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The Boy Scouts of America will be welcomed in their new and improved operations facility Monday. The building has been under construction to fix safety issues and make the facility feel more like a home away from home for the Scouts since Feb. 11.
The 435th Construction and Training Squadron renovated the interior of the facility for the Boy Scouts at Landstuhl.
All interior surfaces were redone within the building to include flooring, restrooms, the kitchen area and also to repair and improve all safety concerns.
“The Scouts will enjoy the improvements we’ve made,” said Thomas Lenhard, 435th CTS project manager. “It might have taken some time, but it will definitely be worth the wait for them.”
Along with upgrades to the installation they also installed fire alarms and exterior lighting systems to protect the building and the Scouts.
The biggest challenge for CTS was keeping the facility open and functional during construction.
“I know it’s been difficult. The Scouts need a place they can call home,” Lenhard said.
CTS engineers came up with creative ideas to save material costs by partnering with the defense reutilization marketing office and the furnishing management office in regards to materials and furniture for the kitchenette.
The CTS will officially turn the building over to the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron early September for final inspections and then will be given back to the 140 Scout members.
“I think the Scouts needed this change of environment,” said Roger Milligan, Boy Scouts of America leader. “It’s good for them, and I think we can make the best out of an improved building.”
