Woodlake Clubhouse & Golf Course Starting to Take Shape - October 2022

Our Woodlake Country Club Master planning is well underway. On October 15th, the Lake Surf Grill officially closed its doors to make way for the new temporary Clubhouse, 19th Hole, and Pro Shop Facilities. Once again, we want to extend a very special thank you to Dave Harris and the Woodlake community for making this facility the perfect building block for Woodlake’s membership facilities.

We are excited to share that planning and prep work for the Clubhouse updates have officially commenced! Plans for the new Clubhouse facility includes a 19th hole dining experience complete with patios and covered dining areas for outdoor seating, fire pits, improved landscaping, and modern finishes in the bar and event areas. The temporary Clubhouse will also house the renovated Pro Shop that overlooks the putting green and 1st hole.

The Maples Course is coming together nicely and has really started taking shape over the last few months. We are on the cusp of the final stages of redevelopment and will be taking extra precaution in analyzing the fall and winter conditions in releasing our upcoming plans for the course grand opening. This will allow us to solidify our base of Bermuda instead of overseeding with winter grasses that would compromise our new growth. We plan to focus on tree clearing and cleanup and have a good strong base for the growing season to start in early spring. We anticipate that the grand opening for the Maples Course will occur mid-summer 2023 (assuming Mother Nature cooperates) with hopes of having fully functioning 19th hole facilities to provide members with a full club experience while playing the newly renovated course.

Pictured from Left to Right: Hole 3 and Hole 7, which has been named Swans Neck for its unique curvature and design, along with Holes 8 and 9.

This fall, ANC officially closed out its phase of the golf course renovation with Kris Spence, Golf Course Architect, who has moved on to his next project in Florida. His expertise, eye for design, and passion for golf architecture has been integral to the re-development of the Golf Course. Although his chapter here has closed, we look forward to working with him on other projects designed for the master plan at Woodlake. Thank you, Kris, for your commitment to going above and beyond in order to bring the Golf Course back to life over the last 18 months.

A Bittersweet Goodbye…. Left to Right: Cara Spencer, ANC and Kris Spence, Spence Golf, Inc. 

Our ANC Maples Course staff of 12 will now change focus to winter projects and ongoing maintenance needs such as tree removal, lakebed cleanup, bunker maintenance, and various other cleanup tasks assigned while working under the leadership of Chris Dwiggins, The Maples Golf Course Superintendent. In addition to general maintenance projects, the ANC staff is working to rehabilitate the Magnolias driving range, although it is yet to be determined whether this will be a temporary or permanent solution for a practice area. We have also commenced cleanup and updates at “The Turn” (a food and beverage house located between holes 9 and 10).

Additionally, we are excited to share that the final layout for the Sales Office has been approved and working plans are being finalized for permitting. Our vision for enhancing this space involves a large community center as well as leasable commercial spaces. A more detailed project and construction timeline to come.

Woodlake Country Club Branding & Membership

We have spent the better part of the last few months creating new branding for Woodlake Country Club and the Maples Course. We are also in the process of ordering signage with the new logos and look forward to revealing the new branding very soon. Our Woodlake Country Club website, as well as information on Memberships, is expected to launch in early 2023, ahead of the summer season to allow time for signups prior to the soft opening date of the Clubhouse & Golf Course. The website and membership experience will include a mobile application featuring online tee times and dining reservations, account management, and more exciting elements designed to elevate the club experience. The unveiling of our new branding will coincide with the website launch in early 2023. To prepare, ANC has started building an inventory of merchandise and apparel from reputable golf brands to display and sell in the new Pro Shop. We look forward to sharing these items with you and providing more details in the near future.

Dam Updates

Engineering plans for the Dam are expected to be finalized in the next 60-90 days, at which time we will need to seek approval from NC DEQ. In anticpation of obtaining approval, we are optimistically planning to begin prep work for Dam construction in phases, beginning with clear cutting and spraying or burning the lake bottom, lighting, road access, and construction trailers. A proposed timeline of phases will be published for the community prior to beginning any type of spraying or burn projects.

