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8 FACILITIES GUIDE | JUNE 2020 FEASIBILITY Consider employing a consultant. By virtue of their experience, consultants may be able to articulate your needs better to the constructor and help avoid mistakes. Consultants can provide assistance in determining the scope of work necessary to complete your facility, its planning, providing a realistic budget, evaluating constructors' and suppliers' tenders, supervising construction and solving problems. Set the budget: How much do you want (or can you afford) to spend? You may want to prioritise some aspect(s) of the project, such as the number of courts or the amenities to be provided. Knowing what you want and being informed of the options will help to accurately identify and manage the cost. Choose a site: There are several issues in identifying an appropriate site for a tennis facility, including: • Is the site large enough? • Is the ground level and does it provide a stable foundation and good drainage? • Is the site sheltered from noise and free from shadows (for outdoor courts)? • Is the location accessible to all potential users? • Is it sufficiently cost-effective to build a facility in this location? • Are there any planning regulations that need to be considered? DESIGN • How will the courts be arranged? Where will amenities, such as a club house, be located? • Will the courts be indoors or outdoors (or a combination of the two)? The decision between indoors and outdoors will affect the availability of the courts, their orientation, the choice of surfaces and the cost. • Which surface(s) should you consider? • What accessories do you need, e.g. nets, maintenance equipment, seating, etc? • Do you need lighting?

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