Projects to clean up the exterior of the University of Wisconsin Field House and construct a new plaza outside its south doors have been given a thumbs-up.
Jason King, UW's senior associate athletic director for capital projects and operations, told the Athletic Board's finance, facilities and operations committee on Wednesday that the work, totaling just under $6 million, was approved by the State Building Commission.
An exterior renovation to the 88-year-old building will include new, historically accurate doors and windows that will increase energy efficiency. The price tag was reported at $2.995 million, 92% of which will be paid for from UW athletics gift funds.