Closure of Moyer Rec Center

[HIgolfers]

Can anyone confirm that the continued closure of Moyer Rec Center, Moyer family pool and all outdoor courts is due to a large sinkhole on the ninth hole of Escambia Executive Golf Course (which is right behind Moyer Rec Center). I call TV Rec Dept but the woman would not give me any information other than "everything is being inspected to ensure it is safe."

[dewilson58]

Saw this posted else where.............


Recreation Administration
984 Old Mill Run
The Villages, FL* 32162

Phone: 352-674-1800

[justjim]

Can anyone confirm that the continued closure of Moyer Rec Center, Moyer family pool and all outdoor courts is due to a large sinkhole on the ninth hole of Escambia Executive Golf Course (which is right behind Moyer Rec Center). I call TV Rec Dept but the woman would not give me any information other than "everything is being inspected to ensure it is safe."

It appears from your post and the information told to you that Moyer Recreation center is closed for a safety inspection.

[graciegirl]

It appears from your post and the information told to you that Moyer Recreation center is closed for a safety inspection.

Sounds reasonable to me. Never knew the Recreation Department to be mean spirited. ;)

[parrotgirl12]

On the Pine Ridge Social Club Facebook page today, someone posted that a sinkhole drained the lake between the 9th hole on Escambia and the Rec Center, and that it was very close to the back of the Rec Center and the pool...

[Aloha1]

Confirmed. Now if I can figure out how to post an iPhone pic.... It's a pretty impressive sinkhole. Other than yellow tape blocking the cart path and sidewalks, doesn't appear to be any activity to fix it.

[Kazmi]

Don't know how to post pics either from my Iphone. Its quite large. It happened last Friday.

[HIgolfers]

Thanks for the update.

[Aloha1]

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Here's a pic. Notice the back retaining wall for the pond has collapsed.

[Aloha1]

Can anyone confirm that the continued closure of Moyer Rec Center, Moyer family pool and all outdoor courts is due to a large sinkhole on the ninth hole of Escambia Executive Golf Course (which is right behind Moyer Rec Center). I call TV Rec Dept but the woman would not give me any information other than "everything is being inspected to ensure it is safe."

Just curious. Does your user name signify that you came from Hawaii? (HI)

[graciegirl]

Thanks for the update.

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News and Information
Severe Weather Recovery - UPDATED 9/18/2017
As the District continues to assess damages caused by Hurricane Irma, we are happy to announce that almost all facilities are now open.* As the safety of residents of The Villages community and District staff remain our top priority, please understand that storm recovery and clean-up will remain an ongoing process.*
•*Irrigation will continue to run along common areas and roadways to lower the water levels in water retention areas.* You may also see water being emptied through fire hydrants as we attempt to lower water levels.*
•*Please continue to avoid all unnecessary potable water use in your home as it must be treated at the sewer treatment plants.* This includes flushing toilets, running washing machines, etc.* This effluent waste water must be treated at the sewer plants and it is important that we reserve capacity and energy to provide a faster recovery.* This conservation also assists us with the storage limitation issue now associated with this treated reclaimed water.*

Recreation Information
•*The following recreation centers are still closed:* Moyer and Hilltop.
•*All swimming pools have re-opened.
•*The following areas will remain closed until further notice:
o*Paradise Dog Park
o*Paradise Archery Range
o*Paradise Park
o*Veterans’ Memorial Park
o*Schwartz & Boone Parks
o*Lake Mira Mar
o*Mark Twain Library
o*Rio Grande Air Gun Range
o*Live Oaks Park
o*Sharon Rose Wiechens Preserve
o*Fenney Nature Trail
o*Moyer Recreation Center – includes the swimming pool & all outdoor facilities

Community Watch & Gate Information
•*Community Watch placed the gate arms back on the staffed gates on Wednesday, September 13th.* Due to the amount of large trucks and equipment traveling the community to remove debris, gate arms will NOT be added back to un-staffed gates.* If you approach a gate where the gate arm has been removed, please use extreme caution and make sure to stop before proceeding.

Golf Information
•*All golf courses will remain closed until further notice.* The courses will be evaluated daily and we will provide additional information as it is available.*
•*For your safety, please do not walk on any of the golf courses as there is still a lot of debris and dangerous areas.* Your safety comes first!
•*Men’s & Ladies Days are cancelled for Tuesday, September 19th and Wednesday, September 20th.

Tunnel Information – the following tunnels are still closed.* For your safety, please do NOT attempt to enter these tunnels and adhere to all directional signage.
•*Tunnel B7 – located under Buena Vista Boulevard at the Saddlebrook Recreation Center (this tunnel was closed for repairs prior to Hurricane Irma)
•*Tunnel B23 – located under Buena Vista Boulevard just north of Evans Prairie Country Club
•*Bridge located across US Hwy 441 – the bridge located over US Hwy 441 from Spanish Springs to Orange Blossom Gardens and Silver Lake
We will continue to post updates and information as they become available.* Facilities will only be re-opened after it has been determined that the area and facilities are safe to do so.* We greatly appreciate your understanding and patience.* Please continue to check Village Community Development Districts (http://www.DistrictGov.org) for additional updates and information.*
Information Provided by Lady Lake Police Department
Post storm, temporary, escorted golf cart access to cross 27/441 at Boone Gate was provided to residents whose only mode of transportation was a golf cart.* The sole purpose was to safely, and legally, enable those residents to obtain essential supplies as an emergency relief when no other option was available.** The temporary escorted access is no longer being provided.* Florida State Statutes prohibit golf carts from crossing 27/441.* Crossing a highway is illegal and unsafe.** Please remember that if an emergency exists you can call 911 for assistance.*
Debris Removal
As the District continues to assess the community for storm related damages, debris removal is scheduled to begin throughout The Villages along both the roadways and from residential property.*
All storm related yard debris should be placed curbside on residential property, but not in roadways.* Please do NOT place debris in plastic bags.* It may be un-bagged or in paper biodegradable bags.*
To allow residents adequate time to assess needs and prepare debris on their personal property, debris removal is scheduled to begin on Friday, September 15, 2017.* The debris hauler, CrowderGulf, will pick up debris in marked vehicles beginning at 7:00 a.m. and will work until approximately 7:30 p.m. When stacking debris, please use caution to avoid any electrical boxes or water meters.*
In a community the size of The Villages, please understand that this process will take time.* Once CrowderGulf has serviced your area, you will resume yard waste collection on your normally scheduled day.* Normal yard waste collection service will not resume in your area until it has been serviced by the debris hauler, CrowderGulf.**
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the District Customer Service Center at (352) 753-4508.
*

[stewswain]

Any new updates of Moyer Rec Center?

[FromAus]

Recreation Information

· The following areas will remain closed until further notice:
o Brinson-Perry Large Dog Park
o Paradise Archery Range
o Veterans’ Memorial Park
o Schwartz & Boone Parks
o Lake Mira Mar
o Live Oaks Park
o Sharon Rose Wiechens Preserve
o Fenney Nature Trail
o Lake Sumter Boat Tours
· Moyer Recreation Center will be open on Saturday, September 23rd!
· Paradise Park is now open! Please continue to remain out of the areas that are roped off.