(12-31-2022 01:06 PM)Ewglenn Wrote:  What facility projects is your school working on? We’re breaking ground on our new football center on 1/19/23.

(12-31-2022 05:45 PM)topper1296 Wrote:  Here is a thread and articles about the new WKU facilities.

https://csnbbs.com/thread-946246.html

Indoor practice facility for football and a new press box for football stadium.
https://wkuherald.com/67339/news/regents-give-go-ahead-for-four-major-building-projects/

New facilities for softball and women's soccer.
https://www.wbko.com/2022/08/31/new-indoor-facility-is-coming-wku-softballsoccer/

New playing floor for volleyball (not technically a new facility, but great addition to our Top 25 vball program).
https://www.wbko.com/2022/07/26/wku-volleyball-unveils-new-volleyball-court/

(12-31-2022 01:06 PM)Ewglenn Wrote:  What facility projects is your school working on? We’re breaking ground on our new football center on 1/19/23.

Quote:LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KTSM) – The New Mexico State Board of Regents approved a bond issuance on Thursday that will, in part, finance a new, $15 million locker room facility for the Aggies’ football team.

The Board approved revenue bonds totaling $28.5 million that will be used for four facility improvement projects across campus, which includes a $15 million locker room addition inside Aggie Memorial Stadium, in the north end zone across from the Hall of Legends.

The facility will not only feature a football locker room, but a nutrition center; mental health facility; and athletic training facilities that other athletes besides football players will be able to use.

With New Mexico State set to join Conference USA in 2023, the facilities upgrade is not only much-needed; it will help the Aggies be more competitive.

“One of the things about having a successful football program is it raises awareness for the institution, which raises ticket sales, which helps us be more self-sufficient,” said NMSU director of athletics Mario Moccia. “That’s a big thing because having that locker room and that facility is something that recruits look at. Rising tides lift all boats; we need that, it’ll help the football program and all of our facilities as we enter into Conference USA.”

The bonds will be paid for by student fees, but in doing so, the students will not incur any extra charges than they’re already paying currently. The bonds will be paid off over the course of 20 years. The Board of Regents approved the bond issuance unanimously.

The Pan American Center will also get some upgrades through the bond, though not at the request of the athletic department, as it is not operated by athletics, but by special events. The arena’s improvements will be $1.2 million to replace retractable seating in the lower bowl; $1.2 million to replace arena seats in the lower bowl; and $900,000 for upper bowl and sound system improvements.

Quote:The Pan American Center will have a different look when a new section of suites and a premium club seating area located on the north end debuts in fall 2022. An anonymous $2.9 million philanthropic gift to the NMSU Foundation, which will benefit Aggie athletics, funded the construction that began in March 2022.

Prior to the new project, the Pan Am Center boasted just one premium seating option for Aggie men’s basketball. The changes will increase the facility’s premium seating capacity to benefit all three Aggie teams who call the Pan Am Center home — men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball.

“In the pantheon of individual private giving to Aggie athletics in our 100-year history, this is comparable only to the gift made by Stan Fulton to create our athletics center,” says Director of Athletics Mario Moccia. “The added significance of this gift is that the project will result in a lifelong revenue stream for the Department of Athletics.”

The Pan Am Center will now have a total of six suites. Three suites will be built on each end of the north side, and in between the two sections of suites will be a 32-seat club section. Directly behind the 32-seat club section, a club area will be available to club ticket holders and groups during Aggie games.

Suites have been leased to groups on a multi-year basis and provide excellent vantage points to attend the various concerts and events held at the Pan Am Center throughout each year.

“I cannot thank our anonymous donor enough for not just this gift, but for the enterprising business acumen provided on this project that will help our 400 Aggie student-athletes in perpetuity,” Moccia says. “The Pan American Center has an incredible history and with projects such as this, as well as our newly-installed video board, we have been able to continue modernizing the facility in ways that will give a new generation of Aggie fans opportunities to create everlasting memories.”

(01-03-2023 03:28 PM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote:  NMSU has over $1million for new turf for the football stadium.

