New golf sheds could lead to tennis court

White Pine Countys plans to install new golf cart sheds at the White Pine County Golf Course could yield a new tennis court in the process. The White Pine Golf Advisory Board voted to support new plans presented by White Pine County Commissioner Richard Howe to house three sheds, which will house 66 golf carts, on the location of the current tennis courts.

Last meeting we had a blue print that showed the sheds between the pump house and the tennis courts, Howe said. After input from different people from the community, the tennis courts caught the eye of several people and, if possible we think the golf cart sheds should be positioned where the tennis courts are.

The new location will also save money on the project costs because the County would not need to lay a new foundation for the sheds.

We wouldnt need the cement because we already have a foundation with the tennis courts, Howe said. I think everyone is in agreement that this is a good spot.

The move also opens up the opportunity for a single new tennis court. The current tennis courts have suffered cracks because of weather and local tennis players said the court is not usable, Howe said.

White Pine Community and Economic Development Director Jim Garza said that the County could still use Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act funds (SNPLMA) that were designated to make improvements to the current tennis courts if the County constructs a new court. But, the funds can only be used for its original planned use identified in the SNPLMA grant, meaning the County would have to come up with the funds to complete work on the new tennis court.

It does not allow us to do anything above and beyond that, Garza said. I think its a great idea but there are several things that would need to take place. The engineer would need to engineer the pad, most likely a post tension pad so the concrete wouldnt crack like it has. We would need to remove the existing fence and reinstall it around the new court. The centerline net would need to be removed and reinstalled and move the light poles and run the utilities through those poles. Those are the things that need to get done to make it happen successfully.

White Pine County Maintenance Supervisor Bill Calderwood said the savings from the golf cart shed project could be used toward the new tennis court. And the new tennis court would be easier for the County to maintain itself going forward, instead of having to bring in outside assistance.

The Commission voted to approve moving the sheds to the new location on the tennis courts. Not only will that help save money on the golf cart shed project, Howe said this will help bring a new, playable tennis court to tennis players in the county.

Were not taking over the tennis courts for the golf course without providing the tennis players a new tennis court, Howe said. It kind of fell into place like a perfect storm.

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