a maximum aggregate size of 3/8” to 3/4” constructed over the base course to a compacted thickness of not less than 1 1/2”.
This hot plant mix should be spread and compacted by methods and in a manner that produces a uniform density and thickness.
The finished intermediate course should not vary more than 1/4” in 10’, when measured in any direction.
Compacted Asphalt Surface Course It will consist of a hot plant mix having a maximum aggregate size of 3/8” and a minimum aggregate size of 1/4" constructed over the hot mix intermediate course to a compacted thickness of not less than 1”. Liquid asphalt bitumen: minimum shall be 5.5% by weight.
Crushed stone, gravel, shale, limestone aggregate is acceptable. Not acceptable are foreign materials, i.e., pyrite, clay, ferrous compounds, dirt and organic material.
Expansion Joints Not required. Tennis Net Post Sleeves and
Centre Tie Down Anchor(Four (4) sleeves in total)Net post footings should be
round at the top, not less than
18” in diameter tapering out
to a square bottom not less
that 30” at the bottom . Footings should be 6” deeper than the local frost depth, but not less than 42” deep.Set in poured concrete and, if possible, prior to the placing of the asphalt surface.This will eliminate having to disturb the finished surface prior to applying the tennis court coatings.Construction Start Six to eight week guarantee following bid acceptance
Width
80 feet out-to-out of steel
Length
140 feet out-to-out of steel
Floor Area
Clear Span
Eave Height
c. 26 feet outside measure
c. 24 feet inside measure
Centre Height - Clear
c. 39 feet
Frame Type
Six (6) preferred (Five (5) possible) structural steel I Beam with minimum 1/4 inch flange thickness primed in grey or other light enamel primer (an iron oxide inhibitive primer)
50-year structural warranty
(Based on company provided information)Anchor bolts
Provided
Floor Ties No.
Because there will not be a concrete slab, this will require a larger footing for the columns. One (1) Left End Wall Bearing Frame
Post and Beam, primed in grey or other light enamel primer (an iron oxide inhibitive primer)
One (1) Right End Wall Bearing Frame
Post and Beam, primed in grey or other light enamel primer (an iron oxide inhibitive primer)
Diagonal wind bracing
Steel cables or prime painted grey steel rods
Framed openings (with galvanized J trim and trim covers for headers - with foam closures - and jambs)
2 exterior (10x10 feet over head) - One at each end of the building
2 exterior (3x7 feet) - One in each exterior end
1 wide barrier free open entry-way to washroom building
Introduce heavy portal braces if an opening prevents the use of a required diagonal cable brace
Two (2) Overhead Insulated Door
Heavy-duty 24 gauge, 10’x10’, vertical lift, pre-painted white
Three (3) Walk Insulated Doors
Rugged with key lock, 3’x7’, standard metal, prime painted
Base angle
16-gauge, galvanized
It is attached to the outer edge of the foundation
50-year structural warranty
Roof Pitch
5:12
Roof Type
Purlin Bearing Rib (PBR) Roof Panels, 24 or 26 gauge, loads are based upon use of 80000 psi yield steel 80,000 PSI or Agway 4-150 panel or equal, roof rolls continuous from eave to eave, screw down
25-year warranty
Long PBR overlaps
A full overlap (i.e. not a “R” panel with a short overlap)
Inside and outside eave foam closures with a metal eave trim closure
To create a tight seal and prevent the insulation from becoming wet
Gutters and downs
24 gauge
Closed system
Girt, roof purlin, rake angles, and base angles finish
Hot dipped galvanized coating for lasting durability preferred. Prime painted grey may be acceptable
No red oxide or red primed steel
50-year girt and purlin structural warranty
Girt and Roof purlin connections
Bolted directly to the beams and columns and not to welded clips
Roof Fasteners
Stainless steel self drilling screws, with stainless steel caps and assembled neoprene washers
Lifetime warranty against rust
Coating on Roof
High Aluminum (55% minimum)/zinc/silicone composition
25-year rust perforation warranty
Wind Load
Code
Live Load
Code
Roof Load
Code
Dead Load
Code
Roof Trim
24 gauge
Wall Sheeting
26 gauge
It must be long enough to sit upon a base trim placed below the top of the foundation
Base trim
24 gauge
This trim is necessary to seal the building against leaks. A base trim also affects slab construction details.
