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Mayor Tomas Regalado and Commission Chairman Wifredo (Willy) Gort Hold a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Melreese Golf Training Center



(Miami, FL    September 16, 2011)—City of Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado and Commission Chairman Wifredo (Willy) Gort will be joined by neighbors and city administrators for the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Melreese Golf Training Center, on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 4:00pm, at the Melreese Country Club, 1802 NW 37th Avenue.

 

A Capital Improvements project, the work consists of constructing the new Melreese Golf Training Center that will be located adjacent to the existing practice range and a new clubhouse.  The 5,000 sq. ft. facility will accommodate The First Tee Youth Outreach Program, and is targeting a LEED Silver Certification upon completion of the project.  The facility will feature a large assembly/classroom area, three covered instruction bays facing the practice range that incorporate computer aided swing analysis and a golf simulator system, two offices, storage area, restrooms, a kitchenette, a vending area and support spaces.  It will also have a prefabricated canopy over the existing practice range and connecting walkways to the new clubhouse and parking lot.

 

“The First Tee of Miami which impacts the lives of over 4,000 kids in our City annually, will now have a permanent home to continue the work of providing educational programs that build character, instill life enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf,” expressed Commissioner Willy Gort.

 

The estimated cost of construction is $1,646,000 with funding provided by Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority and Sunshine State Financing Commission 2. 

 

Mayor Regalado concluded, “Because of this training center, kids will have fun and develop lasting memories, while Miami cultivates the next generation of golfers.”

 

 

WHAT:                 Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Melreese Golf Training Center

 

WHEN:                 Wednesday, September 21, 2011 @ 4:00pm

 

WHERE:               Melreese Country Club, 1802 NW 37th Avenue

 

 

 

 

Angel Zayon
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azayon@miamigov.com