Photo Credit: Andy Dimmig
When the 22,600-square-foot Palm Bay Community Center (PBCC) opened in 1978 in Palm Bay, Fla., it was recognized as offering state-of-the-art amenities and putting the city’s parks and recreation facilities on the map.
However, with hundreds of people using the center each week over all those years, the building began to show its age. In addition to normal wear, extreme temperatures, and moisture, severe storms—including several major hurricanes—have taken their toll on this essential structure. Keeping up with repairs and upgrades, while a constant demand on city resources, is an investment worth making to provide the level of service that residents have come to expect.
“It’s a constant round of painting, replacing, and remodeling to meet the changing needs of the community and our staff,” says Fred Poppe, Director of Parks & Recreation. “With an older building, we know we have to stay ahead of the potential problems in order to avoid bigger problems in the future.”