UNC System Board of Governors today gave approval for $20M renovation and addition to NC State's Doak Field. Up form original $15M plan unveiled in 2022 and previously approved by BoG.
— Brian Murphy (@murphsturph) April 18, 2024
This is only a guess but I'm almost sure it's the costs have gone up. It's shocking how much construction costs have risen.metcalfmafia said:
Anyone know if there are additional things being added with this change or did costs go up 5 mil?
metcalfmafia said:
Anyone know if there are additional things being added with this change or did costs go up 5 mil?
Awesome! Thanks man. Curious what those will be!matracey said:metcalfmafia said:
Anyone know if there are additional things being added with this change or did costs go up 5 mil?
"Along with the original plans laid out for the Doak Field facelift, there will be new additions planned for the final two phases. PP has confirmed there will also be an additional improvements made to the stadium through the extra influx of money to the project, which are expected to be announced later."
So sounds like yes but don't know what they are yet
78wilsonpack said:This is only a guess but I'm almost sure it's the costs have gone up. It's shocking how much construction costs have risen.metcalfmafia said:
Anyone know if there are additional things being added with this change or did costs go up 5 mil?
They did install bar tables on both concourses a few weeks ago.Nairo said:
Excellent news. The original renovation plans were underwhelming in my opinion, but the extraordinary success of the department and efforts from Corrigan and Broussard should be commended to outperform on the fundraising. I think Doak can and should be a crown jewel facility that welcomes fans, students and alumni back to campus for lots of occasions under great spring weather. Let's go!
Things I'd like to see:
- awning over the main grandstands that is erected and extends over the concessions concourse
- raised platform seating in the outfield connected to the beer garden in left field
- tear down the press box and rebuild above seating to expand capacity behind home plate
The latter is probably not feasible with the available funding.
Nairo said:
Excellent news. The original renovation plans were underwhelming in my opinion, but the extraordinary success of the department and efforts from Corrigan and Broussard should be commended to outperform on the fundraising. I think Doak can and should be a crown jewel facility that welcomes fans, students and alumni back to campus for lots of occasions under great spring weather. Let's go!
Things I'd like to see:
- awning over the main grandstands that is erected and extends over the concessions concourse
- raised platform seating in the outfield connected to the beer garden in left field
- tear down the press box and rebuild above seating to expand capacity behind home plate
The latter is probably not feasible with the available funding.
Northernpack11 said:Nairo said:
Excellent news. The original renovation plans were underwhelming in my opinion, but the extraordinary success of the department and efforts from Corrigan and Broussard should be commended to outperform on the fundraising. I think Doak can and should be a crown jewel facility that welcomes fans, students and alumni back to campus for lots of occasions under great spring weather. Let's go!
Things I'd like to see:
- awning over the main grandstands that is erected and extends over the concessions concourse
- raised platform seating in the outfield connected to the beer garden in left field
- tear down the press box and rebuild above seating to expand capacity behind home plate
The latter is probably not feasible with the available funding.
We had that option but I heard avent wanted a facility near Carter Finley. So we ended up with nothing in typical nc state fashion.
