LEESBURG, Ga. (WALB) — A new pickleball/recreation facility is coming to Lee County.

The $5.2 million project was approved at a Lee County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Nov. 10. The multipurpose facility will feature space for community events and outdoor recreation.

LRA Constructors was awarded the contract for the project with a bid of $5,231,083.20. Six total companies submitted bids for the project. The new facility will be located at 231 SR 3 in Leesburg. Funding for the project is provided by a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) and impact fees.

The facility will feature 12 covered pickleball courts that can be used year-round for tournaments, programs, and recreation. The entire facility will occupy 52,164 square feet; 12,000 of that will be the event space.

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