Funding has been approved for the first set of renovations of Cessna Stadium.
The University of Board of Trustees approved the funding of phase 1A and 1B for the capital improvement plan Tuesday morning. The project will cost approximately $11.8 million dollars.
Phase 1A is predicted to start in August 2023. Renovations during this phase will include underground utility work, a bermed grass seating area for spectators, free-standing field lights, ticket pavilion, restroom and storage buildings and a plaza.
Phase 1B is planned to start in June 2024. A reconfiguration of the eight lane track will widen the current field to accommodate a regulation-sized soccer field.