Coating on wall sheeting
High Aluminum/zinc/silicone composition
25-year rust perforation warranty
Colour on wall sheeting
Pre-painted, baked siliconized polyester - White
35-year warranty against chipping, cracking, peeling, or blistering
Wall Panel Fasteners
Stainless steel with assembled neoprene washers
Lifetime warranty against rust
Roof trim, opening trims, gutters, downs, and base trim colour
Green
Roof Insulation (Installed prior to screwing the roof sheeting into the purlins)
(1) ) R38 - 12 inches
(i) One layer 10 inches thick running between the purlins, with one layer 2 inches thick running on top of and across the purlins, and a separate vapour barrier installed under the purlins and held in place with a grid consisting of steel retainer straps
or
(ii) Fiberglass blanket insulation, rigid foam thermal blocks on the outside face of the girts and purlins and a vapour barrier, c/w strapping
The vapour barrier must be a highly reflective reinforced white fabric which is resistant to ball puncture - Lamtec® Gymguard or equal for wall and ceiling applications which offers a smooth, bright white finish and a continuous vapor barrier is preferred.
Wall Insulation (Installed prior to screwing the wall sheeting into the girts)
(1) R30 - 9 inches, metal building
(2) A separate vapour barrier installed over the girts and held in place with a grid consisting of steel retainer straps or equal strapping
The vapour barrier must be a highly reflective reinforced white fabric which is resistant to ball puncture - Lamtec® Gymguard or equal for wall and ceiling applications which offers a smooth, bright white finish and a continuous vapor barrier is preferred.
Drawings
Main building drawings and an erection manual for the main building to be included. Drawings stamped and certified by a registered engineer. Drawings for the main building to include: Anchor bolt drawings that will determine the foundation requirements, column reactions, rigid frame elevations, side wall framing, end wall framing, roof framing, which includes sheeting drawings for side walls and end walls, detail drawings, etc. All manuals and drawings to be turned over to the Society after construction.
Delivery of the main building (and border clearance if required) FOB
Six to eight week delivery guarantee
Slab
20 feet x 25 feet
Standard slab for a pre-engineered structure
Site Preparation Included Construction Start Six to eight week guarantee following bid acceptance
Width
20 feet out-to-out of steel
Length
20 to 23 feet 4 inches c/c
Centered on two frames of the main tennis building
Floor Area
Clear Span
Eave Height
c. 10
Lean-to construction
Highest Height
c. 12 feet
Lean-to construction
Frame Type
Structural steel I Beam with minimum 1/4 inch flange thickness primed in grey or other light enamel primer (an iron oxide inhibitive primer)
50-year structural warranty
Anchor bolts
Provided
Diagonal wind bracing
Steel cables or prime painted grey steel rods
Framed doorway openings
1 leading to the main building
See main building
Base angle
16-gauge, galvanized
It is attached to the outer edge of the foundation
50-year structural warranty
Roof Pitch
Shed
Roof Type
Purlin Bearing Rib (PBR) Roof Panels, 24 or 26 gauge, loads are based upon use of 80000 psi yield steel 80,000 PSI or Agway 4-150 panel or equal, roof rolls continuous from eave to eave, screw down
25-year warranty
Long PBR overlaps
A full overlap (i.e. not a “R” panel with a short overlap)
Inside and outside eave foam closures with a metal eave trim closure
To create a tight seal and prevent the insulation from becoming wet
Gutters and downs
24 gauge
Closed system
Girt, roof purlin, rake angles, and base angles finish
Hot dipped galvanized coating for lasting durability preferred. Prime painted grey may be acceptable
No red oxide or red primed steel
50-year girt and purlin structural warranty
Girt and Roof purlin connections
Bolted directly to the beams and columns and not to welded clips
Roof Fasteners
Stainless steel self drilling screws, with stainless steel caps and assembled neoprene washers
Lifetime warranty against rust
Coating on Roof
High Aluminum (55% minimum)/zinc/silicone composition
25-year rust perforation warranty
Wind Load
Code
Live Load
Code
Roof Load
Code
Dead Load
Code
Roof Trim
24 gauge
Wall Sheeting
26 gauge
It must be long enough to sit upon a base trim placed below the top of the foundation
Base trim
24 gauge
This trim is necessary to seal the building against leaks. A base trim also affects slab construction details.
