The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors on Monday approved the athletics department's plans for a major upgrade and improvements at English Field at Union Park.
Estimated cost for the project is $18 million, which will be completed in time for the 2018 season, the 125th season of baseball at Virginia Tech. The Hokies will be able to continue to use the facility throughout the construction and the 2017 season.
A major gift of $3.5 million from Union Bank & Trust, announced in March, got the fund-raising effort off to a start. Financing will include a combination of donations and some debt service.