What was the project timeline?
The Wilson Park Project began summer of 2024 and the SSI NWA team was able to complete in April of 2025 right before summer. Perfect timing for everyone to enjoy the tennis and pickleball courts!
What was unique about this project experice?
Something that was unique about Wilson Park, was that we were able to use a post tension slab in the process. A post tension slab is a concrete slab with steel cables running through it that have been placed under 33,000 +/- pounds of tension. This tension makes the concrete slab and foundation much stronger than concrete without reinforcement and helps reduce cracking which is crucial in the process of building tennis courts.
Another unique feature is that we were also able to install energy effecient LED light pols that surround both courts.
What was special about this project?
Superintendent Ben Hadley - "It was special to me, because I love being able to enjoy the outdoors and I enjoy all different kinds of sports. It was a perfect combination for me because Wilson park while being in the middle of town doesn’t feel like you’re in the middle of town when you’re down in the park. It was a great opportunity for SSI NWA to be able to step our foot into the Sport Court side of construction."
