New fire sprinklers, a mass notification system, an energy-efficient HVAC system, and LED lights were also installed.įort Carson plans to house several Directorate of Human Resources services and programs in the building including the Transition Assistance Program, Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) and ID cards, Casualty Assistance Office, Suicide Prevention, and Army Substance Abuse Program. The building also had aesthetic enhancements such as updated paint schemes, new carpets, and new furnishings. 2022, costing $8.5 million.įort Carson said updates included constructing new ramps, wider door entrances, and lower countertops to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act standards. (FORT CARSON, Colo.) - Fort Carson celebrated the grand reopening of a recently renovated building on Tuesday, May 16.īuilding 1218 on the corner of Ellis Street and Wetzel Avenue began renovations in Feb.