Tennessee AD John Currie details Neyland Stadium renovation, timeline
Tennessee Athletics Director John Currie outlined several details of a proposed $340 million renovation of Neyland Stadium on Thursday in a meeting with the University of Tennessee board of trustees. The athletics committee of the trustees unanimously approved the cost of Phase I of the plan, which increased from $106 million to $180 million.
The full board will consider the plans on Friday.
Construction is expected to begin the first phase in the summer of 2018, pending approval from the board and State Building Commission. It’s expected to be “substantially completed” by the 2020 season.
The goal is to keep the 100,000 plus capacity of the stadium while improving the fan experience, eliminating Gate 10 ramps, expanded space on the south end and a reconstruction of the east side of the stadium.
UT AD Currie is giving board committee an update on stadium renovations, says $340M cost is "reasonable & prudent" when consider replacement
— Rachel Ohm (@rachel_ohm) November 2, 2017
John Currie: "The Neyland Stadium renovation project will result in a 500% space increase for people on the south end of the stadium."
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UT AD Currie on Neyland renovation project: First phase of project will begin sometime in 2018, be substantially complete by 2020 season
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UT AD Currie on Neyland renovation project: Concession stand spaces will be improved for those working and often volunteering in them
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UT AD Currie on Neyland renovation project: phase two will include reconstruction of east side, which will be demo'd in phase one
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Plans for Neyland include eliminating Gate 10 ramps for easier path in and out of stadium, Currie says
— Rachel Ohm (@rachel_ohm) November 2, 2017