February 6, 2015

Events

Wallprotex Proud to Supply Wall Protection on Anchorage YMCA Expansion Project

February 6, 2015

Events

Wallprotex Proud to Supply Wall Protection on Anchorage YMCA Expansion Project

February 6, 2015

Events

The Anchorage Community YMCA in Anchorage, Alaska is expanding, and Wallprotex is proud to be a part of the process.

Over 10,000 people in the greater Anchorage area are served each year through the programs, lessons, leagues, and camps offered by the YMCA. These services are provided from the main facility on Lake Otis Parkway, but also utilized are 35 elementary and middle school gyms and multi-purpose rooms across the Anchorage area. Before and after-school programs, summer camps, swim lessons, youth and adult sports, and health and wellness activities are just some of the many things managed by the Anchorage Community YMCA organization.

There has been an increase in the needs and demand for programs that fight childhood obesity, diabetes, and MS, and other chronic health issues. These growing demands and increased program enrollments have made evident the need for additional facilities in order to better serve the Anchorage community.

A square, tan building with a YMCA logo that represents the expanded Anchorage YMCA

The existing 30-year-old facility has been upgraded and enhanced with over $1M in investments from the YMCA over the past 5 years, and will continue to undergo remodeling and upgrades as the new $4.8M and 8,000 square foot facility is being built directly behind it. The two buildings will be connected, and will offer a brand new locker room and wellness center.

Protecting Commercial Building Walls and Corners

Wallprotex hopes to make this investment last a long time, by supplying our commercial strength wall guards and corner guards for walls

Groundbreaking was on June 4, 2014, and the entire project is estimated to be completed in just under a year by April 2015.  Wallprotex is very happy to be involved, and to be working with Watterson Construction, who is the General Contractor, to provide the wall protection products for the project.  The architect for the expansion project is Bettisworth North Architects and Planners.

The mission of the YMCA is Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.  The new addition and remodel project will allow them to continue to serve the growing needs of the Anchorage community.  Wallprotex is proud to help make this a successful project for the YMCA, as our corner guards and wall guards go into place in the coming weeks to protect the building from the rigorous demands of this new facility for decades to come.

The YMCA logo with Anchorage at the bottom