The Lamar Lussi Athletic Complex, also called "the Lussi," is a multi-sport high school athletic complex in Lilburn, Georgia. It is the future home of the Providence Christian Academy Storm Football, Soccer, Softball, Track & Field, and Tennis teams. It is named for Providence Director of Encouragement Lamar Lussi, who has faithfully served the school for more than 25 years.
"the Lussi" | |
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| Address | 4525 Wynne Russell Dr NW, Lilburn, GA 30047 |
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| Location | Lilburn, Georgia |
| Coordinates | 33°54′10″N 84°08′05″W / 33.9029°N 84.1347°W |
| Owner | Providence Christian Academy (Lilburn, Georgia) |
| Type | Multi-Sport Athletic Complex |
| Acreage | 11 Acres |
| Surface | Fieldturf |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | May 15, 2015 |
| Built | 2015-2016 |
| Opened | 2016 (estimated) |
| Construction cost | $4.5 Million |
| Tenants | |
| Providence Christian Academy Storm | |
| Website | |
| http://www.buildthelussi.com/ | |
Project timeline
edit- The complex was announced on November 30, 2012, at halftime, during the Storm Varsity Boys game against Our Lady of Mercy. It was also announced that the complex would be named for Lamar Lussi.[1]
- Ground was broken on May 18, 2015 and work began on drainage, retention, and leveling.[2]
- In August, September, and October, retention walls were built and concrete was poured for the track and field.
- In November and December, the Fieldturf multi-purpose field was installed along with the pouring of asphalt for the tennis courts and the construction of the dugouts and net posts for the softball field.
Project components
editThe Complex includes:
- A state of the art Fieldturf multi-purpose field for use by Soccer and Football
- An eight-lane track surrounding the field with pits for field events
- A full-size Softball field with dugouts and nets
- 6 Tennis Courts
- Additional parking for athletic events
References
edit- ^ "Director of Encouragement Lamar Lussi Makes PCA History with Future Athletic Complex Naming Honor". providencechristianacademy.org. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
- ^ "Construction Begins on New Athletic Complex at Providence Christian Academy". providencechristianacademy.org. Retrieved December 25, 2015.