Despite pandemic, POA’s 2020 huge year

With construction work being deemed essential right from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, planned upgrades of the Canyon Lake community moved forward. Dozens of projects have been completed and continue to be carried out.

“Your Board of Directors, Canyon Lake POA management, and staff have all worked very hard this past year to upgrade and update our community while staying within budget,” a report on the Canyon Lake POA’s projects said.” All this was guided by the board’s decision to adopt a set of ‘Principles’ last year to help navigate the year ahead.”

Several of the guiding principles adopted, such as “protect our property values,” “enhance our unique identity,” and “continuous improvement to enhance our services and community,” gave direction for many of the positive changes that have taken place over the last year. Funding for all these projects came from three reserve accounts that are maintained annually following state law and careful planning, the report said.

These projects are planned and paid for with funds from three reserve accounts and scheduled to continue through the 2021-2022 fiscal year and stay within budget without any dues increase related to the reserve fund allocation.

Projects can take years to develop and go through many stages before a finished product is realized. Below is a list of the major projects that the Canyon Lake POA is currently working on or completed this past year. These are in addition to the ongoing repair and maintenance projects completed monthly.

All surfaces both in the pool and on the surrounding deck were replaced at the Lodge Pool last year. Several other upgrades were also included in the renovation project there. Photo provided by Canyon Lake POA

Projects In Development

• Lighthouse Foundation Repair (work is subject to lake level)
• Fish Habitat to protect our fish at various stages of life
• Landscape Master Plan to develop a consistent landscape look for the community
• Community Building to provide additional Teen and Recreation Facility
• Solar Carports, researching long term energy savings

Projects In Design, Permitting & Bidding

• Campground Restroom Remodel to replace the original 50-Year-Old Equipment
• Sierra Park North Development / Pump Track to develop an unused area and provide activity for youth
• Motorcycle Parking at East Gate to provide more secure parking and a possible revenue source
• Roadrunner Park Restrooms is a long-overdue project to create a new restroom facility for this popular amenity
• Large Dog Park at Eastport will modernize and transform the existing Large Dog Park similar to the recently renovated Small Dog Park area
• Canyon Lake Drive South Median Landscape to enhance our main entrance with consistent plants and lighting
• Lodge Bar and Patio Expansion that will enhance the Lodge facility and generate additional revenue
• Shoreline Erosion Control at Longhorn Drive to protect our eroding shorelines
• Holiday Bay Room Lighting to enhance lighting for club events and private parties

This new dock at Lucky Cove was installed as one of the many projects, large and small, completed this past year by the Canyon Lake POA. Photo provided by Canyon Lake POA

Projects Approved for Construction

• Indian Beach Shade Structure, a long-overdue project to provide shade at one of our most popular parks
• Sierra Park West Shade Structure, a long-overdue project to provide shade at one of our most popular parks
• Mailbox Security Lighting to create a safer and more secure community

Projects Under Construction

• Golf Course Irrigation System repair and modernization that will save the community an estimated $105,000 annually in water costs
• Happy Camp Playground that will provide a much-needed children’s amenity on the west side of the lake
• Holiday Harbor Kitchen Upgrades that upon completion will help generate revenue
• Mailbox Concrete Slab Replacement that will create safer and improved ADA access

One of the more involved and multi-phased projects in the massive repaving effort in Canyon Lake last year was the complete renovation of the large parking lot at the Lodge, including this new ADA ramp. Photo provided by Canyon Lake POA

Completed Projects

• Pool Building Addition that enhances the pool area and is consistent with the facilities recent remodel
• New Dock at Lucky Cove was a much-needed dock for the neighborhood families
• Installed Additional Security Cameras in Common Areas to provide better security
• Installed Radar System on the lake to encourage speed reduction, assist Marine Patrol with their lake tours, and improve safety overall on the lake
• Installed ADA Ramp at Roadrunner Park as part of our commitment to getting complete ADA Compliance
• Moonstone Beach Renovation, the park was refurbished and enhanced with concrete work and picnic equipment
• North Lake Area Concrete Work and Shade Structure, a long-overdue refurbishment and improvement of a family area
• Santana Court Road Repair was the first project of the Phase1 Road Repairs
• Major Parking Lot Project, completed a two-year project to expand and enhance our parking lots