Flaherty Park Tennis Courts closed for renovations
On August 24, 5he Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department closed for construction and renovations the Flaherty Park Tennis Courts, 1226 N. White St.
The project will include removing the existing asphalt on the courts and replacing it with a new surface. Renovations will also include the installation of new fencing, fence posts, nets and suspension devices, benches, restroom facilities, water fountains, and an accessible sidewalk extending from the tennis courts to the Flaherty Park Community Center.
The estimated cost of this project is $1.4 million.
The site will be considered an active construction site throughout the duration of the project. Community members are urged to follow all posted signage and stay out of the area. No trespassing is allowed.
For more information, email Athletics & Aquatics Manager Edward Austin at eaustin@wakeforestnc.gov.
Heritage High School Tennis Courts closed for major renovations
Beginning Wednesday, May 27, the Wake County Public School System will close for construction and renovations the Heritage High School tennis courts,1150 Forestville Road.
The project will include removing the existing asphalt on the courts and replacing it with a new surface. The renovations will also include the installation of new fencing, fence posts, nets and suspension devices, benches, and sidewalk.
Weather permitting, the work is expected to be completed in late 2026.
The site will be considered an active construction site throughout the duration of the project. Community members are urged to follow all posted signage and stay out of the area. No trespassing is allowed.
For more information, email Athletics & Aquatics Manager Edward Austin at eaustin@wakeforestnc.gov.
Emergency personnel are on the scene of a ruptured gas line along South Brooks Street between East Owen Avenue and East Wait Avenue. The ruptured line was caused by construction workers.
South Brooks is closed between East Owen and East Wait. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and choose an alternate route.
Officials are monitoring the affected area for safety considerations. The Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., and Norse Brewing, 203 S. Brooks St., have been evacuated, but no other evacuations have been ordered at this time. Residents in the area are urged to shelter in place until further notice.
Anyone in the vicinity of South Brooks Street smelling a strong natural gas odor is urged to call 9-1-1.
