>I would like some help from the list.  Up in Fargo, ND
>we have been knee deep in feasability studies, and
>estimated costs.  It looks like a new downtown hockey
>arena is becoming more of a reality.  With a new arena
>comes a Div. 1 program for North Dakota State
>Universtiy.  The proposed arena will hold 8500 and
>cost anywhere from $31-41 million.  My question is
>what have the new rinks that have gone up in that last
>5 years cost?  How large are they?  Can anyone from
>St. Cloud can tell me how much the National Hockey
>Center cost?
>
>Any responses would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks
>
>Matt
 
Well, its been four years since the Whittemore Center opened but, on the
other hand, the complex UNH built was not only for an arena but conversion
of the old barn - Snively Arena - into a three level multi-purpose athletic
center for the general student body.
 
Given all that the total cost, with a 6100 seat arena was $27 million plus.
Given a modest inflation factor, plus you folks are probably have
arena-envy with UND, the price range you are talking about is not
outrageous.  Of course,the longer you wait, the more it goes up.  The price
estimates for the UNH project started at the $18-20 million range.
 
Good luck!
 
Greg Ambrose
 
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