Coating on wall sheeting
High Aluminum/zinc/silicone composition
25-year rust perforation warranty
Colour on wall sheeting
Pre-painted, baked siliconized polyester - White
35-year warranty against chipping, cracking, peeling, or blistering
Wall Panel Fasteners
Stainless steel with assembled neoprene washers
Lifetime warranty against rust
Roof trim, opening trims, gutters, downs, and base trim colour
Green
Roof Insulation (Installed prior to screwing the roof sheeting into the purlins)
(1) ) R38 - 12 inches
(i) One layer 10 inches thick running between the purlins, with one layer 2 inches thick running on top of and across the purlins, and a separate vapour barrier installed under the purlins and held in place with a grid consisting of steel retainer straps
or
(ii) Fiberglass blanket insulation, rigid foam thermal blocks on the outside face of the girts and purlins and a vapour barrier, c/w strapping
Wall Insulation (Installed prior to screwing the wall sheeting into the girts)
(1) R30 - 9 inches, metal building
(2) A separate vapour barrier installed over the girts and held in place with a grid consisting of steel retainer straps or equal strapping
Exhaust
Ducted up to the roof
Drawings
Washroom building drawings and an erection manual for the washroom building to be included. Drawings stamped and certified by a registered engineer. Drawings for the washroom building to include: Anchor bolt drawings that will determine the foundation requirements, column reactions, rigid frame elevations, side wall framing, end wall framing, roof framing, which includes sheeting drawings for side walls and end walls, detail drawings, etc. All manuals and drawings to be turned over to the Society after construction.
Delivery of the washroom building (and border clearance if required) FOB
Six to eight week delivery guarantee
Erection of the tennis building
Includes the insulation package
Erection of the Washroom building Includes the insulation package Assembly Start Six to eight week guarantee following bid acceptance
Receptacles
All including WP duplex are to be GFI and child proof
Three Phase Wiring Required to eliminate the flickering of the fluorescent lighting system Meter cabinet/board To be as per NS specifications Thermostats Refer to heating drawings for exact location Exit and Emergency Lighting Battery Operated, 24 volt Exit lights at all exits and egress LED back lighting Security lighting Must have an overriding photo-cell control Installation Start Six to eight week guarantee following bid acceptance
Water, sanitary and storm drainage
Shall be piped to the exterior connections nearby
All supports or secondary supports To be hot dipped galvanized Washroom Furnishings Installation Installation Start Six to eight week guarantee following bid acceptance
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Sixteen (16) 12-lamp Courtlite Indirect "green" T5 fluorescent blue light technology units
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The units in total must produce a maximum of 10,844 watts for exhibition play but be by-level wired so that 1/2 of the lamps can be turned off for recreational play and educational classes |
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| Installation Start | Six to eight week guarantee following bid acceptance |
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Eight (8) Modine MHR90 “Green” infrared high-intensity radiant ceramic heating system - propane gas-fired |
The 90,000 BTU/HR units must maintain a 55 F. degrees [12.7 degrees C] inside winter temperature for court play |
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| Ventilation | Through ceiling-mounted exhaust fans or through natural infiltration [minimum of 4.18 CFM per 1000 BTU per hour of total installed heater capacity on propane] | |
| Reverberatory screens | Possibly required to increase overall emissivity of the radiant surface and also to serve as a protective barrier against tennis balls | |
| Thermostats | Refer to heating drawings for exact location | |
| Installation Start | Six to eight week guarantee following bid acceptance |
| The alarm sound horns | Shall be Class B circuit wiring. | |
| Alarm | Needs be transmitted to the security company. | |
| Installation Start | Six to eight week guarantee following bid acceptance |
Fire Protection System
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Automatic Wet Pipe Sprinkler Coverage |
To be provided as per NFPA Standards |
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Sprinkler system |
Shall be coordinated with fire alarm zones. |
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| Sprinkler contractor Responsibility | Must coordinate the sprinkler locations with electrical lighting layouts to ensure full coverage | |
| Inspector test/drain assembly | To be provided for each sprinkler zone supervised valve / flow switch assembly | |
| Standpipe and hose System | May be required | |
| Fire extinguishers | To be provided in accordance with National Fire Code | |
| Smoke detectors | To be installed where required | |
| Sprinkler Layout | Provide to the architect for review the layout of the sprinkler heads and adjust header locations based on the architect's comments at no cost | |
| Supports | All including secondary supports to be hot dipped galvanized. | |
| Installation Start | Six to eight week guarantee following bid acceptance |
| The Alarm | Needs be transmitted to the Fire Department | |
| Alarm Sound Horns | Shall be Class B circuit wiring. | |
| Pull stations | At each exterior doorway. | |
| Installation Start | Six to eight week guarantee following bid acceptance |
| Floor Finish |
Slip resistant mosaic, ceramic tile |
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| Wall Finish | Ceramic Wall Tile: Thin-set, semi -vitreous, glazed, ceramic tile, full height | |
| Ceiling Finish | 1/2” gypsum ceiling board, taped and filled | |
| Installation Start | Six to eight week guarantee following bid acceptance |
(III)
(Close Representation)
| Cure time of the asphalt surface | Minimum 14 days before the application of the playing surface over the asphalt | |
| The singles and doubles net post sleeves (Four (4) sleeves in total) and the centre tie down strap anchor (One (1) anchor in total) will be set prior to laying the asphalt. |
- Post sleeves are required
because they allow easy removal of the posts for resurfacing,
maintenance, post repair and/or replacement, and alternate uses
of the court.
