The fungi is coming! Save the date for the Fungi Fest at the Sunriver Nature Center Page 12
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Sunriver Police Chief Lopez talks about department goals, challenges and more Page 24
S U N R I V E R
S C E N E A NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSOCIATION
VOLUME XLVII • NUMBER 9
SEPTEMBER 2024
SROA Board of Directors election results
Woodlands course leaking golf lake to undergo repairs
SUSAN BERGER PHOTO
Effluent 'Lake 9' on the Woodlands golf course will be worked on this fall/winter.
Sunriver Library reopens; celebration planned in September After six years of planning and nearly 10 months of construction, the Sunriver Library is turning the page on a new era. The newly remodeled library officially reopened on Aug. 20, with a grand opening celebration slated for Saturday, Sept. 14, from noon to 2 p.m. “We are so excited to welcome customers back into the library,” said Sunriver Library Operations Supervisor Heidi Powers. “So much is new – from the children’s space to the community room – but things like the high-beamed ceiling and fireplace area will be familiar. It’s the perfect blend of beloved elements and new enhancements that really bring us into the 21st century.” Updates to the Sunriver Library include an all-new children’s discovery space designed to engage young learners and spark their imagination. A new study room provides a place for the public to meet, something that was repeatedly requested during the planning phase. The all-new community room, now located on southwest corner of the building, features state-of-the art technology as well as a retractable glass wall to allow for flexibility of use, including after-hours access. An electric fireplace T L,
The inside of Sunriver Library following a 10-month remodel.
Tunnel replacement, road work to take place in the coming weeks SROA NEWS – The replacement of another tunnel will soon begin on Abbot Drive just south of Circle 2 and adjacent to the Wildflower Condos Construction is expected to start in mid-September with the tunnel completed in November, weather permitting. This will be fourth replacement of Sunriver’s 13 aging tunnels. During construction there will be no through traffic on Abbot Drive between Circle 2 and Circle 1. Detours will be in
place and route traffic via Theater Drive off Circle 2. Island Road will remain open during construction with local access off Circle 2 to the following: • North end Wildflower Condos off Brassie & Mashie lanes • Meadow House Condos 1-65 • Salishan • Oakmont T T,
What’s worse than a sand trap and a water trap? Maybe the mud trap formerly known as “Lake 9” on the Woodlands golf course. In recent seasons, this water feature has struggled to maintain adequate water levels, due in large part to a series of leaks that cause the pond to lose up to 1 million gallons of water weekly. In September, Sunriver Utilities will begin work to fully drain and excavate the pond in order to install a new liner. The goal of the project is to restore Lake 9 back to its traditional conditions while providing a long-term and sustainable solution that limits leakage and conserves water for other uses. The project is expected to be complete by the end of November. During the construction period, the bike path will be closed from the entrance off of Winners Circle to the south at the path intersection located between Lake 9 and the tennis courts in order to give crews access to the site. Construction will be limited to days and work hours as defined by the Sunriver Owners Association. The pond relies on treated water, or effluent, from the Sunriver Wastewater Treatment Plant. This non-potable water also is used for irrigation of the courses and for watering hay fields at the treatment plant’s compost site. Limited supplies and competing uses, coupled with the pond’s leakage, meant that constantly refilling it was not a sustainable solution. “We know Lake 9 is an important amenity to owners and guests, and we appreciate your patience as we implement a permanent fix to the drainage problem,” said Spencer Mitchell, Sunriver Utilities general manager. Sunriver Utilities provides water and wastewater services to the communities of Sunriver, Caldera Springs, Crosswater and Vandevert Ranch. For information and updates on this project, visit www. sunriverutilties.com. SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLVII • NUMBER 9 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707
Here are the results of the 2024 candidate election for three seats on the SROA Board of Directors. The new directors will serve a three-year term starting in September. The candidates receiving the most votes are: • Brad Banta • Roni Jacknow • Randy Schneider
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