The cost of construction work at the University of Wisconsin's three most prominent athletic facilities weighs heavily into an 18% budget increase requested by the athletic department for the next fiscal year.
While operational expenses are projected to climb 3.5% in 2020-21 according to a budget passed unanimously Wednesday by the Athletic Board's Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee, funding for capital projects will more than double.
UW is set to embark on renovations to Camp Randall Stadium, the Kohl Center and the Field House in 2020, with a total price tag of around $130 million by completion of the work.