Michigan State University's Board of Trustees on Friday approved $28 million in renovations and upgrades to Spartan Stadium.
The approved plan calls for both short-term and long-term projects, beginning with the replacement of the stadium's three videoboards in 2025. That project is expected to start in January and be completed in time for the 2025 season.
Michigan State University's Board of Trustees on Friday approved $28 million in renovations and upgrades to Spartan Stadium.
The approved plan calls for both short-term and long-term projects, beginning with the replacement of the stadium's three videoboards in 2025. That project is expected to start in January and be completed in time for the 2025 season.
"For more than 100 years, Spartan Stadium has been a gathering place for the Michigan State community," said Alan Haller, MSU Vice President and Director of Athletics, in a news release. "Today's action by the Board is a step towards ensuring that remains a constant for the next 100 years."
Also beginning in January are renovations to the fourth, seventh and eighth floors of the stadium's west tower. Updates to concessions, flooring and seating are expected, and restrooms will be upgraded to be ADA-compliant. Construction is expected to be completed in August. [CBS News]
VCU Athletics’ new hub near The Diamond took a step closer to becoming reality last week.
The university’s Board of Visitors voted Friday to formally approve plans for the first phase of its Athletic Village off Hermitage Road. The approval was a procedural step in VCU Athletics’ years-long effort to bring the majority of its facilities to the Diamond District area.
The first phase will take shape on the former Greyhound Lines bus maintenance facility property at 2701 Hermitage Road and include a new, 1,500-seat stadium and field to replace the neighboring Sports Backers Stadium, the 25-year-old facility at 2911 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. where the Rams currently host their soccer matches and track-and-field meets.
The Greyhound facility was razed earlier this year. The site will also house two new practice fields. [Richmond BizSense]
Luton Town Football Club's final plans for its new 25,000-seater stadium have been given planning approval.
Outline permission was already granted in 2019 for a stadium at Power Court in the town centre.
The Hatters' development company, 2020 Developments (Luton) Limited, submitted a detailed application to the council in September, which included a music venue and hotel.
The club said: "We are delighted to confirm that Luton Borough Council's planning committee have approved the planning application for our 25,000-capacity Power Court Stadium to be built." [BBC]
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