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[Lynch]

Suites! Rumor has it that funding is currenlty being aquired to build out the West side with a larger press box and additional suites. Can anyone get confirmation on what has been put into motion already. If I remember correctly we have already had an additional LARGE bond approved that goes beyond the bathroom and practice facility addition.

[Trim]

Can anyone get confirmation on what has been put into motion already.

Yes.

[KSUftw]

Below is the link that also confirms press box, restroom, and concession upgrades to come.  Now we just need give K-State about 5 years to act on it.     Woot

http://www.themercury.com/k-statesports/article.aspx?articleId=a18d5368a95e4d87a5b30984c449723b

[Lynch]

Praise be to the lord for providing us John Currie.

[Lynch]

May 12, 2011 12:00 AM
K-State opens bidding for football project
Staff reports
Kansas State issued a notice of request for architectural services for upcoming renovations to Bill Snyder Family Stadium, according to a listing in the Kansas Register today.

K-State lists the project as a $60 million phase, though additional phases could follow the project.

The improvements to the football stadium will center around the replacement of the press box on the west side, while also focusing on the outdated restroom and concession areas.

In the notice, K-State says the project will include a structure that provides a "front-door" to the athletic complex to display the success and tradition of K-State athletics, which is expected to be a Hall of Fame.

Also listed as components to the project:

• A central ticket office.

• Expanded revenue and suite seating areas

• Kitchen/commissary facilities

• Training table/dining hall

• Modern broadcast, electronic and print media areas

• Safety and security/ADA upgrades

[Wildcat4ever]

Found this info:

LEVEL 1 - AT ENTRY GRADE - (estimated at 73,000 sq. ft.)

Ticket office
Hall of Honor and associated circulation space
Concession Stands
Restrooms
Mechanical/electrical/telecomm service areas
Merchandise sales
Training Table/Dining Hall
Kitchen
Delivery /Receiving
TV truck parking/production area
Trash/refuse area

LEVEL 2 - Club Level (estimated at 38,000 sq. ft.)

Lounge circulation area
Bar
Restrooms (2)
Pantries (2)
Concessions (2)
Mechanical/ electrical/telecomm areas
Balcony overlook
Club seating
Outdoor Terrace

LEVEL 3 - University Lounge Level (estimated at 34,000 sq. ft.)

Loge box seating and Loge Lounge circulation area
Conference Room
Mechanical/electrical/telecomm service areas
Food Service/ Pantry Area
Restrooms
Pantry
Storage
Lobby
Balcony overlook
Individual suites
Large Capacity Suite

LEVEL 4 - Suite level (estimated at 34,000 sq. ft.)

Individual Suites (cross out 18)
Loge Box seating (cross out 18)
Loge Lounge
Mechanical/electrical/telecomm areas
Storage
General use pantry
Custodial
Balcony overlook
Restrooms


LEVEL 5
Press Level (estimated at 34,000 sq. ft.)
Writing press area (seating 120)
Pantry
Mechanical/electrical/telecomm service areas
General use suites (6)
K-State radio
K-State coaches suite
Network Broadcast suite
Extra TV suite
Conference room
Sport's information offices (5)
Visiting coach suite
Visiting radio suite
Visiting AD suite
Scoreboard, video, PA & Production
Operations/ security command area
Replay Suite
Storage
Custodial Closet
General Circulation area
Restrooms


PRELIMINARY ESTIMATED PROJECT CONSTRUCTION BUDGET:

Site improvements (approximately 46,400 sq. ft.) $ 4,740,000
Infrastructure and site-work allowance $ 2,100,000
Stadium addition $ 53,160,000
Total Estimated Construction budget $ 60,000,000

[Lynch]

I just got tingly all over. Finally spending some money on our biggest revenue generator.

[Lynch]

OK I haven't heard anything about this in awhile and as most of you know I HATE our current press box.



Seriously this belongs in a trailer park.

[netsportsguy]

How fast time flies and state-of-art becomes "trailer park."  I'm excited about the proposed renovations, but I remember in 1992-93 when the press box was new, shiny and a jewel for the stadium.  It represented a turning point for K-State - spending money on athletics; and this was before the football was winning. 

[Lynch]

Well poor maintenance and a huge water stain running down the back side reveal it was made out of aluminum.