At this time, we are still navigating increased construction costs and materials. Fortunately, in our search for a solution, we have identified a lead contractor to help guide us through the process of effectively reducing the cost of the dam project as we continue to seek funding. One key component of the Dam design and major contributor for the increased costs, is our priorty to create a design that will help mitigate any future downstream flooding. These designs are more complex and costly, but are vital in our efforts to ensure that this project will create long-term sustainability for multiple areas across the state. Although the State of North Carolina provided a grant to repair the Dam, that will not change the status or title of the Dam or lakebed; it will still remain privately owned property.

The housing developments around Woodlake are currently considered to be in a flood zone, and most homeowners with mortgages are required by law to have flood insurance; a costly expense of up to $1,000 per year per household. One of our goals with the Dam design is to eliminate this requirement for homeowners within the Woodlake community.

We Need Your Help!

With the changing of the season, there will be excess leaves and yard debris to clean-up. Please be mindful that all shrubbery must be maintained in a presentable appearance, and when appropriate, shrubs should be trimmed, dead or diseased portions should be pruned, and dead plants should be removed. Additionally, residents are responsible for leaf and tree cleanup and disposal, including residents adjacent to the golf course, per the rules and regulations set forth by the POA. No materials or debris should be left on ANC property for removal or disposal. Homeowners that leave any materials or debris will receive a letter requesting removal of these items within seven (7) days. Failure to comply may result in POA fees.

Futher, as construction ramps up on the 19th hole, Pro Shop, and parking lot reconstruction (including the golf course), we ask that you would please, for safety reasons, continue to avoid these areas until further notice.

Woodlake in the News

‘We’ve Come a Long Way’: At Woodlake, Restoration and Relief

Greensboro golf architect builds new course on N.C. site

Kris Spence completes revival of Woodlake course near Pinehurst

Lake Surf Grill Prepares to Transition into Temporary Clubhouse - August 2022

Atlantic National Capital would like to thank Dave Harris and the Lake Surf Grill Staff for all that they have done for the Woodlake community over the last two years.

With the timeliness of the golf course opening, it has been determined that the Lake Surf Grill building will be the best facility and location to house a temporary clubhouse, 19th hole, and pro shop of which we will release more information and availability in the early fall. We are extremely appreciative of Dave and the Lake Surf Grill staff for their efforts in creating a gathering space that has served as an amenity to the Woodlake community for the last two years. The Lake Surf Grill will communicate directly with its current members on the last day of operation. With the grand opening of the new facility, food and beverage will be available with extended hours of operation to Woodlake Country Club Members and Golf Guest Members. We look forward to sharing more information as we move towards renovations as part of the master project plan. The facility, along with the Carolina Room Event Space, will be temporarily unavailable due to renovations until new membership options are published in the next few months.

Golf Course Bridges & Renovations Updates

New sod and sprigs have grown in nicely at the 4th hole.

The Maples Course has undergone some big changes in the last few months. The greens have taken well to the new sod and sprigs, and have really brought the golf course to life in a short amount of time. We are extremely pleased with the progress that has been made, and anticipate that the multi-million dollar renovations will be complete in the next few months, weather permitting.

Please refrain from entering the golf course and surrounding areas as we continue to fertilize and chemical spray the greens to encourage grass growth. This includes the cart paths and bridges. Please do not walk and/or drive on the cart paths. Only official vehicles with ANC and Spence Golf Design are allowed on the cart paths and greens areas. There is large equipment that utilizes the cart paths, and we are actively doing chemical spraying and overspray around these areas. Any offenses could potentially delay opening and be subject to fines and/or future membership restrictions.

To follow along with the construction progress, please see photo updates in the gallery below courtesy of John R. German Photography.

Woodlake in the News

Progress Updates on Country Club Amenities, Including Dam Reconstruction - June 2022

Golf Course and Irrigation

New Irrigation System for The Maples Course - May 2022

Renovations to the 1971 Maples Course are well underway! We are excited to finally have power to the pump house after 6 months of irrigation work. The new irrigation system will allow us to begin sodding and sprigging the greens, weather dependent, in preparation for a targeted soft opening of The Maples this fall. As we continue to inch closer to Tee Off, the golf course is really going to start coming to life with fresh green sod and contrasting white sand outlining the bunkers. We ask that you would please refrain from entering the golf course and surrounding areas during this time; we will be focused on fertilizer and chemical spraying, as well as grass growth which can be extremely hazardous and fragile.

