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re: How are the expansion projects coming? Part II
Posted on 8/12/15 at 3:02 pm to tREED3R
Posted on 8/12/15 at 3:02 pm to tREED3R
Also, the newest aerial photos of Commonwealth Stadium. It still looks like a mess around the stadium, but let it be noted that the new $45 million football only training facility is also under construction right beside the stadium, as well a complete overhaul of Alumni Drive (widening and new turnabouts) to the south of the stadium. Pretty much all work left on the stadium itself is interior finishing and exterior footprint work.
Admin. says it will be ready to go by the first game, but some things will still be in the finishing stages for a couple of weeks after the start of the season. Final paint and touch up work mainly.
the entire area around the stadium is going to have a completely different feel to it. Anyone that has been to a game at UK before will definitely notice a new and improved venue from all aspects.
We're finally getting football facilities to be proud of here at UK. May not be the largest, but they will certainly be top notch.
Old Photo for comparison.
Admin. says it will be ready to go by the first game, but some things will still be in the finishing stages for a couple of weeks after the start of the season. Final paint and touch up work mainly.
the entire area around the stadium is going to have a completely different feel to it. Anyone that has been to a game at UK before will definitely notice a new and improved venue from all aspects.
We're finally getting football facilities to be proud of here at UK. May not be the largest, but they will certainly be top notch.
Old Photo for comparison.
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Posted on 8/12/15 at 3:49 pm to tREED3R
I really like the esthetics of what UK has done at Commonwealth Stadium. It really looks great and cohesive inside and out compared to what is was just a short time ago. 
Posted on 8/12/15 at 5:22 pm to tREED3R
Looking good! Do you know if there are any future plans to build a duplicate tower on the other stands ala Neyland Stadium?
If UK ever did that, they'd be up among the leaders in suites. Kyle Field has 114 and Neyland Stadium has around 120. UK could easily pass Kyle Field's suite totals and mebbe Neyland Stadium's as well.
If UK ever did that, they'd be up among the leaders in suites. Kyle Field has 114 and Neyland Stadium has around 120. UK could easily pass Kyle Field's suite totals and mebbe Neyland Stadium's as well.
Posted on 8/13/15 at 11:24 am to tREED3R
Thanks for the pics.
I was enjoying looking at all the new stadium pics, and then I got to the last one, with the old metal Commonwealth Stadium sign facing towards S. Limestone and all the people milling about, and I instantly felt a chill of fall breeze in my spine, and felt like I should have a plastic cup of Evan Williams in hand.
Lots of good memories in Lex.
I was enjoying looking at all the new stadium pics, and then I got to the last one, with the old metal Commonwealth Stadium sign facing towards S. Limestone and all the people milling about, and I instantly felt a chill of fall breeze in my spine, and felt like I should have a plastic cup of Evan Williams in hand.
Lots of good memories in Lex.
Posted on 9/2/15 at 2:42 pm to tREED3R
New Recruiting Room (Attached patio can be seen in second photo.)
Suite Level
Press Box Level
Loft Club Space and Patio
Field Level Club
Interior view of south side upgrades. (New Suite and Press Box Tower, and Loge
This post was edited on 9/2/15 at 2:44 pm
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