University's plans for $140 million expansion to football stadium revealed
We know that everything is bigger in Texas.
When you’re talking about the University of Texas football program, well, that’s on an entirely different level.
The school has released a “request for qualifications document” necessary for a massive expansion of Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
Featured in the proposal is the death of Godzilla.
Well, technically, “Godzillatron,” which was hailed as the largest scoreboard in the world when it was built in 2006.
With the scoreboard being dismantled, the south end zone will have a whole new look.
As Brian Davis of the Austin American-Statesman reports, the university is planning on taking advantage of the newfound space, building, among other things, a new concourse, exclusive suites, private parking and an area belonging to the Longhorn Network.
The renovation even has something for coach Tom Herman (assuming he’s still there when construction is finished).
He and his staff will be have a complete view of the field from their new offices, an enhancement in recruiting as well as serving a practical use.
The stadium will also have new sports medicine and nutrition areas and a hydrotherapy pool, according to Davis.
The request for qualifications document states that UT must issue its formal request for proposals by May 16.
A small group of firms will submit their bids by May 29.
Once a company is chosen in late June, construction could be set to begin in 2019.
Should that happen, the Longhorns would theoretically be ready to kick off the new-look field by the start of the 2021 season.
The estimated cost of the overhaul is about $140 million.
Yes, everything is bigger in the Lone Star State.
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