The Oregon State athletic department put in their RFPs (request for proposal) to get the construction bids in order for the basketball practice and track facilities.
However, Beavers officials stress that this doesn’t mean construction is close.
Fundraising isn’t complete. The RFP is a future step that is being taken care of now so when the fundraising is ready, construction can begin quicker.
7 comments
ean says:
Apr 14, 2010
Does this mean they already have plans? Also I am all for mens track (not a fan myself, but the more options the better) making a comeback but weren't they just talking about cutting sports. Seems to me we should still be tightening the belt. Then again I have never looked inside the books.
ckirkpatrick says:
Apr 14, 2010
Plans have been ready for a while. Track specifically, I've posted a video of the artistic rendition. The Beavers know what they want in the basketball facility.
The building is going to be from fundraising. So it's not taking anything out the budget.
OSU never planned/wanted to cut sports. That was just De Carolis saying it could happen if funds/tickets weren't raised.
angrybeaver says:
Apr 14, 2010
Did Al leave any endowment for these projects?
ckirkpatrick says:
Apr 15, 2010
I heard there were talks that Reser would help out with the practice facility if needed. But, now it's too late.
aaron_ says:
Apr 15, 2010
hey Cliff can you repost here on the blog the artists rendering of the track facility. I must have missed that when you posted it. Thanks.
ckirkpatrick says:
Apr 15, 2010
Watch the video on this blog post:http://cliffkirkpatrick.mvourtown.com/2010/03/04/…
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Apr 15, 2010
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