After two decades of opening of the stadium, the field at east hartford needs a reboot.
A study of Rentschler stadium recommends 63 million dollars reinvestment for the improvement of the stadium.
Results of the study were presented this week to the Capital Region Development Authority.
It falls under the category of backdrop management that expires in June 2023.
UConn hired Jim Mora as to lead the program after the rebuilding of the stadium.
Rentschler Field.
Learn more
capital improvements.
Finance required for stadium improvement will be provided by the state money coming from the state bond commission.
Learn
More
The next legislative session convenes in January
when lawmakers will decide if the investment is worthy of tax-payer funds.
If the state provides less money for repairs
the CRDA will prioritize the litany of
needs and address the most vital repairs.
Rentschler Stadium, constructed on a land in East Hartford donated to the state by United Technologies.
The stadium was built at 92 million dollars and was launched in 2003.
Learn more
There have been rugby and other popular tournaments organised in the uconn stadium.
Dotted Diamond
Freimuth said:
"The events helped operate the building and drove the budget in a positive way".