“The cost of gas, electricity, and water has gone up substantially over the past couple of years, and we are investing heavily in becoming a more energy efficient organization.”
—Al Zarthar, Director of Facilities, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston
Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB) is known for its innovative and educational programs, talented staff, and wide ranging impact across communities and generations. The common denominator for all of these characteristics is the safe and thoughtfully-designed facilities in which all this extraordinary work takes place.
“Each of BGCB’s Clubs requires a tremendous level of ongoing maintenance and upkeep in order to provide members with the fun, exciting, and most importantly, safe Club experience we’ve provided for the past 130 years,” explains Al Zarthar, BGCB’s Director of Facilities. “Then, you factor in how the cost of gas, electricity, and water has gone up substantially over the past couple of years, and all of a sudden, the cost of simply keeping our lights on and our doors open starts adding up quickly. We are investing heavily in becoming a more energy efficient organization to position ourselves for success as an organization well into the future.”
Just how much of an investment? This fiscal year alone, BGCB will be investing a grand total of $1.3 million in facilities projects alone.
We’ve summarized the facilities maintenance projects that will be taking place this year by Club:
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Projects taking place over this year:
- Replacing eight rooftop units to improve energy efficiency in heating and air conditioning systems
- Replacing all member computers and staffing computers
- Updating the cameras
- Updating burglar alarm panel and fire alarm panels
Edgerley Family South Boston Club
Projects taking place over this year:
- Repointing the Club’s pool – Replacing all grout and tile and re-piping
- Replacing fences in front and rear of the building
- Replacing the compressor in the a/c unit
- Re-sanding the gym floor
- Updating security cameras
- Updating burglar alarm panel and fire alarm panels
- Replacing all member computers and staffing computers
- Replacing sprinkler heads in the basements of the pools
Charlestown Club
Projects taking place over this year:
- Replacing three rooftop units to improve energy efficiency in heating and air conditioning
- Re-painting the Teen Center interior
- Repointing the entire exterior of the Ansin Youth Center
- Updating security cameras
- Updating burglar alarm panel and fire alarm panels
- Replacing all member computers and staffing computers
Yawkey Club of Roxbury
Projects taking place over this year:
- Replacing all pool filters
- Installing new gym flooring and bleachers
- Waterproofing exterior walls
- Updating security cameras
- Updating burglar alarm panel and fire alarm panels
- Replacing all member computers and staffing computers
- Replacing sprinkler heads in the basements of the pools
Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club
Projects taking place this year:
- Installing a brand-new kitchen and all-new kitchen appliances
- Replacing the pool pump
- Updating security cameras
- Updating burglar alarm panel and fire alarm panels
- Replacing all member computers and staffing computers
- Replacing sprinkler heads in the basements of the pools
Mattapan Teen Center
Projects taking place over this year:
- Replacing entire interior
- Replacing floor in knowledge lab and tech lab
- Repainting the full interior
- Replacing split systems (ac/heat)
- Updating security cameras ($5,000-$10,000 a year)
- Updating burglar alarm panel and fire alarm panels
- Replacing all member computers and staffing computers
- Replacing sprinkler heads in the basements of the pools
Orchard Gardens Club
Projects taking place over this year:
- Re-painting entire interior
- Updating security cameras
- Updating burglar alarm panel and fire alarm panels
- Replacing all member computers and staffing computers
- Replacing sprinkler heads in the basements of the pools
Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club is replacing eight rooftop units to improve efficiency of heating and air conditioning systems
Edgerley Family South Boston Club is re-sanding its gym floor
Yawkey Club of Roxbury is waterproofing its entire exterior
Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club is replacing its pool pump.
Mattapan Teen Center is re-painting its entire interior.
