Pickleball Courts construction in Jefferson: In Jefferson, a long-awaited development in the local sports community has officially kicked off. Parks and Recreation Department Director, Denny Hammen announced that the groundbreaking ceremony for the new pickleball courts took place Thursday morning, signaling the start of construction.
Construction Details
According to Hammen, Caliber Concrete has been contracted for the project and will first handle dirt work and install a drainage system. Following these initial steps, crews will lay rock and then pour post-tension concrete. “From what I understand, then they start pulling that concrete tighter and tighter together in order to make it that much more dense than what normal concrete is. Hopefully improving the life of it for several years,” Hammen explained. He noted that after pouring, the concrete will require a 30-day curing period.
Reflecting on the Project’s Progress
Hammen reflected on the project’s rapid progression. “I’ve been amazed at how quickly the process came along. This was brought up about a year ago because yeah at that time I was kind of thinking about when I wanted to retire, and I thought, ‘I don’t know if I’ll see the end of this project because this might take a couple of years to get this through.’ Boy was I wrong on that because there was a group of people that came together and they really worked hard in order to get the word out about this project and the funding that we needed for it.”
Funding and Timeline
The $217,301 project is being funded through a combination of private donations, city contributions, and a grant from the Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation. Hammen expects the courts to be completed around the Thanksgiving holiday.
News in Brief: Pickleball Courts construction in Jefferson
Jefferson’s new pickleball court project has officially commenced with a groundbreaking ceremony led by Parks and Recreation Director Denny Hammen. The construction, managed by Caliber Concrete, involves a detailed process including dirt work, drainage installation, and post-tension concrete pouring, with a 30-day curing period. Hammen expressed surprise at the swift progress and highlighted the collaborative effort in securing funding. The $217,301 project, supported by private donations and a grant, is expected to be completed by Thanksgiving.