- Heavy duty Steel galvanized ground sleeves for 3 inch round posts - Center tie down strap heavy duty “Ground Anchor” installed below the court surface at the center point between the two net - Net posts shall be set 3 feet (.914 m) outside the side line - 33 feet (10.058 m) singles, 42 feet (12.802 m) doubles, center to center of posts. - When installed, the top of each net post shall not be greater than 3 feet 6 inches above the court surface. The base shall be a minimum of 3 feet 6 inches below the court surface - The posts must be centered to the court and at 90 degrees to the side fence lines. Be sure to use a 4 foot long level when setting the sleeves in the asphalt. If the sleeves are not installed straight and true, the posts will be leaning when installed |
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| Air flow (Air Exchange) | Must be adequate in the building to allow coatings to dry and properly cure | |
| Temperature Within Building | Ensure it is maintained at 50F or greater to protect the surfacing product | |
| Temperature of Subfloor Surface | Must be above freezing | |
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Number of Cushioned
Court Layers
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A six layer cushioned system is preferred.
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Environmentally
Friendly Products
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Must be used. Preference: - Novacrylics Sports Surfaces Cushioned Court Systems and product warranty. - California Products Cushion Court Systems and product warranty. |
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| Tennis Court Post Installation Warranty | At least one year | |
| Installation Start | Six to eight week guarantee following bid acceptance |
Notes On Laying Out The Lines
(Close
Representation)
(1) Establish the centerline between the net posts, and then locate two points 18' left and right of center along the net line, the doubles sidelines.
(2) From the doubles sideline at the net line, swing 39' arcs to the baselines. Then, swing cross arcs 53' 0-7/8"[53.875'] long to establish the intersections between the doubles sidelines and the baselines -- the four corners of the doubles court.
(3) From the corners of the doubles court, lay the doubles sidelines and baselines.
(4) Lay the singles sidelines 4' 6"[4.5’] inside the doubles sidelines. • Lay the serving lines 18' from the baselines (21" from the net). • Lay the centerline halfway between the sidelines (18' from the doubles sidelines).
(5) Lay a 6" long center line inside the center of the baseline.
- Note: All measurements are to the outside of the playing lines except to the service line and the center mark.
- Note: All lines, including the center service line, hall be 2” in width, except the baseline which shall be 4” in width • As a means of checking the accuracy of the lines (See below), the distance from Point 1 to Point 2 and from Point 3 to Point 4 should be exactly 36’ and the distance from Point 1 to Point 3 and Point 2 to Point 4 should be 85’ 11”.
| Tennis Posts |
Four (4) |
Heavy-duty steel, galvanized, 3" round |
| Doubles Length Tennis Net | One (1) | High quality 3.5 mm braided polyethylene tennis net body featuring a heavy duty polyester headband. The 6 top rows consist of a double tennis net body |
| Singles Length Tennis Net | One (1) | High quality 3.5 mm braided polyethylene tennis net body featuring a heavy duty polyester headband. The 6 top rows consist of a double tennis net body |
| Tennis Net Centre Strap | One (1) | Heavy duty nylon webbing with a swivel-type clip |
| Polypropylene Twine | Five-hundred (500) foot spool - Black | Used for lacing tennis nets to posts |
| Children’s Mini Net & Post System for Progressive Court Play: | Six (6) |
(A) Practice Court Layout
(B) Competitive Court Layout
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| Walk-draw Curtain |
Three hundred and Sixty(360) feet (60 feet x 120 feet x 60 feet x 120 feet)
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Placed around the total perimeter of the tennis court surface in sections |
| Supply Date | Six to eight week delivery guarantee |
(Close Representation)
| Sink Cabinets |
Two (2) |
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| Sinks and Fixtures | Four (4) | |
| Toilets | Two (2) | Handicap Low-Flush |
| Toilets | Two (2) | Standard Low-Flush |
| Urinals | Two (2) | Elongated Bowls |
| Tankless Water Heater | One (1) | Propane |
| Entrance Doors |
Two (2) |
Standard |
| Stall Doors | Two (2) | Standard |
| Handicap Stall Doors | Two (2) | |
| Handicap Stall Fixtures | ||
| Stainless Steel Washroom Accessories | Mirrors (tempered glass) , towel and toilet-tissue dispensers, robe hooks, grab-bars, soap dispensers, waste receptacles mounted on sheet-metal blocking | |
| Exhaust Fan | ||
| Supply Date | Six to eight week delivery guarantee |
APPENDIX ONE
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ASSESSMENT FACTORS
(I)
The CCITC clearly meets a number of important health promotion goals. To wit:
(1) The improvement of sport and recreation opportunities for all residents of the CBRM.
