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County awards $5.69 million contract to renovate Bluemont Park tennis courts; public commenters applaud but raise monarch way‑side and pickleball concerns
Summary
The County Board approved a $5,687,971 contract award to NASTOS Construction for Bluemont Park tennis court renovations plus contingency. Public testimony praised the upgrade but raised concerns that a designated Monarch Wayside would be affected and urged planning for pickleball facilities.
The Arlington County Board on Oct. 21 approved a construction contract with NASTOS Construction for renovation of the Bluemont Park tennis complex, authorizing a $5,687,971 award and a contingency allocation of $796,315.94 (total contract authorization $6,484,286.94). The vote was unanimous.
Staff said the project replaces nine existing courts, upgrades lighting to LED, improves the parking lot with permeable pavers and adds an auxiliary building with restrooms and a ranger station. The design work included an effort to move infrastructure out of the…
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