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Multi-Million Dollar Renovations Include Safety and Energy-Efficient Upgrades |
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Gerrard P. Bushell, President and CEO of DASNY, announced today the completion of the $17.8 million Phase One renovation of Alfred State, the SUNY College of Technology’s MacKenzie Complex. The project was constructed to LEED-Silver standards under the sustainability and energy efficiency guidelines of the U.S. Green Building Council.
Energy performance is expected to be at least 25 percent better than New York State code, supporting Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 88, which requires a 20 percent reduction in energy use in State buildings by 2020 through the BuildSmart NY program. The Phase One renovation incorporated various energy-efficient upgrades, including LED lighting, premium efficiency motors and variable speed drives on all pumps, high efficiency boilers and water heaters, low-flow plumbing fixtures and enhanced ventilation in student rooms.
“DASNY is proud of the progress being made at Alfred State College,” said Gerrard P. Bushell, President & CEO of DASNY. “These energy-efficient upgrades have created a safe and secure environment for students. Helping build educated and sustainable communities like the MacKenzie Complex exemplifies DASNY’s commitment to New Yorkers. Our work on this campus has only just begun.”
“We are excited by how the MacKenzie Makeover is taking a residence hall built in the 1970s and turning it into a modern facility that’s getting rave reviews," said Alfred State College President Dr. Skip Sullivan. "Our students now enjoy a beautiful common space area, a new dining option called ‘TimberLineZ,’ premier living areas, a new fitness center, laundry facility, and much more. While there is much to celebrate, this is only the beginning. We look forward to continuing the work in Phase Two and beyond to totally transform MacKenzie into THE residence hall of choice for Alfred State College students.”
The MacKenzie Complex, which houses approximately 1,100 students is comprised of four wings and a central quad. It is the largest residence hall on campus.
As part of the Phase One renovation, an existing two-story dining hall on the accompanying quad was renovated to create food service, student laundry, a fitness room, and seating areas. Additional work included replacement of windows as well as heating, plumbing, power, and data systems. A new fire protection system was added for student safety.
The Phase Two Renovation Project will include the renovation of the MacKenzie South and East wings, and associated site improvements, such as new sidewalks and landscaping, for both buildings. It will be renovated in three phases, with each phase addressing approximately 24,000 square-feet of the building.
Exterior renovations will include roof and window replacement and the construction of new entrance vestibules. Interior renovations will include reconstruction of existing bathrooms as well as public and support spaces. Student rooms will receive new flooring and paint. Mechanical and plumbing systems will be reconstructed and a fire protection system will be installed throughout the entire building. All power, lighting, data, and alarm systems will be replaced. The $17.5 million project is scheduled to begin in May.
View photos of MacKenzie Complex.
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