(2) Gender equity to increase the participation of girls and women in sport and recreation.
(3) The building of healthier communities.
(4) The construction of a facility for public recreation.
(5) The reflection of the recent trends (healthy living), activity patterns (physical activity) and the shifting demography (aging population) of the CBRM.
(6) The promotion of a Active Kids, Healthy Kids strategy.
(7) The encouragement of fair and safe play.
(II)
The Cromarty Community Indoor Tennis Centre (CCITC), an approved Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) charity is presently raising funds to construct, maintain, and operate Cape Breton’s first indoor facility (one covered doubles court) designed exclusively for tennis. It will be located at the Sydney Airport Authority (a non-profit society).
Built exclusively for the benefit of the public at large, and serving as a hub facility for the entire CBRM, the CCITC will place a particular focus on the young, the old, the challenged, and those unfamiliar with the game of tennis. It will provide a summer/winter, healthy lifestyle playing venue for all levels and ages of tennis players, from novice through seasoned. It will encourage high public user participation rates through an affordable hourly rate - first come, first serve - and educational group clinics. It will stress that its state-of-the art cushioned court is exceptionally physically friendly, to draw in the older and challenged player who might hesitate to participate otherwise.
The Centre will stress public instruction, at both an hourly and clinic level. At the hourly level, CCITC trained local staff will provide tennis advice, knowledge, practical tips, and even racquets upon the asking, at no additional charge.
In addition, the Centre will target the younger public, through assorted winter and summer group clinics. It will maximize the number of operating hours to what is practical. In particular, the Centre will concentrate on winter school, after school, and specialized junior development programmes based on Tennis Canada training, instructional, and skills upgrading criteria. Winter coaching clinics would be another priority, as would other community group initiatives, such as wheelchair and mixed senior (plus 55) play.
Our Charity Goals
(1) To construct, maintain and operate an indoor tennis facility on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, available to the general public.
(2) To advance education by providing tennis lessons to students as a component of a school curriculum, and by offering training courses for tennis coaches, officials, and instructors.
(3) To relieve conditions associated with aging by providing tennis programmes.
(4) To provide relief to persons with disabilities by developing and implementing tennis programmes for the disabled.
(5) To undertake activities ancillary and incidental to the attainment of the above objects.
(6) To acquire by way of grant, gift, purchase, bequest, devise or otherwise, real and personal property and to use and apply such property to the realization of the objects of the Society.
(7) To buy, own, hold, lease, mortgage, sell and convey such real and personal property as may be necessary or desirable in the carrying out the objects of the Society.
The activities of the Society are to be carried on in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality and Immediate area of Cape Breton Island.
The following organizations have provided particular support:
(1) Three supporting motions of the Cromarty Tennis Club (A separate organization from the CCITC, founded in 1902), (Cromarty Tennis Club, PO Box 746, Sydney, NS B1P 6H7. Contact: Pat Johnston, President, patj@eastlink.ca ).
Two dated dated May 16, 2006 - Summary attached
One dated April 13, 2010 - Unanimously passed was a motion presented at the AGM and to the executive of the Cromarty Tennis Club that fully endorsed our project.
Clearly the executive of this fair-weather outdoor membership-based facility were enthralled with the possibility of an all-weather indoor public facility completely separate in finance and organization from itself, yet of great benefit to them in particular and, like themselves, to the community at large.
(2) Motion of the Board of the Sydney Airport Authority, Board of Directors, December 15, 2008 - The legal authority at the Sydney Airport Authority is presently preparing the necessary documents (Sydney Airport Authority, P.O. Box 670, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, B1P 6H7. Contact: Lawrence MacPherson, CEO, larrymceo@sydneyairport.ca ).