NM State Board of Regents approve bond to build new $15 million football locker room

Quote:LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KTSM) – The New Mexico State Board of Regents approved a bond issuance on Thursday that will, in part, finance a new, $15 million locker room facility for the Aggies’ football team.

The Board approved revenue bonds totaling $28.5 million that will be used for four facility improvement projects across campus, which includes a $15 million locker room addition inside Aggie Memorial Stadium, in the north end zone across from the Hall of Legends.

The facility will not only feature a football locker room, but a nutrition center; mental health facility; and athletic training facilities that other athletes besides football players will be able to use.

With New Mexico State set to join Conference USA in 2023, the facilities upgrade is not only much-needed; it will help the Aggies be more competitive.

“One of the things about having a successful football program is it raises awareness for the institution, which raises ticket sales, which helps us be more self-sufficient,” said NMSU director of athletics Mario Moccia. “That’s a big thing because having that locker room and that facility is something that recruits look at. Rising tides lift all boats; we need that, it’ll help the football program and all of our facilities as we enter into Conference USA.”

The bonds will be paid for by student fees, but in doing so, the students will not incur any extra charges than they’re already paying currently. The bonds will be paid off over the course of 20 years. The Board of Regents approved the bond issuance unanimously.

The Pan American Center will also get some upgrades through the bond, though not at the request of the athletic department, as it is not operated by athletics, but by special events. The arena’s improvements will be $1.2 million to replace retractable seating in the lower bowl; $1.2 million to replace arena seats in the lower bowl; and $900,000 for upper bowl and sound system improvements.

Also in the Pan American Center recently opened its new suites.



Suite view: $2.9 million gift funds new Pan American Center construction project

Quote:The Pan American Center will have a different look when a new section of suites and a premium club seating area located on the north end debuts in fall 2022. An anonymous $2.9 million philanthropic gift to the NMSU Foundation, which will benefit Aggie athletics, funded the construction that began in March 2022.

Prior to the new project, the Pan Am Center boasted just one premium seating option for Aggie men’s basketball. The changes will increase the facility’s premium seating capacity to benefit all three Aggie teams who call the Pan Am Center home — men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball.

“In the pantheon of individual private giving to Aggie athletics in our 100-year history, this is comparable only to the gift made by Stan Fulton to create our athletics center,” says Director of Athletics Mario Moccia. “The added significance of this gift is that the project will result in a lifelong revenue stream for the Department of Athletics.”

The Pan Am Center will now have a total of six suites. Three suites will be built on each end of the north side, and in between the two sections of suites will be a 32-seat club section. Directly behind the 32-seat club section, a club area will be available to club ticket holders and groups during Aggie games.

Suites have been leased to groups on a multi-year basis and provide excellent vantage points to attend the various concerts and events held at the Pan Am Center throughout each year.

“I cannot thank our anonymous donor enough for not just this gift, but for the enterprising business acumen provided on this project that will help our 400 Aggie student-athletes in perpetuity,” Moccia says. “The Pan American Center has an incredible history and with projects such as this, as well as our newly-installed video board, we have been able to continue modernizing the facility in ways that will give a new generation of Aggie fans opportunities to create everlasting memories.”

All suites are sold out.

(01-03-2023 03:28 PM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote:  NMSU has over $1million for new turf for the football stadium.

NM State Board of Regents approve bond to build new $15 million football locker room

Quote:LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KTSM) – The New Mexico State Board of Regents approved a bond issuance on Thursday that will, in part, finance a new, $15 million locker room facility for the Aggies’ football team.

The Board approved revenue bonds totaling $28.5 million that will be used for four facility improvement projects across campus, which includes a $15 million locker room addition inside Aggie Memorial Stadium, in the north end zone across from the Hall of Legends.

The facility will not only feature a football locker room, but a nutrition center; mental health facility; and athletic training facilities that other athletes besides football players will be able to use.

With New Mexico State set to join Conference USA in 2023, the facilities upgrade is not only much-needed; it will help the Aggies be more competitive.

