Manchester, NH – Windover Construction jas completed the William A. Brown Boathouse on behalf of Phillips Academy Andover. Located on the banks of the Merrimack River in Methuen, Massachusetts, the building was dedicated to the school’s first crew coach.
The project involved the complete redevelopment a 5.8 acre site to create a new home for Phillips Academy Andover’s renowned crew program. The new facility includes a private staff residence, administrative space, changing facilities, museum and great room, plus extensive areas for boat storage and maintenance, launch ramp, docks and more.
“Everyone connected with the project seemed to have the rowing program’s needs foremost in their minds. They worked hard to understand what we wanted and did their very best to make it happen,” said Andover Crew Coach Pete Washburn. “It was a true pleasure for me to be able to work with them and I have been absolutely delighted with the way that everything turned out.”
“We were honored to be selected for this unique assignment,” said Stuart Meurer, Vice President of Windover Construction. “The school’s crew program has such a rich history of success built through teamwork. We were proud to mirror that tradition in our approach on this project.”