Lamar Lussi Athletic Complex Explained

The Lamar Lussi Athletic Complex
Nickname:	"the Lussi"
Address:	4525 Wynne Russell Dr NW, Lilburn, GA 30047
Location:	Lilburn, Georgia
Type:	Multi-Sport Athletic Complex
Broke Ground:	May 15, 2015
Built:	2015-2016
Opened:	2016 (estimated)
Owner:	Providence Christian Academy (Lilburn, Georgia)
Surface:	Fieldturf
Cost:	$4.5 Million
Acreage:	11 Acres
Tenants:	Providence Christian Academy Storm
Website:	http://www.buildthelussi.com/

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.

Project timeline

• 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

The 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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Director of Encouragement Lamar Lussi Makes PCA History with Future Athletic Complex Naming Honor. providencechristianacademy.org. December 25, 2015.
2. Web site: Construction Begins on New Athletic Complex at Providence Christian Academy. providencechristianacademy.org. December 25, 2015.