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Post by catamountalum04 on Oct 13, 2024 16:24:12 GMT -5
So the new press box and Chancellor's box will now be on the West side instead of the east? What will go where those things are now? Sounds like any changes on the east side will be down the road. In fact, the architect implied that the existing press box couldn’t be removed. If I remember correctly, the master plan calls for the upper part of the east side to be completely removed at some point they give any reason why it could not be removed? Also if the east side changes are down the road does that means the only thing we will see for a while is the new press box and chancellors box, no other changes ?
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Post by wcugrad95 on Oct 13, 2024 17:15:09 GMT -5
I think RetiredCat has commented that much of the East side stands are crumbling. I'd guess to remove the press box you really have to remove the entire upper stands (it will all have to come down, anyway).
If they are going to do the press box and chancellor's box on the West side, it seems like they would have to do signifcant work to the stands on that side to support it. Or build permanent structures behind the current stands to support it. So that would be a massive effort.
At this stage, I'd take anything they are willing to start.
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Post by Speedwell Cat on Oct 13, 2024 17:17:43 GMT -5
Sounds like any changes on the east side will be down the road. In fact, the architect implied that the existing press box couldn’t be removed. If I remember correctly, the master plan calls for the upper part of the east side to be completely removed at some point they give any reason why it could not be removed? Also if the east side changes are down the road does that means the only thing we will see for a while is the new press box and chancellors box, no other changes ? I’m no engineer, and she didn’t go into detail, but it sounded like it’s anchored into the structure in some way that prevents it from being simply lifted up like a box. The stages of construction as she and Alex described were broken into “bites” that will be initiated as funding allows. As I remember, it’s first a structure that more or less sits behind the west stands, and includes the press box, a chancellor’s “porch” and football offices, as well as a large covered area where the current food and restroom facilities are, that will serve the same purpose as it does now, but will be sort of a promenade of sorts. This entire structure can be more elaborate or less so, depending upon funding and contingencies, and they might bundle new lighting for the entire stadium into that project. As funding allows, the next priority will be a building in the northwest corner of the stadium that will house strength and conditioning and sports medicine, among other things. They will put a consolidated entrance into the stadium between that building and the west stands. After that Jordan-Philips Fieldhouse gets revamped. They’re gonna start construction either at the end of the season or in the spring, stop for next season, then resume and finish the first part before the ‘26 season. Sounds like they expect to have the foundation built in 25, then finish in 26.
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Post by Speedwell Cat on Oct 13, 2024 17:20:09 GMT -5
So the construction will begin after Thanksgiving.....Last home game 11/16/24 (VMI) Don’t know whether then or the spring.
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Post by Speedwell Cat on Oct 13, 2024 17:23:25 GMT -5
I think RetiredCat has commented that much of the East side stands are crumbling. I'd guess to remove the press box you really have to remove the entire upper stands (it will all have to come down, anyway). If they are going to do the press box and chancellor's box on the West side, it seems like they would have to do signifcant work to the stands on that side to support it. Or build permanent structures behind the current stands to support it. So that would be a massive effort. At this stage, I'd take anything they are willing to start. Sounds like the West stands were built with the assumption that this addition would take place eventually. So it sounds like a big construction project but not massive. The architectural firm seems to be planning for long-term development in phases and thinking ahead.
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Post by catamountalum04 on Oct 13, 2024 19:47:01 GMT -5
they give any reason why it could not be removed? Also if the east side changes are down the road does that means the only thing we will see for a while is the new press box and chancellors box, no other changes ? I’m no engineer, and she didn’t go into detail, but it sounded like it’s anchored into the structure in some way that prevents it from being simply lifted up like a box. The stages of construction as she and Alex described were broken into “bites” that will be initiated as funding allows. As I remember, it’s first a structure that more or less sits behind the west stands, and includes the press box, a chancellor’s “porch” and football offices, as well as a large covered area where the current food and restroom facilities are, that will serve the same purpose as it does now, but will be sort of a promenade of sorts. This entire structure can be more elaborate or less so, depending upon funding and contingencies, and they might bundle new lighting for the entire stadium into that project. As funding allows, the next priority will be a building in the northwest corner of the stadium that will house strength and conditioning and sports medicine, among other things. They will put a consolidated entrance into the stadium between that building and the west stands. After that Jordan-Philips Fieldhouse gets revamped. They’re gonna start construction either at the end of the season or in the spring, stop for next season, then resume and finish the first part before the ‘26 season. Sounds like they expect to have the foundation built in 25, then finish in 26. New lighting needs to happen for sure. A few night games esp in the hotter months would be nice
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Post by GaCat on Oct 13, 2024 23:01:35 GMT -5
Any extra fan seating on the east side construction project?
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Post by catamountalum04 on Oct 14, 2024 9:20:12 GMT -5
I wish the school would put a phase timeline up so we would know what was going to be built next assuming funding was there
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Post by CharlotteCat on Oct 14, 2024 10:10:32 GMT -5
I wish the school would put a phase timeline up so we would know what was going to be built next assuming funding was there Why would they start now, they haven't kept fans informed in the past. Maybe after they break ground, they will post something, I wouldn't look for anything prior to that, if then.
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Post by LCACAT on Oct 14, 2024 10:28:23 GMT -5
I wish the school would put a phase timeline up so we would know what was going to be built next assuming funding was there Why would they start now, they haven't kept fans informed in the past. Maybe after they break ground, they will post something, I wouldn't look for anything prior to that, if then. There's no timeline for the next phase until there is more money!!
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