In an update on our story from Thursday, the Oklahoma State University Board of Regents has voted to approve a new $16,000,000 wrestling facility.
The original story regarding the vote on the facility is below.
First reported by the Daily Oklahoman, the Oklahoma State University Board of Regents announced their agenda for their upcoming meeting this Friday and a new $16,000,000 wrestling facility is up for vote.
The following is directly from the agenda.
“Approval to Construct the Wrestling Training Center and Enter Into a Gift In Kind for Same (OSU-STW) Board approval is requested for Cowboy Athletics Facilities, LLC., (Cowboy) to construct a wrestling training center. Board approval is also requested for the President of OSU, or a designee, to enter into a Gift In Kind agreement with Cowboy’s parent company, Cowboy Athletics, Inc., for the receipt of the project when completed. Costs for this project are not expected to exceed $16,000,000. Located on the north side of Gallagher-Iba Arena, the project features a new 16,000square-foot practice gym with six mats, a dedicated training area, and grandstand seating, as well as 2,000 square feet of renovated space for the existing coaches’ locker room. The overall site encompasses approximately 62,000 gross square feet and includes the transformation of Lot 4 parking into a landscaped plaza, enhancing aesthetics, pedestrian access, and adjacent parking. A new north-side loading and service access point will also support the existing equipment room. Construction will begin when funds are fully committed. This planned expansion of the existing wrestling facilities at Gallagher-Iba Arena is a state-of-the-art development which will enhance the university’s athletic infrastructure and support the continued success of its nationally recognized wrestling program. All funding will be from private donors. Kyle Waters, OSU Athletics, is coordinating this item.”
The vote will occur this Friday morning at 10:00 AM at the OSU Student Union
