Enhancing Alpha Park: Proposed Developments for a New Recreation Center
Explore Tackle Engineering's comprehensive plan to transform Alpha Park in NJ. The proposal includes creating a regional detention basin, designing a modern recreation center, potential renovation or removal of the pool, expanding parking, additional athletic fields, revenue-generating options, and aesthetic improvements. The project aims to provide top-notch facilities for the community and increase recreational opportunities. Tackle Engineering presents detailed site plans, cost estimates, and funding options to make this vision a reality.
Enhancing Alpha Park: Proposed Developments for a New Recreation Center
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Tackle Engineering We Tackle the Tough Jobs Proposed Developments for New Park and Recreation Center in Alpha, NJ Presented to the Alpha Borough Council Thursday, February 28, 2002
Site Location • Alpha Borough • Vulcanite Avenue and Springtown Road • Size – 39.07 Acres Tackle Engineering
Scope of Work • Design a Regional Detention Basin • Design Recreation Center • Consider Renovation or Removal of Pool • Increase Parking Capacity • Consider Additional Athletic Fields and Courts • Consider Revenue-Generating Options • Consider Options to Improve Aesthetics of Park • Investigate Funding Options Tackle Engineering
Site Plan Tackle Engineering
Close-up of Recreation Center Tackle Engineering
Close-Up of Athletic Fields Tackle Engineering
Recreation Center Floor Plan • Highlights • basketball gymnasium/All-purpose room • Kitchen facilities • New wrestling room • studio room • Small Classroom • Additional Storage Tackle Engineering
Cost Estimate • Recreation Center~$1,000,000.00 • Bike Path ~$40,000.00 • Grading ~$210,000.00 • Basin, Amphitheatre, Paving, etc. ~$250,000.00 Total Cost ~ $1,500,000.00 Tackle Engineering
Possible Outside Funding Sources • Small Cities -Up to $400,000 available • Federal Domestic Assistance -Up to $300,000 from Urban Park and Recovery Program -$68,000 average award from Outdoor Recreation Development Program • Green Acres -Up to $500,000 available Tackle Engineering
Possible Local Funding Sources • Community Fundraising • Fees to use the recreational center • Charge admission to events at the Amphitheatre Tackle Engineering
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