In its own words when describing another onsite initiative, “This partnership fulfills the Sydney Airport Authority’s commitment to make the airport a community resource that provides economic development opportunities for all concerned.”
(3) Endorsement of support from the Public Services Committee, January 4, 2009 - Copy of notice attached (Cape Breton Regional Municipality, 320 Esplanade, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P 7B9), Contact Fred Brooks, ftbrooks@cbrm.ns.ca . The CBRM letter of support is forthcoming.
No doubt the CBRM sees our project as a complementary development that will much enhance their own recreation & community mandate as well one that would be eligible for support of “not-for-profit community organizations within the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) to develop, construct, renovate, conserve and maintain community facilities for public recreation.”
(III)
As Cape Breton’s first indoor facility designed only for tennis, the CCITC will increase the physical activity and overall well-being and health of an island population within an unique setting hitherto only available on the mainland and elsewhere in Canada. Thus, while inclusive of all, yet focusing on the young, the old, and the challenged, the facility will also emphasize, in its design and programming, an enhanced accessibility (including wheelchair access).
The CCITC will stress physical activity amongst a client base clearly in need of public direction, will mobilize a community looking desperately for increased infrastructure capacity, provide a safe environment in an ever dangerous world, increase public awareness of the need for physical activity, and provide proof that its programming has beneficial personal and community outcomes.
The possibility is real that a popular CCITC (one court), given its relatively inexpensive capital outlay, would spawn satellite facilities (one court) in other local communities within the CBRM. The distance required to travel to the first CCITC might raise this demand. Clearly, the executive of the CCITC would encourage such an outcome.
In the past, arrangements for winter tennis - be it by the Cromarty Tennis Club, or private members initiative - whether in warehouses in Sydport or on the North Side, or at CBU, drew substantive numbers of players of all ages. Willing as they were to play in makeshift surroundings, these locations represented a clear need and crying out for a proper facility. In particular, they speak to an aging Cape Breton population seeking physical experience as a significant life choice on an island where such choices are limited, relative to other Canadian places.
Finally, as a non-profit society, we clearly will be "adding to" the existing recreational infrastructure capacity of CBRM. There are numerous non-profit and municipal run outdoor summer tennis facilities in the CBRM, and we would be the first indoor tennis facility (as well as a year-round operation) in the CBRM and indeed on the Island of Cape Breton. In addition, we will be adding a recreational component to the existing infrastructure capacity of another non-profit community-minded society - the Sydney Airport Authority - and making the airport a community resource that provides economic development opportunities for all concerned.
(IV)
Community involvement/advice/support in the planning process has included the following:
(1) Malcolm Gillis, CBRM - Advice/support.
(2) Jamie F. Gillis, CBRM - Advice/support.
(3) Fred Brooks, CBRM - Advice/support.
(4) Frank Bruleigh, CBRM - Advice/support.
(5) Wayne Lattimer, Contractor - Advice.
(6) Larry MacPherson, Sydney Airport Authority - Advice/support.
(7) Aubrey Farrow, Grand Lake Road Vol. Fire Dept. - Advice.
(8) John Astephen, Cape-Breton-Victoria Regional School Board - Advice/support.
(9) Hayes MacNeil, Board of Governors, Cape Breton University - Advice/support.
(10) Bill Buckland, National Senior Representative for Nova Scotia, Tennis Canada - Advice/support.
(11) Eric Krause, Krause House Info-Research Solutions - Involvement/support.
(12) Tom Wilson, Councilor - Advice/support.
A number of reports/permits are available in the area of public health and safety:
(1) Fire Marshall (pending: Not applicable until the building construction process begins - The construction tender(s) will require the adherence to all applicable codes).
(2) Building Inspector (pending: Not applicable until the building construction process begins - The construction tender(s) will require the adherence to all applicable codes).
(3) Copy of the design of the facility - Signed by an Architect - (pending: Not applicable until the building construction process begins - The construction tender(s) will require the provision of signed drawings).
(4) A building permit will be acquired at the Sydney Airport Authority prior to the tendering process (Note: Our building site is within a developed area with nearby water and sewer).
The construction schedule and the project management are as follows:
(1) Six to eight weeks “shovel ready” following our meeting of funding requirements. Project management would be pending a successful tender.
(2) The following companies (another number of local companies have been contacted and we are presently awaiting their estimates) have provided ball-park Class C estimates of cost and expected construction schedules:
(A) Wayne Lattimer, Sydney - Slab work and building assembly.
(B) Richard Chapman, Eascan Building Systems (Eastern Canadian Structures Ltd) - Building and insulation package.
