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UConn's Gampel Pavilion could see $100 million renovation project under new proposal (Mike Anthony)

Since the early 1990's federal funds have been used to subsidize contaminated soil remediation and brownfield restoration. I don't doubt that any soil that had been contaminated (even if it had occurred many decades earlier) by petroleum or other chemicals or other forms of industrial waste would have had to have been professionally removed with the disposal fully documented. I also know (from what the companies that I've worked for during the past quarter century) that federal funds would have covered nearly the entirety of the costs (depending on the situation, 85%-95% if documented and supervised correctly).

I know of a handful of such projects within the northeast and numerous other projects throughout the rust belt where anywhere from $10mm to $45mm (per project) was funded by federal grants through DEEP. If the cost of doing this for the site work at Rentschler Field wasn't almost fully subsidized, someone didn't do their job (which is entirely possible).
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-> UConn officials have submitted a request to the Board of Trustees ahead of a Wednesday meeting to approve a revised planning budget of $1.6 million – an increase of $1.125 million over the previously approved budget.

The funding will support planning for a major Gampel Pavilion renovation, “with the goal of modernizing the facility and creating more revenue-generating” opportunities within the arena, which opened in 1990 and has 171,000 square feet of space, according to the university. <-
 
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“… and conducting a wi-fi survey and installing the first phase of wi-fi improvements and equipment upgrades.”

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For 1.1 million in construction cost, I'd like to think we would get more than just upgraded seating and Wi-Fi. It will be interesting to see the details on what's being proposed. I'd love to see an exterior concourse, improved bathrooms, and concessions. An exterior concourse would also allow for additional seating.
 
was the additional $650MM that was requested fully approved?
$625 million was approved.

UConn 2000 infrastructure program extension
“In May 2024, legislators approved a $4.4 billion bond bill that includes a four-year extension of the UConn 2000 infrastructure program. The extension includes $625 million in new bonding, and UConn is required to raise an additional $100 million in philanthropic commitments and gifts by June 30, 2031. The funding will be used to update STEM infrastructure, address deferred maintenance, and renovate Gampel Pavilion and athletic facilities.”
 
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I don’t care what they do as long as they preserve those precious Enzo Patoni tiles, may he forever rest in peace.
Millions. Billions. Those Patoni tiles are priceless. You will not find them at Cameron. Or at the Rupp. Or even at the Civic Center. They are irreplaceable.
 
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Are there any Renderings or Plans that have been released? How could they estimate $100M w/o them?
 
Are there any Renderings or Plans that have been released? How could they estimate $100M w/o them?
Public record if received by any City departments. Call the Building Department or Engineering Office
 
Background:https://the-boneyard.com/threads/re...enovations-has-gone-out-for-bid.204474/page-2


Well at least we know the project will be done quickly. No way someone from Scottsdale, AZ or Charlotte, NC is going to want to spend an entire winter in Storrs, CT. :)
 
Background:https://the-boneyard.com/threads/re...enovations-has-gone-out-for-bid.204474/page-2


So are they still gonna reseat Gampel? Seems like the work won’t even start till next season
 
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Background:https://the-boneyard.com/threads/re...enovations-has-gone-out-for-bid.204474/page-2


impressive college facility resume
 
Give Gampel an appropriate farewell and build something designed this century. Or something worthy of any architectural significance. Just get rid of it. It's not like it has any redeeming qualities like the Bridge on the River Kwai

 
Email went out to season ticket holders around 3 pm. It looks like prices are increasing between 3% - 13% depending on location. They also announced price increases for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 seasons. Lower bowl seats will be cushioned at Gampel (except for student section). Premium lower bowl sideline (center 4 sections on either side of court) will be 3 - 4 inches wider. Not much detail about XL Center seating.

Seat selection process will be May 19 - June 13. Single timeslot covers all locations. Not sure how they determine that if your ranking is different for different venues.

https://tickets.uconnhuskies.com/basketball/
 
Can't wait to see how much money they're asking for in < two months

Only to move me back because of mega donors

The price of WINNING
 
Email went out to season ticket holders around 3 pm. It looks like prices are increasing between 3% - 13% depending on location. They also announced price increases for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 seasons. Lower bowl seats will be cushioned at Gampel (except for student section). Premium lower bowl sideline (center 4 sections on either side of court) will be 3 - 4 inches wider. Not much detail about XL Center seating.

Seat selection process will be May 19 - June 13. Single timeslot covers all locations. Not sure how they determine that if your ranking is different for different venues.

https://tickets.uconnhuskies.com/basketball/
by 2027-28 season, all in cost per lower sideline seat per game will be $271 at XL and $293 at Gampel
 
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