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Pratt & Whitney Stadium Comprehensive Building Assessment Executive Summary
-> The four most critical capital investments include:
1) Roof replacement in the Tower Building and roof repairs in certain outbuildings.
2) Technology upgrades to make the building more compatible and user friendly for UConn,
event producers and broadcasters, as well as safer, more efficient and more welcoming to
patrons.
3) Investments to counter the wear and tear of twenty years to elevators, concourse areas,
walkways, stairwell and various mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) systems; and
4) Life cycle replacements related to irrigation and drainage systems on the playing field and to
the overall site
Populous estimates that over the next five years, investments are expected to cost $63.3 million and can be phased over several state capital budget cycles with an initial budget projection of $24 million for the upcoming 2023-25 biennial budget. <-
-> Major Deficiencies
1)
Roofs - The Stadium facility includes ten separate buildings, including the central Tower. No major deficiencies were found on seven of the building roofs. The thermoplastic polyolefin single-ply membrane on the roof of the Tower, however, is original to the building and is in very poor condition. Moisture leaks into the building’s interior have occurred. The other two buildings cited are linked by an expansion joint and the membrane over that joint has detached and the area is no longer watertight.
Populous recommends replacing the Tower roofing membrane and installing a new membrane over the expansion joint linking the other two buildings cited. Populous did caution that the need to relocate cell tower antennas currently located on the Tower roof is expected to add to the complexity and cost of the roof replacement.
2)
Technology / Security - Capital budgets have been insufficient for the Stadium to secure and maintain the technology required for a first-class Division I facility. The presence of outdated technology impedes not only game day operations (e.g., IT, sound, video production, broadcast capabilities), but also the State’s ability to operate the Stadium in a safe and responsible manner.
The most visible example is in the area of security. The Stadium’s video surveillance system has been updated over the years in an ad hoc manner. It is comprised of both analog and IP-based cameras of which 18 of the 35 cameras on site are not currently functioning properly. The parking lot cameras, which were installed in 2016, do not have reliable wireless connectivity to the building network for monitoring. There is no active video recording system for surveillance, which poses an issue in operational functionality. Deficiencies in the building’s access control system, intercom system and motion detectors were also noted.
Populous recommends replacing the video surveillance system management and adding new Network Video Recording (NVR). Replacement of existing cameras and cabling and the addition of new pole-mounted cameras in the parking lots were also suggested. Additional recommendations included the replacement of the existing access system and installation of new access controls to certain back of house spaces.
3)
Architecture - Cosmetic damage caused by daily wear and maintenance operations, as well as more substantial damage caused by environmental exposure and end of life cycles, has occurred in the building. These deficiencies include rust and water damage on outside stairs, railings, ticket windows, signage and ceiling tiles, cracked asphalt and deteriorating concrete sealant. Entry lobbies and related graphics are outdated.
Recommendations include the sanding and repainting of rusted metal stairs and railings along with the replacement of old signage and concourse asphalt. Ticket window layout should be assessed and windows replaced, while entry lobbies should be updated.
3)
Playing Field and Site - Irrigation piping under and around the playing field is original to the building and is at the end of its useful life. Perimeter trench drains are damaged and need to be replaced. The asphalt track around the field is too narrow for maintenance and game day operations and it displays significant cracking and gaps left from the installation of underground conduits. Asphalt parking lots also display significant cracking.
Populous recommends that the replacement of underground piping should be undertaken at such time when the playing field is next replaced. Asphalt should be repaired along the field perimeter and in the parking lots. <-
Much more detail in link above and within…
Pratt & Whitney Stadium Report – Volume 1
Pratt & Whitney Stadium Report – Volume 2