$250 million remodel kicks off at Husky Stadium
Nov 7, 2011, 2:25 PM | Updated: 3:51 pm
Backhoes, dump trucks and jackhammers have replaced football players, cheerleaders, and rabid Dawg fans.
Work began Monday morning on the $250 million remodel of Husky Stadium in Seattle. Led by UW president Michael Young, athletic director Scott Woodward and head football coach Steve Sarkesian, ground was broken at the west end of the facility, where much of the improvements and changes will take place.
Over the next 18 months, the old north side of the stadium will be torn down and replaced. Crews will remove the moat and running track. The playing surface will be lowered by four feet. The field will also be shifted seven feet north to optimize seat values and sightlines.
The project cost is being covered with private donations, ticket sales, luxury suite sales and other sources. No taxpayer money will be used.
Wright Runstad & Company is in charge of the renovation. Football offices, weight rooms and locker rooms will all be located in the new west end zone.
The east end zone will also be a permanent structure instead of temporary bleachers.
The Huskies will play the Cougars in the Apple Cup game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle Nov. 26. All Washington 2012 home games will be in that building during the Husky Stadium project.
