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Sandy Springs awards $209K contract for Hammond Park work

Lighted tennis courts are among the amenities at Hammond Park in Sandy Springs, where the city has awarded a contract for Phase II renovations to the Recreation Center building. CITY OF SANDY SPRINGS
Lighted tennis courts are among the amenities at Hammond Park in Sandy Springs, where the city has awarded a contract for Phase II renovations to the Recreation Center building. CITY OF SANDY SPRINGS
By David Ibata
Sept 26, 2019

The Sandy Springs City Council has awarded a $209,300 contract for Phase II renovations to the Hammond Park Recreation Center.

K-Team Engineering & Construction submitted the lowest of six bids for the project, according to a staff report to the council.

Plans calls for renovations to the boys and girls restrooms; improved changing areas and provision of storage in the girls’ room; replacing floors and plumbing fixtures; improving lighting, electrical, air and exhaust ductwork; and adding space for concessions machines.

Hammond Park, at 705 Hammond Drive, is a 13.7-acre property that's home to the Hammond Park Gymnastics Center and also a community building, lighted tennis courts, outdoor basketball courts and two picnic pavilions, according to a city website: https://bit.ly/2me6jES

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