HomeMy WebLinkAboutPN_Talbot_Narrative_10022024Talbot Hill Reservoir Park Improvements: Project Narrative
The proposed renovation project for the park encompasses a comprehensive overhaul designed
to enhance both functionality and accessibility. Key elements of the project include:
1. Sports Court Improvements: The project will involve renovating the entire sports court
area (six existing courts plus shoulder and practice wall areas) located atop the drinking
water reservoir roof, a task that adds a layer of complexity due to the unique structural
considerations of the reservoir. The renovation includes:
o Removing all sport court surfacing and striping from the top surface of the water
reservoir lid and cleaning all drainage joints, while protecting lid concrete from
damage.
o Repairing cracks, applying filler courses to improve drainage slopes, providing
shallow diamond grinding to the shoulders to improvement drainage, and
applying acrylic paint surfacing on existing courts (3 tennis and 3 pickleball),
walking, and practice wall areas.
o Adding dual pickleball stripes to the three tennis courts, effectively creating six
additional pickleball courts.
o Refurbishing the fencing surrounding the courts through sleeving posts and
providing new fabric and frame components.
o Rebuilding the plywood section of the practice wall.
o Installing new nets (utilizing recoated net posts), as well as moveable nets for the
6 additional pickleball areas, and benches.
o Installing two new divider nets between the existing pickleball courts
2. Access and Site Amenity Improvements:
o Creation of an ADA-accessible pathway that will connect all new and existing
elements, ensuring comprehensive accessibility.
o Installation of a new aluminum pedestrian bridge to improve connectivity and
ADA-compliance between the on-grade pathway and court structure.
o Addition of a new ADA-compliant parking stall.
o Repair and resealing of the parking lot, including fixing curbs and addressing
cracks.
o Installation of a small shade structure and salvaged picnic tables
o Installation of a new bike rack and waste receptacle
o Installation of a new drinking fountain near the restroom, strategically
positioned due to utility constraints.
o Placement of landscape boulders
Project Timeline:
• The project is scheduled to be put out to bid around the end of October with the goal of
notice to proceed for the selected contractor in December/January.
• Given the weather-dependent nature of the work, we anticipate completing
construction by late spring to early summer, contingent upon favorable spring weather
conditions.