2008 Woodie Awards
Teaching gym set to open spring '09
Ashley Bates
Issue date: 2/15/08 Section: News
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Work is already underway on the new gymnasium that will be located on Wahnish Way. It is estimated to cost $34.2 million.
The four-story facility will house FAMU's physical education department and include areas for sports and physical education training, a hydrotherapy pool, concession stands and ticket booths.
Plans also include building interactive learning classrooms, athletic and physical education offices and an indoor track and arena, according to information provided by the University's public information office.
Gaither Athletic Center is too small to accommodate the student body for many campus activities including graduation, which is currently held at the Leon County Civic Center.
The new facility will hold more than 9,000 people.
The last construction done on the athletic center was in the 1980s when it was expanded to include a women's athletic complex, an Olympic-size pool, men's and women's weight training rooms and softball and baseball fields.
The Tallahassee-based Turner Construction, and the Georgia-based Rosser International are constructing the new gymnasium.
University President James Ammons said he is thankful for the construction that is being done on the gymnasium.
"We are grateful for the working partnership this project demonstrates between FAMU and Turner Construction, Rosser International and the subcontractors that will come in to finish this facility," Ammons said.
The president also applauded the workers who made the effort to do the landscaping for the construction workers.
"We also salute the workers that have dug in and worked diligently to get us to this point," Ammons said. "However, we are anxious to begin planning activities that will occur, therefore I hope our presence today will show you our support for your efforts."
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Derrick Lamar Mcmahon
posted 2/15/08 @ 9:43 AM EST
This building seems like its going to be really really "pretty". But what about renovating those dorms on campus? Sampson? Young? Polkhorne? Enrollment is at an all time low, and I assume the powers at be are trying to increase it. (Continued…)
Anonymous
posted 2/15/08 @ 6:33 PM EST
In reality, this project has been underway for a very long time. If I am not mistaken, this along with FAMU DRS were both started under the tenure of Humphries when enrollment was up. (Continued…)
Derrick Lamar Mcmahon
posted 2/16/08 @ 1:44 AM EST
Maybe the next generation. Cuz certainly not while im here.
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