Michigan State University is putting some facilities projects on hold in order to maintain their finances through the COVID-19 pandemic.
The school announced on Monday that they will be saving $77 million by pausing, deferring or reconsidering capital projects on campus, including ones at Spartan Stadium and Munn Arena.
We are working to preserve financial resources by pausing, deferring or reconsidering capital projects. In total, our efforts seek to save @michiganstateu $77 million. #MSU https://t.co/qdOHUDQoo2 pic.twitter.com/6b77gvhjzv
— MSU Facilities (@MSUFacilities) June 22, 2020
A $1.96 million northern lower bowl restoration at Spartan Stadium has been put on hold. At Munn Arena, a $23 million addition project has been placed on hold, as has a $2.5 million Hall of History upgrade. The Munn Arena addition is the most expensive project being put on hold. The pending replacement of the pool at IM West, A $15 million project, has also been put on hold.
A nearly $6 million alteration at the Skandalaris Football Office building is continuing on as planned.
You can read the full listen of ongoing projects at Michigan State here.
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