MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) Soon after Gene Taylor arrived at Kansas State, the new athletic director began quietly speaking with coaches, staff and athletes to ascertain what they needed to remain competitive in the Big 12.
In terms of facilities, the result is a $200 million-plus master plan unveiled Friday.
The school partnered with architectural firm HOK to develop the plan, which is highlighted by a new football training complex and extensive renovations to Bramlage Coliseum. The plan will touch each of the schools 16 sports programs, ranging from soccer and baseball to tennis and golf.
Our goal is to provide our teams the best facilities they need to compete for championships while doing so in a manner that makes sense for K-State, both financially and practically, Taylor said.
The renovations and new construction, which come on the heels of about $200 million already poured into Bill Snyder Family Stadium, will come from private donations. That means the timeline for completing them is somewhat fluid, because it will depend on how quickly the school can raise the money.
Taylor is hopeful all the projects will be complete within 15 years.
There is already $20 million in work being done to the baseball and soccer complex, which sits near the football stadium, and a $4 million project to enhance the RV Christian Track complex. Those projects will continue while fundraising begins on the work unveiled Friday.