The current POA facility will be used as a temporary Pro Shop, so that golfers can easily access the course and patron the Lake Surf Grill. We hope to share more information on membership pricing, how to play the course, and tee time scheduling soon. In the meantime, we are working with the POA to temporarily relocate them in a construction office near the old Sales Office where we hope to begin construction in the near future. The POA will provide information on the timing of their move at a later date.

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Woodlake Golf Superintendent

Chris Dwiggins, Woodlake Golf Course Superintendent

Atlantic National Capital is pleased to announce Chris Dwiggins as the Woodlake Golf Course Superintendent. Chris was previously the Golf Course Superintendent for The Dogwood Course at The Country Club of NC where he worked for 22 years. He is a local to Vass, NC and has been following the progress at Woodlake since it has been under new ownership. He comes to Woodlake with strong working relationships among neighboring Golf Clubs and years of industry experience. “Despite being fairly new on the Woodlake scene, Mr. Dwiggins has already proven to be a valuable asset to the redevelopment project and we are hopeful for what the future of Woodlake holds under his guidance and leadership,” states Cara Spencer, with Atlantic National Capital. If you see Chris around Woodlake, please give him a friendly wave and a warm welcome!

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Opening Day at the Pool

Melissa and Darell Yates of HomeGrown

The grand opening of the pool and our Memorial Day celebrations were a huge success! We already have 225+ memberships for the season and have received a lot of great feedback. Woodlake Country Club has partnered with Darell and Melissa Yates of Home Grown, a Woodlake Resident, to provide food and drinks to Pool Members all summer long. Out of respect for his commitment to Woodlake Country Club as a local business, we ask that only small coolers carrying water and snacks be brought inside the Pool Area.

HomeGrown Hours

Sunday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Monday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Thursday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Friday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Saturday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Please note that pool memberships are still available for online purchase, and Country Club amenities are available to residents and non-residents. We will continue to keep a close eye on capacity as we work towards golf and clubhouse memberships.

Pool Hours

Monday - Sunday | 8:00am - 8:00pm

Adult Swim Only (21 and older) | 8:00am - 10:00am

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Dam Reconstruction

We are also well underway with the design and engineering component of the Dam construction. The Engineers from Schnabel Engineering have been onsite for the past couple of months gathering geotechnical information and borings necessary for the new dam design and engineered plans. In the coming weeks, WithersRavenel will be obtaining survey locations of the elevations of all residential structures within several hundred feet of the lake shoreline. The elevations will be used by the Engineer working on the new dam design for permitting purposes, as well as a required flood study. In order to measure the finish floor elevation of the structure, WithersRavenel survey personnel may need to be on front porches or direction adjacent to the foundation of houses. Please note that the survey personnel will not need to disturb residents or knock on doors as they conduct the survey, nor will they need to be in backyards of residential properties. All survey personnel will carry business cards of the WithersRavenel Project Manager should any resident wish to speak in more detail.

We are happy to report that the Woodlake Property Owners Association has received the designated budget funding and has contracted with ANC to administer the grant funding to commence the project. Additional funding, however, is still needed for the remaining expenses associated with the Dam project. The biggest contributing factor for the additional funds needed is still the substantial increase in construction costs and materials, especially over the last 12 months. We have submitted a request to leadership in both the House and Senate to include the additional costs in this year’s budget. We have not heard a definitive response to our request; however, we should know something later this month once the new budgets have been released. In the meantime, we are looking at several ways to decrease our costs and save money on the project; including expediting and overlapping the schedule so we can begin construction as we receive deliverables during the design phase. Preliminary estimates show that even if we receive the additional funding, we will still be several million dollars short, as construction and material costs (such as concrete) continue to rise at an alarming rate.

