Courtesy of Fox Sports News
Artist rendering of proposed changes to the O'Connell Center.
Artist rendering of proposed changes to the O'Connell Center.
Artist rendering of proposed changes to the O'Connell Center.
Artist rendering of proposed changes to the O'Connell Center.
Artist rendering of proposed changes to the O'Connell Center.

University of Florida green lights $45 million sports complex renovation

June 11, 2014
The UAA Board of Directors voted to begin the process of choosing a design firm, which it expects will take about 10 months.

The University of Florida and the University Athletic Association announced on Tuesday that they would proceed with a $45 million renovation to the 33-year-old O'Connell Center, beginning in March 2015.

The UAA Board of Directors voted to begin the process of choosing a design firm, which it expects will take about 10 months, Fox Sports News reported.

This will be the largest renovation project the complex has ever undergone.

Proposed changes include a redesigned main entrance, new concession stands, club seating and a club lounge, new chairs and bleachers, complete office and locker room renovations, as well technical updates including a new video board and sound system, and an overhaul of the arena’s infrastructure.

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