2011–2013 Renovation
The stadium had developed numerous structural problems, particularly in the lower bowl, caused by age and the continually moist weather. At a cost of $260 million, the renovation began on November 7, 2011, with the goal of being completed in time for the 2013 season. The demolition of the roof began on December 20, 2011. The team is playing at CenturyLink Field until construction is completed.
The new Husky Stadium is being developed by Wright Runstad & Company, designed by 360 Architects, and constructed by Turner Construction company.The new stadium is the first and primary income source of a completely remodeled athletic district which includes a new $19 million Husky Ballpark, a new track and field stadium, renovated soccer stadium, $50 million basketball operations and practice facility and recently completed projects such as the Husky Legends Center, the Connibear Shellhouse and Alaska Airlines Arena renovations, and the construction of the Dempsey Indoor facility. This major remodel of the athletic village is coinciding with construction for an underground station for a northern extension of the Link Light Rail system and a planned replacement of the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge.
The stadium project is expected to consist of a new grand concourse, individual student entry and seating section, enclosed west end of the stadium, replacement of bleachers with individual seating, removal of the track, new press box, private loge and suite seating, lowering of the field by 4 ft, video and audio system, football offices, permanent seating in the east end zone, and new and improved amenities, concession stands and bathrooms throughout. Previous plans have called for open concourses allowing spectators to still view the action on the field while browsing the concession stands. The new seating capacity will be lowered to 71,900. Along with the Husky Stadium remodel, new parking garages will be constructed as well as renovated facilities throughout the athletic village.
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