We are currently exploring options, if necessary, to subsidize funding for this project. Our goal would be to avoid a special tax district, as initially proposed. That solution would need to be a part of a referendum ballot; causing considerable delays and we are already running up against a hard deadline on our permits. Another proposed solution to offset the increased construction costs would be to subsidize any major shortfalls through lake access/user fees or club memberships. It has been, and will continue to be, ANC’s goal to assist and oversee dam reconstruction for the community while keeping current and future costs of repairs, maintenance and operations on the dam at a minimum. It is important we work through a solution that would be the most amenable to all parties, the community, and avoiding any delays in the timeline of the project.

We feel it is important to be transparent and open in our efforts, as well as the obstacles that still lie ahead, but we remain hopeful that the legislature will approve our request for additional funding. Those efforts are being led in the Senate by Senator Tom McInnis and by both the Moore County and Cumberland County delegations on the House side. If the request is approved, it would limit ANC’s contribution to under $2 million and would help establish lower and more reasonable access and user fees, but more importantly, keep the project completion date on time.

We do not anticipate having answers until July; however, we will keep the community updated on any material events that would affect the project as soon as we are made aware of them. We appreciate the community support on this project, and give special thanks to the Woodlake Property Owners Association Board of Directors, whom we are working closely with on this project.

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Woodlake in the news

Get Ready to Dive In - The 2022 Pool Season is Almost Upon Us!

Join us for Opening Day on Saturday, May 28th

Pool Memberships

Pool memberships are now available for online purchase. Be sure to reserve memberships for you and the family before opening day! We are now offering Single Memberships for $200.00, in addition to Basic Household Memberships for $350.00.

All members who purchase pool passes and provide their headshot images by Wednesday, May 18th, will be available for pickup at the front guard gate on Friday, May 20th. A photo ID with the purchasers name, or household name, must be presented to the guard at the time of pick-up.

Pool Hours & Activities

We are also excited to announce new, Early Bird pool hours for adult members only between the hours of 8am-10am, Monday - Sunday.

• Early Bird (Adult Members Only): Monday - Sunday | 8:00am - 10:00am

• Regular Hours (All Members): Monday - Sunday | 10:00am - 8:00pm

As an added amenity to our adult members, free aerobics classes will be held at the pool every Tuesday and Thursday at 9am, weather permitting, for those who would like to drop-in.

Spend Memorial Day Poolside

The opening day celebrations will continue on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th for the grand opening and unveiling of Poolside at Woodlake beginning at 12pm. This new amenity will serve ice cream, smoothies, sandwiches, chips, and more as a convenient source of refreshments all summer long to pool members. In honor of Memorial Day, AJ’s Summertime Freeze will be onsite for members to patron 12pm-2pm, as well as music and pool games for the whole family to enjoy. Festivities will continue at The Lake Surf Grill around 4pm.

Summer Help Needed

Seasonal positions are now available for the Pool and Golf Course. We invite interested applicants to drop-in for a meet and greet at the pool house on May 19th and May 23rd anytime between 2:00pm - 4:00pm.

Jump into Pool Season at Woodlake Country Club - April 2022

Welcome to the 2022 Pool Season at Woodlake Country Club

May 28th - September 5th

The Pool at Woodlake Country Club

Spend your summer relaxing by the poolside, and enjoy the seasonal amenities that Woodlake has to offer, including:

• Pool Memberships and Day Passes

• NEW Lounge Chairs and Outdoor Furniture

• Access to Basketball and Volleyball Courts

Reserve Your Pool Membership

Pool Memberships are now available for online purchase. Quantities may be limited.

Pool Hours

Monday - Sunday | 10:00am - 8:00pm

If you are interested in job opportunities at the pool this summer, please email woodlaketoday@gmail.com.

