RECREATION FUND PROJECTS

Capital Project: Recreation Center Weight Room Flooring

DESCRIPTION

The project will replace the carpeted areas in the weight room with rubberized flooring.

PURPOSE/DISCUSSION

This project will replace the carpeted areas around the weight room with industry standard rubberized flooring. Properly maintained rubberized flooring lasts 15-20 years, compared to 7 for commercial carpeting. Rubber floor is not only easier to clean and maintain, but also it absorbs sound and provides an idea surface for body weight and free weight exercises.

Project Budget

Funding Sources

Recreation Fund Revenue

Impact On Operating Costs

Replacing the carpet will reduce maintenance costs. A wellmaintained rubber floor can last two to three times longer than commercial carpeting.

Impact On Other Departments

None

Town Strategic Goals Achieved

Support an Active Community

Rubberized flooring has become the standard for weight room flooring. It reduces stress on guests’ joints and reduces the risk of athletic injuries, which encourages use of the weight room.

Promote a Safe and Healthy Community

Rubberized flooring reduces the risk of athletic injuries. They are also easy to clean, which makes them highly sanitary and resistant to bacteria, fungus and microbes.