AUGUSTA, GA (WFXG) -
The James Brown Arena has recently undergone renovations in order to reduce the
size of its ecological footprint. The addition of fourteen new air handling
units, eight on the roof and six throughout the building, are reducing the
overall electrical usage.
To go along
with the new air handling units, new mechanical piping has been installed
throughout the arena along with a newly installed 650 ton water chiller, which
will cut down on energy usage as well as help produce power more efficiently
and effectively.
To assist in
the cooling of the arena, the roof, which used to be black, has had a new white
silicone coating applied to it. The addition of the white silicone coating will
cut down on the heat load placed on the building by reflecting the sunlight,
which used to be absorbed by the black roof.
These
renovations are expected to reduce energy usage by 10 to 15%.
Starting
this week during Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the James Brown
Arena will implement their new recycling program in a partnership with Dumpster
Depot.
Norman
Dunagan, owner of Dumpster Depot, states "I am excited about this partnership
because other arenas around the country have already begun this
initiative. It is wonderful that James Brown Arena has jumped on
board. Greenworks is proud to help the arena go green. Our goal is to set
the standard for the Augusta area. The James Brown Arena is such a
visible land mark in the community, and it could be a beacon for this green
movement.
Containers
will be placed around the James Brown Arena and the Bell Auditorium in order to
collect aluminum, cardboard, plastic, paper and metal. The
amount of waste expected to be diverted from landfills is around 25% in the
first year and will continue to increase as patrons become accustomed to using
these receptacles.
Global
Spectrum GM, Monty Jones Jr. says "We are proud of the steps we are taking in
becoming ‘Green' venues and bringing Dumpster Depot on as a partner. We
would like to thank the CSRA in advance, for their support of our recycling
initiative. Make sure to look for the new ‘Step Up' containers when you
visit!"
Brad
Usry, Augusta Richmond County Coliseum Authority Vice-Chairman says "We
appreciate the initiatives Global Spectrum is taking to become good stewards in
the community and ultimately for the well-being of our earth. Every little
bit helps."
Comcast-Spectacor
and Global Spectrum are committed to raising awareness and taking action to
make its facilities throughout the world more environmentally friendly with a
company-wide, comprehensive campaign called "Step Up."
The Augusta
Entertainment Complex is managed by Global Spectrum. Global Spectrum
(global-spectrum.com) is the fastest growing firm in the public assembly
facility management field with more than 100 facilities throughout the United
States and Canada. The Philadelphia-based company is part of one of the world's
largest sports and entertainment companies, Comcast-Spectacor, which also owns
the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League, Flyers Skate Zone, a
series of community ice skating rinks, Ovations Food Services, a food and
beverage services provider, New Era Tickets, a full-service ticketing and
marketing product for public assembly facilities, and Front Row Marketing
Services, a commercial rights sales company and Paciolan, the leading provider
of venue establishment ticketing, fundraising and marketing technology
solutions. In a partnership with Disson Skating, Comcast-Spectacor annually
produces 10 nationally televised figure skating spectaculars on NBC.