“One of the things about having a successful football program is it raises awareness for the institution, which raises ticket sales, which helps us be more self-sufficient,” said NMSU director of athletics Mario Moccia. “That’s a big thing because having that locker room and that facility is something that recruits look at. Rising tides lift all boats; we need that, it’ll help the football program and all of our facilities as we enter into Conference USA.”

The bonds will be paid for by student fees, but in doing so, the students will not incur any extra charges than they’re already paying currently. The bonds will be paid off over the course of 20 years. The Board of Regents approved the bond issuance unanimously.

The Pan American Center will also get some upgrades through the bond, though not at the request of the athletic department, as it is not operated by athletics, but by special events. The arena’s improvements will be $1.2 million to replace retractable seating in the lower bowl; $1.2 million to replace arena seats in the lower bowl; and $900,000 for upper bowl and sound system improvements.

Also in the Pan American Center recently opened its new suites.



Suite view: $2.9 million gift funds new Pan American Center construction project

Quote:The Pan American Center will have a different look when a new section of suites and a premium club seating area located on the north end debuts in fall 2022. An anonymous $2.9 million philanthropic gift to the NMSU Foundation, which will benefit Aggie athletics, funded the construction that began in March 2022.

Prior to the new project, the Pan Am Center boasted just one premium seating option for Aggie men’s basketball. The changes will increase the facility’s premium seating capacity to benefit all three Aggie teams who call the Pan Am Center home — men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball.

“In the pantheon of individual private giving to Aggie athletics in our 100-year history, this is comparable only to the gift made by Stan Fulton to create our athletics center,” says Director of Athletics Mario Moccia. “The added significance of this gift is that the project will result in a lifelong revenue stream for the Department of Athletics.”

The Pan Am Center will now have a total of six suites. Three suites will be built on each end of the north side, and in between the two sections of suites will be a 32-seat club section. Directly behind the 32-seat club section, a club area will be available to club ticket holders and groups during Aggie games.

Suites have been leased to groups on a multi-year basis and provide excellent vantage points to attend the various concerts and events held at the Pan Am Center throughout each year.

“I cannot thank our anonymous donor enough for not just this gift, but for the enterprising business acumen provided on this project that will help our 400 Aggie student-athletes in perpetuity,” Moccia says. “The Pan American Center has an incredible history and with projects such as this, as well as our newly-installed video board, we have been able to continue modernizing the facility in ways that will give a new generation of Aggie fans opportunities to create everlasting memories.”

All suites are sold out.

(01-03-2023 10:42 PM)Ewglenn Wrote:  

(01-03-2023 03:28 PM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote:  NMSU has over $1million for new turf for the football stadium.

NM State Board of Regents approve bond to build new $15 million football locker room

Quote:LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KTSM) – The New Mexico State Board of Regents approved a bond issuance on Thursday that will, in part, finance a new, $15 million locker room facility for the Aggies’ football team.

The Board approved revenue bonds totaling $28.5 million that will be used for four facility improvement projects across campus, which includes a $15 million locker room addition inside Aggie Memorial Stadium, in the north end zone across from the Hall of Legends.

The facility will not only feature a football locker room, but a nutrition center; mental health facility; and athletic training facilities that other athletes besides football players will be able to use.

With New Mexico State set to join Conference USA in 2023, the facilities upgrade is not only much-needed; it will help the Aggies be more competitive.

“One of the things about having a successful football program is it raises awareness for the institution, which raises ticket sales, which helps us be more self-sufficient,” said NMSU director of athletics Mario Moccia. “That’s a big thing because having that locker room and that facility is something that recruits look at. Rising tides lift all boats; we need that, it’ll help the football program and all of our facilities as we enter into Conference USA.”

The bonds will be paid for by student fees, but in doing so, the students will not incur any extra charges than they’re already paying currently. The bonds will be paid off over the course of 20 years. The Board of Regents approved the bond issuance unanimously.

The Pan American Center will also get some upgrades through the bond, though not at the request of the athletic department, as it is not operated by athletics, but by special events. The arena’s improvements will be $1.2 million to replace retractable seating in the lower bowl; $1.2 million to replace arena seats in the lower bowl; and $900,000 for upper bowl and sound system improvements.

