82SiouxGuy Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 Just wondering, but I had heard that the EERC wanted some of the land after the old REA gets torn down. My question is for what? Are they planning on another addition or something? They are always planning an addition. They actually wanted all of the land. But it was part of the athletic department, plus EERC still has some land, so athletics got it. Quote
bincitysioux Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 Awsome news. Only concern I have is that WDAZ was saying that UND has $11 million in hand for the $19.5 million project. I hope this doesn't turn out like the BSA rennovation in Fargo, which has been going on for, what, 10 years now? Quote
Cratter Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 Makes ya realize they had a pretty small amount til now. Quote
tnt Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 Makes ya realize they had a pretty small amount til now. Exactly. So beyond the Altru donation they only have 1 or 2 million for the project that has been public for 3 or 4 years? I thought part of the Spirit Fund was supposed to go to the IPF. I'm assuming there are some funds that they are waiting to come in to at least get the project started. Kind of a "Build part of it and they will come" philosophy. Quote
geaux_sioux Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 Awsome news. Only concern I have is that WDAZ was saying that UND has $11 million in hand for the $19.5 million project. I hope this doesn't turn out like the BSA rennovation in Fargo, which has been going on for, what, 10 years now? It's a multiphase project that requires 13 mill to start and complete phase 1. We're not far off. Remember all that talk about big donors wanting something big to give to? Well here it is. Altru created very valuable momentum, that's all it takes. Quote
UND Fan Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 Makes ya realize they had a pretty small amount til now. I am quite sure that some other larger donations will surface now that we have the big one that everyone has been waiting for. Quote
Fetch Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 why can't they practice at the Alerus Center --- is it that busy ? Quote
geaux_sioux Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 why can't they practice at the Alerus Center --- is it that busy ? Not cost effective at all Quote
Blackheart Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 Not cost effective at all Just curious...why is it not cost effective? Quote
82SiouxGuy Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 why can't they practice at the Alerus Center --- is it that busy ? Yes, it is that busy. The practice facility will be available to the teams throughout the year, especially the colder months. The Alerus Center is booked a lot during that time of year. Quote
82SiouxGuy Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 Just curious...why is it not cost effective? UND has to pay the Alerus Center for every day they use the building. That would add up to a lot of money if they added a bunch of practices. That's why it isn't cost effective. 1 Quote
UNDvince97-01 Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 UND has to pay the Alerus Center for every day they use the building. That would add up to a lot of money if they added a bunch of practices. That's why it isn't cost effective. It is NOT cheap either. UND doesn't get a discount, that's for sure. Quote
homer Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 how much time ? 40 million worth ? ? If you want to move all the coaches offices to the Alerus along with sports medicine and academic center and an updating training facility I'm sure you could spend 40 million. Good thing the IPC is only going to cost $19 million. 2 Quote
UNDColorado Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 how much time ? 40 million worth ? ? It is actually going to cost 20 Million; none of which coming from the taxpayers so you can settle down. Plus, the kids in the community are going to be able to use this as well so its going to benefit everyone. 3 Quote
IrishSiouxFan Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 It is actually going to cost 20 Million; none of which coming from the taxpayers so you can settle down. Plus, the kids in the community are going to be able to use this as well so its going to benefit everyone. According to the promo, every athletic team will be using this facility (with exception of hockey, I would imagine) as well as students studying in the sports medicine program. So it's not just a indoor practice facility it's also a classroom. 1 Quote
UNDvince97-01 Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 According to the promo, every athletic team will be using this facility (with exception of hockey, I would imagine) as well as students studying in the sports medicine program. So it's not just a indoor practice facility it's also a classroom. How about the business and revenues it will bring to the Grand Forks business community when hosting high school and college events? This is a win for everyone in GF, with the exception of hockey, who has no need for it. Quote
82SiouxGuy Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 How about the business and revenues it will bring to the Grand Forks business community when hosting high school and college events? This is a win for everyone in GF, with the exception of hockey, who has no need for it. I believe that even the hockey teams will get some use of it. They are planning to do a lot of injury rehab there for UND athletes, so I would guess that injured hockey players may spend some time in the building. Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 how much time ? 40 million worth ? ? Quote
UNDvince97-01 Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 I believe that even the hockey teams will get some use of it. They are planning to do a lot of injury rehab there for UND athletes, so I would guess that injured hockey players may spend some time in the building. Even better then. Quote
GeauxSioux Posted September 2, 2012 Author Posted September 2, 2012 I know I'm late to the party on the announcement, but saw this on UNDSports Youtube site... UND Athletics Complex - A Transformational Facility - YouTube Quote
FightingSuhaki Posted April 26, 2013 Posted April 26, 2013 I know I'm late to the party on the announcement, but saw this on UNDSports Youtube site... UND Athletics Complex - A Transformational Facility - YouTube I think the U of M is trying to do something similar right now. I love this though. Looks like they are putting it in place of the old Ralph? Quote
Fetch Posted April 26, 2013 Posted April 26, 2013 will it be like that alumni building that looks like half the interior space is unusable Quote
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