Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 451 Capstone Group 2011

Date: Spring 2011

Course Instructor: Professor Veshosky

PDF Link: EGRS 480 S’11 Camelback Mountain Resort Capital Improvements Plan

Abstract:

The following report is a detailed summary of the recommended capital improvement projects for Camelback Mountain Resort, located in Tannersville, Pennsylvania. Over the course of the 2011 spring semester, the Engineering Studies senior class completed extensive research into the existing problems at CMR, and analyzed numerous solutions in order to provide recommendations for the resort.
Broken down by system, this report outlines the scope of each project, the research completed to understand the existing problem, and the various alternatives considered. Extensive calculations were completed in an overall financial analysis in order to determine which solutions were optimal at CMR.
During visits to CMR, both staff and management expressed significant interest in strengthening the resort’s commitment to the environment. To keep with this, students considered environmentally friendly equipment and materials whenever possible, and extensive research was completed on a 10 kW solar photovoltaic system, which would be placed on the roof of Cameltop Lodge.
Overall, this report provides insight and explanation to the various recommended capital improvement projects, which should be completed over the next five years. Solutions were chosen based on feasibility for the client, economic efficiency and overall sustainability.

Tags: EGRS 451, EGRS 480, Camelback Mountain Resort, Spring 2011, Sustainability