(C) Jack Evans, Olympia Steel Buildings - Building and insulation package.
(D) Matt Auffrey, Playteck, NB (Cushion tennis court construction).
(E) Kevin Cornish, Maine Tennis and Track (Cushion tennis court construction).
(F) Lorne E. Martin, FEC, P.Eng. VP Atlantic Operations CBCL Limited (Engineering/architectural/facility costs).
Funding in place is as follows:
(1) CCITC Contribution:
(A) Fundraising (pending) - A CCITC Bank account has been established.
(B) Cash on hand (pending)- A CCITC Bank account has been established.
(C) Bank loans (pending) - A CCITC Bank account has been established.
(D) Donated materials (pending) - current actual value invoices.
(E) Donated volunteer labour (in-kind - pending ) - both skilled (going hourly CB rate) and unskilled (minimum NS hourly rate).
(F) Donated equipment (pending) - current actual value invoices.
(2) Other Funding is as follows:
(A) Charitable donations (Our major drive is presently underway through the CanadaHelps.org at http://www.canadahelps.org/ - Enter "Cromarty Community Indoor Tennis Centre".
(B) Charitable sponsorship donations (pending)
(C) Provincial funding (pending).
(D) Federal funding (Recreation Infrastructure Canada (RInC). Maximum possible being 1/2 of total project cost and we have contacted ECBC which will administer the programme).
In August 2009 our request for Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) funding to help us along in constructing our public community facility was rejected. ECBC received our application favourably, but upon its review in Halifax, we were informed that we did not meet current criteria in that the Federal Government was only funding existing facilities and not new ones.
(E) Municipal funding (pending each year) - In 2009 we have contacted the CBRM Recreation Department ($20,000 maximum), but no funds were available. We were told to apply each year.
(3) Nova Scotia Health Promotion and Protection Department
(A) In 2009 we have requested funding (maximum being 1/3rd of total project cost), but then strategically withdrew the application, pending first the raising by us of the remaining 2/3rds.
(V)
This will be a self-sustaining Federal Charity operating a business without other indoor tennis facilities as competition, with low maintenance costs (a state-of-the-art new construction - e.g. exceptionally low heating and electrical costs), an assured profitability in its first year, and, significantly, no requirement for any CBRM maintenance support which say, an outdoor ice oval would require.
Although the CCITC has existed since only 2006, the Cromarty Tennis Club (CTC), whose members the CCITC will draw upon for their experience, proven volunteerism and participation, has been an uninterrupted success in Sydney since 1902. Their list of accomplishments, which are legendary, has included a strong, sustainable annual, summer outdoor after-school and junior programme. They also support a growing retiree and friends programme that encourages outdoor tennis play throughout the year (including the winter months when possible) for the older player. Clearly the Cromarty Community Tennis Centre will be a valuable asset to which the membership of CTC and other CBRM tennis clubs will turn, particularly during the winter and inclement days.
The Cape-Breton-Victoria Regional School Board has developed a very successful healthy life styles programme with Ski Ben Eoin that is linked to its physical education curriculum, in which they stress it important that children participate. We have been advised that our facility could receive the same treatment once our structured programme is in place. This is because it will stress the same goals and even more, and also is inclusive of physically challenged children. As at Ben Eoin, there would be a cost recovery charge-back to the participant.
Since the design of the facility meets Tennis Canada standards, and as well has room for perimeter seating, it will encourage exhibition matches involving professionals in support of our charity programmes. For example, the "Raising a Racquet for Kids" is an annual fundraiser where for example current world doubles #1 player, Daniel Nestor & rising Canadian star, 20 year old Peter Polansky have appeared.
Another example is where Tennis Canada is mandated “to lead the growth, promotion and showcasing of the sport of wheelchair tennis in Canada, build a system that helps produce world class players, and foster the pursuit of excellence for all. “ As a consequence, Tennis Canada recognizes the impact a tennis chair has on the enjoyment of challenged players and on the general progression in the sport, and thus has a lending programme to provide quality used tennis chairs to programmes such as ours.
Our facility also includes an interior walking track which will attract another type client during the winter months.
This facility is also new, and comes with a number of long-term warranties. For example, the structure itself comes with 25 and 50-year warranties.
List of some community organizations that will use the facility:
(1) Cromarty Tennis Club.
(2) Sydney River Tennis Club.
(3) Glace Bay Tennis Club.
(4) New Waterford Tennis Club.
(5) North Sydney Tennis Club.
(6) Cape-Breton-Victoria Regional School Board.