Preparing for a Long, but Strategic Path to Dam Reconstruction - March 2022

In late 2021, Atlantic National Capital received confirmation of the funding for the reconstruction of the Woodlake Dam to help prevent downstream flooding throughout Spring Lake and Fayetteville. While discussions and progress towards the reconstruction have commenced, there are still many steps and hurdles in achieving the final result. The first step in the process is the surveying of the dam and spillway area which most homeowners may have already seen happening in their backyard. Please see below update on what to look for from the survey Company on their tasks, access, and presence in the community:

“WithersRavenel has been completing several land surveying tasks at Woodlake during the last few weeks. These tasks include work on and around the dam itself, as well as detailed topographic survey of the shoreline of the entire lake area. Most of the shoreline work will be completed with Small Unmanned Aircraft (sUAS or drones) and GPS technologies. All efforts will be made to have equipment and survey staff perform work within the lake area and road right-of-ways, however, there may be times where the WithersRavenel staff will need to physically access or fly drones over private property. No disturbance of private property is anticipated, only standard data collection to support Engineering efforts for the design of the new dam structure. The survey crews will also be required to obtain finish floor elevations on all structures within a certain distance of the lake shoreline. WithersRavenel will employ technology solutions as much as possible to minimize survey crews having to physically measure all structures, however there may be some structures/houses where survey crews must access front or rear porches, etc., in order to obtain these critical elevation locations. Please be on the lookout for WithersRavenel trucks and personnel in the coming weeks as they continue to perform surveying tasks.”

In addition to the surveying, Schnabel Engineering has commenced boring and drilling for the initial steps required to obtain a full set of design and engineered plans to reconstruct the dam. While we have begun some clearing of the lakebed, we anticipate the majority of that would need to be done in conjunction with knowing a more formal timeline on the dam completion and water return. Our best guess now based off of the information we are receiving is that it could potentially take anywhere from 24-30 months to receive a final constructed dam. ANC will make sure to provide plenty of advance notice to homeowners for options on dock repair before the anticipated return of water levels to the lake. While the dam reconstruction may seem like a long process and timeline and there are certainly still obstacles to navigate, we are cautiously optimistic of the outcome and starting to see a clearer path in achieving a resolution. However, there are still no guarantees at this point. Due to the length of time since the dam breach, we have various permitting hurdles that we will need to overcome. In addition, construction costs have soared more than 30% in the past year, leaving us several million dollars short on funding at this time.

Despite these obstacles, they are pale in comparison to the obstacles we faced just a year ago and have made tremendous progress in the past year. These accomplishments include removing all German ownership from the property, clearing of all liens, including six years of back taxes, and securing almost ten million ($10M) in funding from the State. In addition, we have revitalized the Maples Course to a standard better than its original condition, and now are working on a master plan for Woodlake Club facilities.

As we continue to work toward our ultimate goal, we appreciate the continued support and positive reinforcement we are receiving from the community. We are very excited about our upcoming fall reopening of the Maples Course and being able to offer social memberships as well as golf rounds as early as this Year. We also plan to have additional details released very soon on the opening of the pool in early summer. 

-The ANC Family

Maples Golf Course Renovations - November 2021

Renovations to the Maples Golf Course are officially underway! We are pleased to share a glimpse of the progress that has already been made, in addition to exciting new improvements coming soon.

A Video Message From the Owners - October 2021

We appreciate all of the positive feedback we have received from the Woodlake community thus far. As we move forward with this project, we are excited to see that significant progress is being made to restore the beauty of Woodlake. Please see our video on how we have gotten this far and all of the exciting things we have to look forward.

Sincerely,

Your family at Atlantic National Capital

A Message From the Owners - September 2021

Atlantic National is excited to announce we have begun the first phase of the Maples Course Renovation, and have included a brief update about progress so far from our Golf Course Architect, Kris Spence. With construction off to a fast start, Spence Golf has mobilized a task force to include a dozen workers and many pieces of heavy machinery. Due to safety considerations, we urge residents to stay clear of all Fairways, Greens, and Golf Cart Paths associated with the Maples Course. This will no longer be accessible to residents for public use. The Palmer Golf Course will still be open for a walking/jogging path.  

Renovations Underway on the Putting Green of Maples 1.

Mowing and Fairway Cleanup on the Back 9 of the Maples Course.

Lots of activity happening on number 2 and 3 Maples.

Cleanup of the shoreline behind Maples 3 and 4 to prepare for the Cofferdam.

