As the new fiscal year gets into full swing and the weather improves numerous facility improvements will take place. One of the most noticeable actions will be the replacement of several large pipes that go under the roads. The 36" pipes under the intersection of Bouy Drive and Farragut Drive as well as the two 36" pipes at Aquia Drive and Columbus Drive along with several smaller ones should be in work as you read this. These are all original pipes that are failing and in danger of collapsing. In between road pipes the crew will continue road patching. As soon as this is done the road crew will start cutting the grass along the road shoulders. We usually make two cuts a season but this year's rains are going to put a real strain on us. The Building Maintenance staff is installing a new sound system at the stables for the first of several horse shows and more exterior lighting. Additionally, Dominion Virginia Power is to install new lighting at the paddocks adjacent to Lions Park.

Several association upgrades are planned for the new marina bathrooms to finish off the work done last winter by the contractor. Dividers beside the toilets, shower screening and improvements of this nature are in the works. The storage building for tables and chairs at the Harbour Inn Community Center is nearing completion. Bids are now being solicited for new tables and chairs for the country club. Some good news- the new pool contractor is confident that with minimal expenditure we can probably get 5 to 10 more years out of the Harbour Inn Pool.

The Reserve Study update is underway. This is the independent study to review all our assets and determine their remaining useful life and eventual replacement cost. The study will compliment the current long range planning the board of directors is undertaking. Expect to hear much more about this in the very near future as significant decisions lie ahead on upgrading/replacing major facilities. Items on the table include but are not limited to:

 

• Upgrade/replacement of the Marina fuel tanks and docks. The fuel tanks must come out of the ground within the next 2 years by law and the docks urgently require significant repair or replacement.
• The Business Office and Police Station that were built as temporary facilities in the 60's are failing due to time, moisture intrusion, rot and termites. Both need replacing and a consolidated facility appears to be the way to go.
• Several essential pieces of heavy equipment are in dire need of replacing if the Roads and Grounds Crew are to continue to do the expected work. The most urgent needs are for a new roller and chipper.
• The Harbour Inn Pool needs to be considered as well as upgrades at the stables and golf course.