(7) Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volksmarch Club.
(8) The Community of Membertou
In other words, long term sustainability will not be a problem.
(VI)
The list of public, not-for-profit, and private partners that in particular support the CCITC project are as follows. Included below are their contributions and the nature of the agreement between each of them and the CCITC:
(1) Sydney Airport Authority: 25-year, renewal lease on favourable terms.
(2) Cromarty Tennis Club: Volunteers for CCITC programmes.
(3) Krause House Info-Research Solutions: Volunteer for current building construction research, report production, and maintenance of the present Web Site ( http://www.cromartytennis.ca/ccitc/ ). [Now Defunct]
(4) We also expect a considerable contribution for the naming rights to the facility.
(VII)
The internal commitment of the CCITC will certainly be strong. Listed below is the amount of its financial and "in-kind" contributions:
(1) Pending upon the approval of the construction of the building - Up to one-third of the total project cost would be a reasonable goal.
(2) Pending upon the approval of the construction of the building - We expect a considerable amount of “in-kind” labour and materials from some of the long-term members of the Cromarty Tennis Club who are also successful business owners.
(VIII)
Revenues during the development stage will support at least one full time manager, and one part-time assistant, with an array of volunteers available to lessen the load and provide expertise training. In its growth stage, programme popularity would certainly generate additional full-time and swing-shift positions. At its final, ideal operating capacity - this being a sophisticated user/educational programme squeezed into a 360-year, 17-hour day (6120 total operational hours) time frame - even more positions would be required. At maturity then, no less than 3.5 full-time positions would be created with perhaps 6 full-time positions (that ideally included a year-round regional trainer having passed the National Certification Programme ) being required to meet all requirements.
APPENDIX TWO
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ESTIMATES
(I)
SOFT CLASS C
CAPITAL ESTIMATE
Note:
The CCITC has estimated the cost at
approximately $615,000. On
the other hand, Lorne E. Martin, FEC, P.Eng. VP Atlantic Operations CBCL
Limited,
has also reviewed the "Project Description" and based on the
required footprint, and his experience,
he forms the opinion that this project
will likely be in the $1.0 million plus range. Based on this, he
anticipates that the requisite engineering/architectural
costs will be in the
order of $70,000.
The design and document preparation component of the A&E services
would then
typically be in the order of 75% or approximately $52,000.
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(1)
Environmental assessment review (on semi-developed property
which does not require a review) |
$ 00,000 | |
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(2)
Consultation costs (Krause House Info-Research Solutions) |
$ 00,000 | |
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(3)
Engineering/architectural costs |
$ 40,000 | |
| (4) Site preparation, concrete frost wall,
and level asphalt course layer for the
main building, plus a concrete frost wall and concrete slab for a small washroom as an appendage |
$ 75,000 | |
| (5) A
"pre-engineered rigid framed" steel building, 80' wide x 140'
long, with c. 26' high side walls and c. 39' to a central ridge,
with a 5:12 roof pitch |
$ 240,000 | |
| (6) Buildings assembly
- Tennis and attached washroom structures |
$ 60,000 | |
| (7) Superior "green"
insulation (Walls R20, ceiling R40) with either indirect
ventilation through ceiling-mounted exhaust fans or natural
infiltration |
$ 70,000 | |
| (8) Propane gas-fired
high-intensity infrared radiant ceramic ["light"] "green"
heating system (Eight (8) Modine MT 90s) maintaining a 55 F
degrees [12.7 degrees C] inside winter temperature |
$ 10,000 | |
| (9)
General electrical
utilities and specific installation of sixteen (16) 12-lamp Indirect
"green" T5 fluorescent blue light technology (For example, Courtlite ) |
$ 17,000 | |
| (10)
A basic "pre-engineered" washroom
amenity (shed appendage
- 20' wide x c. 20'-25' long x c. 12' tall)
with finished walls, plumbing, and connected to nearby water and sewer |
$ 15,000 | |
| (11) An automatic active
fire suppression system |
$ 13,000 | |
| (12) A security and fire
monitoring system |
$ 10,000 | |
| (13) One (1), state of
the art, cushioned, doubles court measuring overall 60' x 120' centred upon a cushioned area measuring 80' x 140' |
$ 35,000 | |
| (14) Miscellaneous
(lawyer fees, insurance, permits, landscaping, tennis and
washroom building
furnishings/fittings/equipment) |
$ 30,000 | |
| Total: | $ 615,000 |
(By Eric Krause, Krause House Info-Research Solutions)
