Lamar Lussi Athletic Complex

The Lamar Lussi Athletic Complex

"the Lussi"
Address	4525 Wynne Russell Dr NW, Lilburn, GA 30047
Location	Lilburn, Georgia
Coordinates	33°54′10″N84°08′05″W / 33.9029°N 84.1347°W / 33.9029; -84.1347
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/

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 after the Providence Director of Encouragement Lamar Lussi, who had faithfully served the school for more than 30 years before his passing on November 12, 2024.

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.
• 3 Tennis Courts.
• Additional parking for athletic events.
• A concession stand for food, drinks, and snacks sold during sport events.

References

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