County staff and Walliston Recreation Facility managers provided an update on capital improvements and operations at the facility during the Nov. 5 Norfolk County meeting.

Patrick Higgins, the county surveyor, told commissioners that Courses 1 and 2 have been rebuilt and that workers installed new ADA‑compliant access gates, resurfaced the practice court and practice wall, and added four new ADA access points and sidewalks connecting to Evan Street. He said the project was at or near substantial completion and that only a short punch list remained (for example, a handrail and minor finishing work).

The facility’s management said $50,000 has been allocated for an irrigation study and $74,000 held for project work, including tree removal and brush cleanup related to emerald ash borer damage. Officials said the courts will be winterized and not in use until spring once posts and nets are installed.

On operations, the course manager reported increases in rounds played and revenue compared with 2024: rounds played were reported as in the high 37,000s and outing revenue cited at roughly $116,000; commissioners informally characterized the fiscal improvement as approximately $200,000 ahead of the prior year in lay terms during discussion. Staff said possible green‑fee rate changes will be discussed over the winter with a view toward proposals in late winter or spring ahead of budget decisions.

Commissioners asked about timing, seasonal closures and how the improvements would support schools and local leagues; managers said they are working with local high‑school and college teams and will explore ways to accommodate more youth use. The board did not take separate votes on the capital allocations during the presentation; procurement and budget items were discussed and will follow normal appropriation processes.