#RenovateBlackham

[ManAboutTown]

#RenovateBlackham

[JMV JustMyView]

#RenovateBlackham

Not a bad idea. MAT any idea on the cost and would a renovation cost more than a new build?

[ManAboutTown]

Not a bad idea. MAT any idea on the cost and would a renovation cost more than a new build?

When I started this #RenovateBlackham bit, actually had some engineer friends reach out and we did a (pseudo) cost analysis. Granted, this was pre-covid materials prices. That's important because the structure needs significant concrete work and right now, that cost about $125 per yard. (3 years ago, it was roughly $55-65 per yard)

Anyway, to bring everything to code, expand and retrofit restrooms, new scoreboards, update all electrical, build out concession footprint, plumbing for all, etc.. You're looking at $11-12 million. Which funny enough, is what they spent to renovate the CajunDome.

[CajunEXPRESS]

When I started this #RenovateBlackham bit, actually had some engineer friends reach out and we did a (pseudo) cost analysis. Granted, this was pre-covid materials prices. That's important because the structure needs significant concrete work and right now, that cost about $125 per yard. (3 years ago, it was roughly $55-65 per yard)

Anyway, to bring everything to code, expand and retrofit restrooms, new scoreboards, update all electrical, build out concession footprint, plumbing for all, etc.. You're looking at $11-12 million. Which funny enough, is what they spent to renovate the CajunDome.

FEMA money ain’t yours to spend as you want. Additionally the CD love it or hate it needed to be renovated from age, hockey, and Katrina abuse.

[ManAboutTown]

FEMA money ain’t yours to spend as you want. Additionally the CD love it or hate it needed to be renovated from age, hockey, and Katrina abuse.

Understand your point, but that wasn't why I made the comment. It just goes to show what that dollar amount can deliver.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Understand your point, but that wasn't why I made the comment. It just goes to show what that dollar amount can deliver.

Did y’all project the seating capacity for the retrofited Blackham, and definitely should be Shipley Arena if that ever happened.

[ManAboutTown]

Did y’all project the seating capacity for the retrofited Blackham, and definitely should be Shipley Arena if that ever happened.

IIRC, it was 3700 capacity.

[CajunEXPRESS]

3700 is about our capacity of basketball fans these days.

[ManAboutTown]

3700 is about our capacity of basketball fans these days.

What have I always said? If you want Lafayette to come to your event, you just have to do one thing: tell them they can't. It would be the hottest ticket in town, overnight. Blackham would be packed, rowdy, and LOUD. A true home court advantage.

[cjr3888]

Do not renovate Blackham. One thing people are forgetting is parking. If it rains, everyone is parked in a pasture and many cars will get stuck. The Cajundome is a premier arena. Going back to Blackham would really be USLing it.

[cajun55]

Do not renovate Blackham. One thing people are forgetting is parking. If it rains, everyone is parked in a pasture and many cars will get stuck. The Cajundome is a premier arena. Going back to Blackham would really be USLing it.

What about having one or two games held at Blackham every year. How fun would that be.

[Million$Mullet]

What about having one or two games held at Blackham every year. How fun would that be.

Better bring your seat cushion