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Memphis Parks to bid Bellevue Tennis Center renovation; $1.3 million in CIP identified, work expected to take 5–6 months
Summary
Memphis Parks said construction documents for Bellevue Tennis Center are nearly complete and that a $1.3 million CIP allocation will fund priority repairs; work could start this summer and take about 5–6 months, with lighting and courts prioritized at neighbors' request.
Memphis Parks on March 25 told the council that construction documents for the Bellevue Tennis Center renovations are wrapping up and that the department expects to put the project out to bid in the coming weeks.
Marsha Allen, interim director for Memphis Parks, said the department is finalizing construction documents and anticipates a general contractor selection roughly three to four weeks after bid issuance; actual on‑site work would take about five to six months to complete. The department described an initial budget of $1,300,000 that was set aside previously; Allen said an initial walk‑through identified more than $1.3 million in possible improvements, so the department is prioritizing work for the available funds.
What the plan covers: For the clubhouse the department identified a new roof, replacement of roll‑up security doors, interior finish work, a new reception desk, updated plumbing/fixtures and new furniture. On the outdoor side, Parks plans new site furnishings, parking‑lot repairs, a dumpster enclosure and upgraded lighting for the outdoor courts. The indoor courts will receive improved lighting, high‑velocity fans and ductwork. Operations staff recently replaced outdoor wind screens and limbed trees to improve sight lines.
Community priorities and timeline: Councilmember Adam Swearidge Washington and area parents asked for visible, early progress on court areas (lighting and power washing) so players see neighborhood investment. Allen said Parks can phase the work so the courts and lighting are addressed earlier and heavier items (like parking‑lot replacement) follow. She suggested Parks and the applicant set a meeting with parents so department staff can explain phasing and timelines.
Ending: Parks said it will post the project to bid after final construction documents are complete, expects contractor selection in about a month and aims to be under way by June, with phased work starting at courts and lighting so the neighborhood sees tangible progress first.
