Gillis Gilkerson, one of the most stable and trusted general contracting and construction management firms on Delmarva, announced work has initiated on phase II of the Richard A. Henson YMCA expansion project at 715 South Schumaker Drive in Salisbury, Maryland. Gillis Gilkerson is serving in a construction management role on the job that consists of major layout changes to the health and wellness center.
Phase II includes a 13,500 square foot building expansion and 70,000 square foot parking lot. The projects also includes a new natatorium to house a new 3,900 square foot pool area and the installation of a 5’ deep pool. A new entry to the natatorium will include a 1,700 square foot space with a vestibule, lobby and gallery with additional seating and congregation space.
Gillis Gilkerson removed tennis courts, an open pavilion structure and a masonry concession area in order to make room for the expanded parking lot and addition.
“This renovation and expansion project is ultimately enhancing a space for community members to spend quality time with their family and friends,” said Dwight Miller, president, Gillis Gilkerson. “The YMCA is one of the only facilities in Salisbury with an in-ground indoor pool for people to train and offer swim instruction to local children. This is a life-saving skill that is necessary especially since we live so close to waterways. The new amenities and additional parking will elevate our local YMCA to a whole new level of service to the community.”
Phase I of the 44,000 square foot renovation project included the installation of new sports flooring, state-of-the-art internet wired fitness equipment, new restrooms, a basketball center and group cycling and exercise areas. Another phase of the project included a new child care and youth exercise area and additional work will be done to renovate the lobby, check in area and locker rooms.
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