Van Wert City Schools and the Eggerss Stadium Renovation Committee would like to share some updates that have been made to the Eggerss Stadium Renovations project since it was first announced in September 2021.
Garmann Miller has been selected as the board-approved architect that will be providing professional services related to planning, design, and construction for the proposed renovations. New renderings have been provided showing the proposed updates that will be made to Eggerss Stadium if the bond issue passes on May 3.
Renovations will begin as early as possible while preserving all future football seasons at Eggerss Stadium. All renovations will focus on three key components – safety and accessibility, expanded usability, and preservation of tradition. Preliminary plans include the following renovations:
- Concrete restoration of stadium infrastructure
- Widening aisles and adding handrails
- Replacing safety railings
- Handicap seating & accessibility in the stadium
- Artificial turf field
- New concession stand under the stadium
- New concession building with restrooms and storage in the south end zone
- New, larger restrooms for both men and women under the stadium
- New Cougar Pride Marching Band bleachers in the south end zone
- Expanded home side press box designed as a multi-purpose space
- Additional parking (150+ spots off Crawford Street)
- New Cougar Football locker room under the stadium
- Storage under the stadium
- Preservation of the Cougar Pride Wall
VWCS Superintendent Mark Bagley will be presenting on the Eggerss Stadium renovations at several events in the coming weeks, sharing details of the proposed renovations. Community members are invited to attend any public event to listen to these presentations and ask questions so they are fully informed of the May 3 bond issue.
Tuesday, April 5 – Rotary weekly meeting
Friday, April 8 – Retired Teachers meeting
Wednesday, April 13 – Service Club weekly meeting
Sunday, April 24 – Preserve the Pride Event 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Eggerss Stadium. Public welcome!
Wednesday, April 27 – VWCS Teacher Endowment Banquet
Thursday, April 28 – YMCA Silver Sneakers
Thursday, April 28 – Optimist Club weekly meeting
*Weekly on Friday mornings – various community breakfast clubs
For anyone wishing to host an informational session with Mr. Bagley, please contact him directly at m_bagley@vwcs.net or (419) 238-0648.
For more information regarding the Eggerss Stadium Renovations, please visit http://www.vwcs.net/vwathletics/Content/eggerss-stadium-renovations.
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