The SROA Board recently decided to pursue conceptual designs and cost analysis for a new aquatics facility and site development at the 22-acre amphitheater site in Sunriver. Additionally, staff has been instructed to provide the board with anticipated operating cost projections for all amenity features. Operation of the north and south pools will continue throughout the development process. Addressing the community desire for multiple facility locations, the board has also decided to continue operating the North Pool beyond the amphitheater development phase for the remainder of its useful lifespan. "Considering the complexities of the issue (Sunriver's aquatics future) and the fact that any decision would have a significant impact on the overall future of the Sunriver community for years to come; the board poured over all of the data, owner input and professional recommendations available... these components were critical in our decision to move forward as we did," said Tom Ped, board president.Features to be considered on this site include an aquatics facility with all support structures and locker rooms, a multi-use facility coordinated to link year round activities on the site, the amphitheater bowl itself and a wintertime sledding area.
Owner forums, both inside and outside of Sunriver, are being scheduled to afford the design team direct owner input regarding the proposed features. Forum dates, times and locations will be announced as soon as details are confirmed. Following board approval, the proposed project will be voted on by the SROA membership in the 2010 annual election next summer. To learn more on the board's decision, and to see a summary of the survey results, be sure to pick up the December Sunriver Scene or visit the association Web site at www.sunriverowners.org. The complete survey results will be posted on the Web site after the Thanksgiving holiday. A big thank you to all who participated in the owner forums and the recent survey, as this information was clearly instrumental in the board's decision-making process.
