From the Ground Up: Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church addition/remodel

Owner/developer: Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church

General contractor: Westeel Structures Inc.

Architect: Bates & Associates Architects

Engineers: Mettemeyer Engineering LLC, structural and civil; Colvin Jones Davis LLC, mechanical, electrical and plumbing

Size: 14,980 square feet

Estimated cost: $1.2 million

Lender: Systematic Savings and Loan Association

Estimated completion date: June

Project description: The church is renovating its existing structure, which includes a new exterior and metal roof. A multipurpose addition, called the Family Life Center, will be used for worship, social gatherings and as a community storm shelter. It will feature a gym, locker rooms and a waiting room. Church volunteers will do much of the interior finish work once the addition is constructed, said Associate Pastor Jonathan House.

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