At least four apartment buildings and most outside amenities should be ready for fall 2024
Yavapai Community College is promoting the 41 acre Pines Camp it purchased in May as a tranquil setting surrounded by the scenic Prescott National Forest. The camp boasts ample trails for hiking and mountain biking, a gorgeous pool, Goldwater Lake is just half a mile away, and other amenities.
This summer, the College has been investing significant time and money into renovating several apartment buildings at the 41-acre Pines Camp, with a total investment of approximately $11 million. The Aspen, Cypress, Manzanita, and Sycamore apartment buildings have all undergone major renovation.
The Aspen apartment building consists of 10 bedrooms, with two students per room. Aspen includes a common bathroom down the hall, as well as a shared kitchen and family room with a fireplace. This summer, the interior was renovated with new kitchen counters, bathroom tiles, kitchen cabinets, flooring, and appliances. The exterior was also completely repainted.
Manzanita is a four-unit apartment building with four students in each apartment. Each Manzanita unit includes en suite bathrooms, as well as a shared kitchen and family room. This summer, four existing interior restrooms were demolished and converted into kitchens with appropriate appliances, cabinets, and flooring. The remaining four restrooms were renovated, and new roofing was added.
Sycamore is a two-unit apartment building with two students in each one-room studio. Each Sycamore studio includes an en suite bathroom and a kitchen. The interior renovations included new kitchen counters, new plumbing, and the addition of concrete patios and surrounding sidewalks. Old playground equipment was removed as part of the upgrades.
Cypress is a two-unit apartment building with four students in each bedroom. Each Cypress unit includes en suite bathrooms, as well as a shared kitchen and family room. The current status of this building is not entirely clear, although it is believed to be on the renovation list.
The College aims to complete new roofing on about 25 buildings by the end of August. The beautiful outdoor pool has been refilled, and new pumps, filters, chemicals, and other necessary items have been added. It is anticipated that the pool will be ready for swimming by August, if not sooner.
Additionally, underground utility work continues as the Community College makes electrical improvements between buildings and works to remove old overhead electrical services. Underground water and wastewater improvements are ongoing, with the College adding meters, valves, and preparing to install another storage tank onsite.