Installing new intake structure for Maples Irrigation.

Please see the following update from our Architect:

Atlantic National is happy to announce our first onsite worker, Dave Marchel, Part-time Maintenance Groundskeeper. Dave is a current resident of Woodlake and will be the groundskeeper overseeing all golf course maintenance and upkeep. He has many years experience working in this industry and brings a great deal of knowledge and expertise to Woodlake. After 30 years of service as a Municipal Arborist in the Milwaukee area, he retired in 2016 and moved to Woodlake. Since then, he has been working in Golf Course Maintenance. “I am proud to be part of the team that is bringing Woodlake BACK TO LIFE!”  If you see Dave around Woodlake, please give him a friendly wave!

There will be no change to current landscape and POA handled landcaping contracts.

Please join us in welcoming Dave Marchel to the Atlantic National team! Dave is a current resident of Woodlake and will be the Groundskeeper overseeing all golf course maintenance and upkeep. If you see him around, be sure to say “hello!”

Dave has been hard at work with grounds keeping, maintenance, and upkeep around Woodlake!

A Message From the Owners - July 2021

Dear Woodlake residents,

Several months have passed since Atlantic National Capital (ANC), the new ownership company, has shared a written update regarding the redevelopment of Woodlake. At this time, we are still trying to determine the best means for communicating information to the community, and how often; your patience is greatly appreciated as we continue to work through this. ANC is pleased to report exciting progress from the last few months, and as recent as earlier this week, that we would like to take a moment to share.

We have had some fun and exciting visits with the community during the last few months, and we greatly appreciate everyone who has welcomed us as we embark on the redevelopment of Woodlake. In May, all three sisters of Atlantic National Capital (ANC) had the pleasure of attending the Woodlake Women’s Club Luncheon at Lake Surf Grill where they enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by Chef Chris, and had the opportunity to meet some of the lovely faces who have uplifted the community for the last several years.

One of our owners, Cara Spencer, and her family were able to attend the 3rd of July event, which was a great ode to all of the July 4th events we attended at Woodlake as a family many, many years ago.

As you may have read in our last letter, the road to get here was not an easy one. The first few months of our ownership were dedicated to evaluating the next steps, clearing titles, assessing all land and structures, and putting together a plan of action to share with the Woodlake community. Given the obstacles and unique structure of Woodlake, we anticipate periods where we do not feel like we are making enough headway, and although some of our efforts may seem small in scope, they are big strides as it relates to the long-term plan. The redevelopment process has been grouped into five key categories: first and foremost is the repair and rebuilding of the dam, and returning water back to the lake. In addition to obtaining updated surveys, topography maps, and legal descriptions, we are also working with city and county officials on about a dozen different options in regards to this high priority project. The second is the rehabilitation of amenities and addition of new ones in an attempt to regenerate social activity and opportunities for memberships that include the Clubhouse and golf courses. The third category is residential development. There has not been substantial development at Woodlake for quite some time and is one of our major priorities and areas of focus, including bringing water and sewer to areas in which they currently do not exist. Fourth is commercial development along Highway 690 leading to Woodlake, a focus that is critical to the long-term sustainability and residential development inside of Woodlake. Lastly, the fifth category involves working closely with the current Woodlake POA to ensure that everyone is on the same page in regards to covenants and governance. It is our goal to work very closely with the POA on all redevelopment efforts moving forward, giving them the autonomy and authority to make decisions on behalf of Woodlake homeowners that will benefit the entire community. Each of these five categories of re-development has its own priority and focus that have been assigned among the Atlantic National Capital team members whom you will see on the property at different times working on their respective projects.

Congratulations to the pool members who helped fund the addition of this new playground. These memberships are currently being handled by a separate group of community volunteers for the pool, fitness area, and Lake Surf Grill and have been able to fund events and new amenities such as the playground area. We are working closely with those volunteers to support them in any way they need and our hope is that by next year, ANC will be able to take over this project and roll into an overall clubhouse membership.

