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Commission approves Pickle Block sound curtains for Manhattan Park pickleball courts at cost not to exceed $24,600
Summary
The City Commission authorized purchase and installation of Pickle Block sound curtains on two fence lines at Manhattan Park pickleball courts to mitigate noise concerns; staff said the product is recyclable, has an approximate 15‑year lifespan and could be expanded later if needed.
The East Grand Rapids City Commission authorized the purchase and installation of Pickle Block sound curtains for the new dedicated pickleball courts at Manhattan Park for a cost not to exceed $24,600.
Parks Director Derek Melville (presenting) told commissioners the city retained Soundscape Engineering to evaluate sound impacts at the conceptual layout; the consultant recommended sound mitigation on the north and west fence lines to reduce noise directed toward nearby residences. Melville said staff reviewed multiple products and…
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