Also in the Pan American Center recently opened its new suites.



Suite view: $2.9 million gift funds new Pan American Center construction project

Quote:The Pan American Center will have a different look when a new section of suites and a premium club seating area located on the north end debuts in fall 2022. An anonymous $2.9 million philanthropic gift to the NMSU Foundation, which will benefit Aggie athletics, funded the construction that began in March 2022.

Prior to the new project, the Pan Am Center boasted just one premium seating option for Aggie men’s basketball. The changes will increase the facility’s premium seating capacity to benefit all three Aggie teams who call the Pan Am Center home — men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball.

“In the pantheon of individual private giving to Aggie athletics in our 100-year history, this is comparable only to the gift made by Stan Fulton to create our athletics center,” says Director of Athletics Mario Moccia. “The added significance of this gift is that the project will result in a lifelong revenue stream for the Department of Athletics.”

The Pan Am Center will now have a total of six suites. Three suites will be built on each end of the north side, and in between the two sections of suites will be a 32-seat club section. Directly behind the 32-seat club section, a club area will be available to club ticket holders and groups during Aggie games.

Suites have been leased to groups on a multi-year basis and provide excellent vantage points to attend the various concerts and events held at the Pan Am Center throughout each year.

“I cannot thank our anonymous donor enough for not just this gift, but for the enterprising business acumen provided on this project that will help our 400 Aggie student-athletes in perpetuity,” Moccia says. “The Pan American Center has an incredible history and with projects such as this, as well as our newly-installed video board, we have been able to continue modernizing the facility in ways that will give a new generation of Aggie fans opportunities to create everlasting memories.”

All suites are sold out.

What’s in the building at the other end of the stadium? Where is the weight room located? What’s the plans for the old locker rooms (not sure where those are now or if they will be torn down).

(01-01-2023 10:29 AM)Ewglenn Wrote:  

(12-31-2022 05:45 PM)topper1296 Wrote:  Here is a thread and articles about the new WKU facilities.

https://csnbbs.com/thread-946246.html

Indoor practice facility for football and a new press box for football stadium.
https://wkuherald.com/67339/news/regents-give-go-ahead-for-four-major-building-projects/

New facilities for softball and women's soccer.
https://www.wbko.com/2022/08/31/new-indoor-facility-is-coming-wku-softballsoccer/

New playing floor for volleyball (not technically a new facility, but great addition to our Top 25 vball program).
https://www.wbko.com/2022/07/26/wku-volleyball-unveils-new-volleyball-court/

When are the football ones happening? 6 million isn’t a lot for a press box. What’s the plan there?

(01-06-2023 05:28 PM)olliebaba Wrote:  Will visiting teams to Enemas U. be allowed to use the new locker rooms too? If I remember correctly a few years back the UTEP football team had to use tents outside because of the lack of locker rooms. Do you remember?

(01-06-2023 05:28 PM)olliebaba Wrote:  Will visiting teams to Enemas U. be allowed to use the new locker rooms too? If I remember correctly a few years back the UTEP football team had to use tents outside because of the lack of locker rooms. Do you remember?

(01-06-2023 06:15 PM)Ewglenn Wrote:  

(01-06-2023 05:28 PM)olliebaba Wrote:  Will visiting teams to Enemas U. be allowed to use the new locker rooms too? If I remember correctly a few years back the UTEP football team had to use tents outside because of the lack of locker rooms. Do you remember?

I feel like I remember reading that too.

(12-31-2022 02:02 PM)Frontierman Wrote:  At the moment Liberty is done making improvements to our football facilities (I genuinely have no clue what we would improve). We are almost complete with another indoor practice facility for our non revenue sports… Every time I think we are done building, they find another project so I'm sure something else will be announced soon.

(01-06-2023 05:28 PM)olliebaba Wrote:  Will visiting teams to Enemas U. be allowed to use the new locker rooms too? If I remember correctly a few years back the UTEP football team had to use tents outside because of the lack of locker rooms. Do you remember?