University of Connecticut Athletic District Development
4. Notice of Scoping for University of Connecticut Athletic District Improvements
Municipality where proposed project might be located: Mansfield
Address of Possible Project Location: Jim Calhoun Way on the University of Connecticut Storrs Campus, Mansfield, Connecticut
Project Description:
UConn proposes to construct improvements to the Athletic District in order to renovate and improve aging facilities consistent with NCAA Division I requirements. The 2015 Campus Master Plan identified a need for special use facilities and new athletic venues at the University. New stadium projects for soccer, baseball, softball, and throwing were identified as Master Plan priorities to be completed by 2020. The proposed improvements will provide special use facilities towards meeting the prioritized needs. Proposed improvements include:
- In-situ construction of a new competition soccer pitch and new seating;
- Construction of a new softball field surface and seating in or near its existing location;
- Relocation and construction of new baseball field and seating;
- Construction of a +/-54,000 square foot Performance Center including locker rooms, concessions, weight training, sports medicine, restrooms, and administrative offices for soccer, baseball, and softball;
- Construction of a sound barrier for the chillers at the Frietas Ice Forum;
- Minor improvements to the throwing area; and
- Relocation of practice soccer field and maintenance facility to present location of baseball field.
New construction associated with this project will incorporate best practices of sustainability with a minimum goal of LEED Gold certified.
Project Maps: Click here to view a map of the project area. Click here to view a conceptual map of the proposed Athletic District improvements.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: October 20, 2017
There will be a Public Scoping Meeting for this project at:
DATE: October 10, 2017
TIME: 7:00 p.m. (Doors will be open at 6:30 pm)
PLACE: Conference Room B of UConn's Facilities Operations & Building Services, 25 LeDoyt Road, Storrs, CT
Written comments should be sent to:
| Name: | Paul Ferri, Environmental Compliance Professional |
| Agency: | University of Connecticut, Office of Environmental Policy |
| Address: | 31 LeDoyt Road, Unit 3055, Storrs, CT 06269-3055 |
| Fax: | (860) 486-5477 |
| E-Mail: | paul.ferri@uconn.edu |
If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:
| Name: | Paul Ferri, Environmental Compliance Professional |
| Agency: | UConn Office of Environmental Policy |