January 2002

January 3, 2002

Palm Desert Community Center for Del Webb under construction by douglas e. barnhart, inc.
Douglas E. Barnhart, Inc., began construction last month for the Del Webb Community Center in Palm Desert.

The $4 million recreation center measures 16,000 square feet in two buildings. Amenities include indoor running track, exercise room, multi-use rooms, locker rooms, and a swimming pool.

The center was designed by BMG, Inc., of Tucson, Arizona. Construction of the facility began in November and is scheduled for a Fall 2002 completion.

Team members include: Bill Inglis, Vice President of Construction for Del Webb Communities, Inc.; Russell Jones, Project Manager for Del Webb; Larry Meeks, Vice President, BMG, Inc.; Layne Arthur, Vice President, Palm Springs Operations, Douglas E. Barnhart, Inc.; Joanna Heinrich, Project Manager, Barnhart; and Glen Farlow, Superintendent, Barnhart.

Douglas E. Barnhart, Inc. has extensive experience constructing athletic and recreational facilities, including the Desert Willow Golf Clubhouse of Palm Desert, the Black Gold Clubhouse of Yorba Linda, City of Coronado Golf Clubhouse, Coronado Cays Yacht Club, San Diego Chargers Training Facility, and Tony Gwynn Stadium at San Diego State University.

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