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RIVERWINDS TENNIS CENTER, THOROFARE, NEW JERSEY
THE CHALLENGE
The owner’s criteria included five championship-level indoor tennis courts designed for USTA sectional and regional events, lesions, leagues, and private court time. The indoor courts and viewing areas were of utmost importance to the owner, while the facility’s exterior needed to comply with local architectural controls and codes. The site was composed of spoils from a nearby river that had been dredged 40 years prior. Mandatory setbacks to adjacent wetlands severely limited the construction area. The project had to be completed under an aggressive schedule and within a lump sum contract budget.
THE SOLUTION
A floating slab foundation was designed for the building to accommodate the challenging wetland site. By using a floating slab, footings were not required, which resulted in significant cost savings to the owner. The completed project included a control desk, manager’s office, lobby, pro shop, childcare center, locker rooms, fitness area, staff room, and mechanical room on the ground level and a 2,500-square-foot mezzanine for viewing.
THE RESULT
The project was completed within budget and ahead of schedule. The only change orders were those initiated by the owner. The facility is fully compliant with all ADA requirements and life safety codes, and meets performance requirements for a top-tier indoor tennis facility. The $2.5 million facility won the “Outstanding Tennis Facility Award” from the USTC&TBA in 2002.
Project Data
- $2.5 million
- Five-court, 41,000 square-foot award winning facility
- Butler pre-engineered steel structure with standing seam roof
- Energy Miser insulated ceiling system was installed to meet thermal and energy efficiency requirements, and the highly reflective ceiling surface enhanced lighting output
- TurboCaindle lighting was installed throughout the court area, ensuring maximum foot candles over playing surfaces
- Playing areas feature DecoTurf II court
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