BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND SAFETY
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The Buildings, Grounds, and Safety Team (BG&S) performs a fundamental and wide-ranging role in managing and maintaining the physical grounds of Sand River. Whether the need is portal sealing, stucco repair, regrading the drive, or installing security lighting, BG&S is at the helm — not only ensuring the structural integrity of our physical systems but also contributing to the functionality and safety of Sand River.
PORTAL SEALING 2023BG&S took on, with the help of several members of the community, the task of sealing 28 residential portals and the common house portal. The team investigated low-VOC options before making a decision about which product would best serve both the interests of wood protection as well as environmental safety. The project was executed over a period of 4 weeks in April. With appreciation to team members Carol F (point), George, Frank, and Thom — as well as residents Carla, Kathy, Joanie, John, Karen, Marvel, and Rose — for a job well done. And thanks to team members Ginger and Kitty for providing treats for the work crew as well as moral support.
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STORM DRAIN INSTALLATION 2022This is perhaps the first project of this scale that BG&S has handled internally as a team with the help of a few Sand River residents, rather than hiring a contractor. The work took place over the course of four days. While temperatures were crisp, participants were blessed with sunny days. Many thanks to team members Carol F (point person), Frank (foreman for the project), George, Ginger, Nancy, and Thom — as well as residents Elaine, Joany, Karen, Marvel, Rita, and Summer — for the creative synergy that made possible a successful outcome.
Kitty supervising at the drain installation site (photo by Nancy Clark)
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