University of Memphis Athletics

Memphis Athletics Announces Facility Project Update
Jan 18, 2018 | Football
Project's first phase completion is spring of 2019.
University of Memphis Athletics Department
The University of Memphis Athletics Department today released updated information on the football facility project, to be built on the Park Avenue Campus. Turner Construction Company has been named general contractor, and the initial construction meeting was held today to discuss timeline, budget and details of the project. The completion of Phase I of the project will be in the Spring of 2019. Funds were issued for this first phase of the project on September 12, 2017, which includes coaches and staff offices, training rooms, recruiting room, meeting spaces, and the athletic training table. Pre-construction work begins this month, January, 2018, with public utilities, tree removal and ground testing in preparation for demolition. The collaborative design process of Phase II is being completed and will be presented to the Tennessee State Building Commission in the coming weeks to guarantee a seamless process. The Tennessee State Building Commission website will have additional details of the approved project elements. The website is located at https://www.tn.gov/osa/commissions/state-building-commission--sbc-.html.
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