In regards to some of the more recent projects that are underway, you may have seen a more updated entrance as we work through the most urgent landscaping needs, curb appeal, and overall aesthetics of Woodlake. This project included an overall cleanup and much needed removal of some overgrown shrubbery that will eventually provide for maintainable seasonal flowers and landscaping. You may also spot a tractor around the property as we begin to Bush hog some of the golf courses to see what type of condition they are in and assess the redevelopment of those. More specifically, the Maples Course, which we have received an overwhelming amount of feedback that it is one of the best courses not only in North Carolina, but the eastern United States. This assessment and repair includes irrigation and pumps that have been neglected for a very long time. We have entered a contract with a golf course architect and design company that will be guiding us through some of these decisions as we work to prioritize the redevelopment of one or both courses. At this time we do not have a timeframe on when this phase of work will be completed.

We conducted an overall cleanup and much needed removal of some overgrown shrubbery around the main entrance that will eventually provide for maintainable seasonal flowers and landscaping.

Another exciting project you may have noticed commencing is the cleanup and repair of the former sales office. We received our formal permit to demo the space on July 6th, and while we are still working on final plans and determining the best use of this facility, we deemed it urgent to go ahead and remove all items from this building and proceed with the demolition as quickly as possible to prevent any further damage and safety concerns it was causing. The renovation of this building is the first step towards providing an office for on-site management, and a place for the entire community to gather information and ask questions as needed. Our goal is to send out a survey in the coming months on how the Woodlake community feels this facility would be utilized best. As we continue to update the sales office, we will be working simultaneously with architects on plans and renovation drawings for the Oates House. Unfortunately, every structure and facility at Woodlake has been left in substantial disrepair and will require a significant amount of cosmetic work. Our goal would not only be to restore it to its original state, but to enhance Woodlake facilities for improved functional and modernized uses in the future. Much of our investment in these amenities will depend on our survey results which will help us determine membership dues and levels based on the requests and needs of the Woodlake community. It is very important to ANC that we provide a finished product that everyone in the community can enjoy and use since it has been so long since these amenities have been available.

The sisters of Atlantic National Capital standing outside of the Woodlake Sales Office on Demo Day. In order to prevent any further damage and safety concerns being caused by the building, we deemed it urgent to remove all items from this building and proceed with the demolition as we work on finalizing renovation plans.

Atlantic National Capital cannot stress enough the urgent need for everyone in the community to please avoid or use caution around all privately owned ANC lands as we work to repair and redevelop facilities such as walkways, bridges, abandoned buildings, overgrown landscaping, and even some areas with water that have dangerous rocks and stumps that are hard to see. Many, if not all of these components of Woodlake are unsafe and will take some time to repair back to a normal, safe state. Further, vacant property vandalism and cars driving through golf courses and other private property and using as shortcuts to entrances are all unnecessary obstacles when there are already so many others being faced.

Although everything we are working on can move quickly at times, we do want to communicate to the community that this is a very long redevelopment process that is going to take many years. We already have two years of working to obtain ownership and clearing title under our belt and now the real work and results can commence. We do not feel like it will take us as long to repair and re-develop as the time it took to get in the state of disrepair, however, there are some components of the five categories of redevelopment that are expected to be a lengthy process. We ask for everyone's continued support and patience as we put everything we can towards making this community what we all know it can be and what it once was. We are also still actively acquiring properties, residences and vacant lots, from those that have reached out to us directly and open to receiving any communication for those that are interested in selling.

We are also working on a “behind the scenes” video to further highlight some of the updates we are working on in regards to ANC owned properties and overall redevelopment. Most of the properties, while in disrepair, have good structure and layouts that will serve as a sufficient base for renovations and adding new functional spaces for future member use.

To keep up with any additional updates, changes, and announcements regarding Woodlake, along with more information about Atlantic National Capital, subscribe to woodlaketoday.com. We welcome any feedback and appreciate all of the positive response we have had thus far. Our current ownership office is located in Fayetteville North Carolina and we will try to respond to any questions in the meantime as needed.

We look forward to providing more updates in the near future, and if you see us out and about, please stop and say hello.

Sincerely,

Your family at Atlantic National Capital