Louisiana Athletics Receives $2 Million Gift From IBERIABANK/First Horizon

[LaCajunsFan]

Demo/construction will start on December 5th

For true, or are you just speculating/wishing?

[CharlieK]

For true, or are you just speculating/wishing?

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[ZoomZoom]

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“ “If we can get the design done by next summer and then start turning earth over then,” he told The Daily Advertiser on Wednesday, “that would be ideal for us.”

And don’t forget the bid process.

[LaCajunsFan]

“ “If we can get the design done by next summer and then start turning earth over then,” he told The Daily Advertiser on Wednesday, “that would be ideal for us.”

And don’t forget the bid process.

Right. If the design isn't even completed yet I don't think there is a chance in hell it could start 12/5. Summer 2022 is fine by me. I am pretty sure I'll still be alive then, so I will see something that I really doubted that would happen in my lifetime. Thank you Dr. S, Dr. M., Coach Napier, Nico, etc.

[Million$Mullet]

Right. If the design isn't even completed yet I don't think there is a chance in hell it could start 12/5. Summer 2022 is fine by me. I am pretty sure I'll still be alive then, so I will see something that I really doubted that would happen in my lifetime. Thank you Dr. S, Dr. M., Coach Napier, Nico, etc.

It was a joke saying they will break ground after the last game at Cajun field…considering the championship game is scheduled for December 4th

[ZoomZoom]

Given the statements by Maggard, reseating of the UD may not happen until '23, with demo starting December '22. But then again, Maggard gets things done, could have demo started this December IF money is in place and ULS approves the project. Could uncover any unknow issues that could be included in the base bid.

[Jeaux]

It was a joke saying they will break ground after the last game at Cajun field…considering the championship game is scheduled for December 4th

Would have been a hell of a birthday present for you and me. Lol

[Cajun90]

Right. If the design isn't even completed yet I don't think there is a chance in hell it could start 12/5. Summer 2022 is fine by me. I am pretty sure I'll still be alive then, so I will see something that I really doubted that would happen in my lifetime. Thank you Dr. S, Dr. M., Coach Napier, Nico, etc.

If it is a "design/build" contract it can get off the ground fairly quickly since it is a combined contract. I'm pretty sure that is how the Tigue contract was done.

[BeauCajun]

If it is a "design/build" contract it can get off the ground fairly quickly since it is a combined contract. I'm pretty sure that is how the Tigue contract was done.

I’ll get with our resident board EE when he gets back from Utah to see what the latest scoop on the project is.

[LaCajunsFan]

I’ll get with our resident board EE when he gets back from Utah to see what the latest scoop on the project is.

Please define EE for those not as versed in construction lingo. Thanks

[covcaj]

Please define EE for those not as versed in construction lingo. Thanks

You mean its not electrical engineer? Ughhhh

[ULGrad@HOU]

I’ll get with our resident board EE when he gets back from Utah to see what the latest scoop on the project is.

There's more than one on this board.

[BeauCajun]

There's more than one on this board.

Ah true. But more than 1 tied to UL construction projects?

[LaCajunsFan]

Ah true. But more than 1 tied to UL construction projects?

Ohengineering expert. I get it now.

[HoustonCajun]

If it is a "design/build" contract it can get off the ground fairly quickly since it is a combined contract. I'm pretty sure that is how the Tigue contract was done.

I'm not sure if this new project includes a "Square" between the football stadium, baseball stadium, APC and IPF. One that would include a smaller version of the FDL fountain on campus and maybe even bricked to include a brick for every letterman, an "Athletic Walk of Honor".

I just read an article about Stuller expanding in Lafayette. As North America's largest fine jewelry manufacturer and located in Lafayette, I would suggest UL approach them with a commitment to fund the "Stuller Square" and add that to the overall project to complete the finished look of the athletic complex. Seems like a natural fit and not too expensive a project to fund.