A good training facility can be the decisive factor for success for not only athletes but also for college programs. With the NCAA track and field being one of the most highly competitive sports in the country, it’s understandable that educational institutes would want to match its stringent standards. With that in mind, one community college seems to be on its way to joining the club with some of the most elite programs in the USA.

From Franklin Field to Bernie Moore Stadium, there’s no dearth of iconic track and field locations spread across the nation. Unsurprisingly, almost all the colleges that house these venues are considered some of the best collegiate programs within the NCAA circuit. And now, the Bronx Community College also wants to know how much of a difference a state-of-the-art training ground can make.

An article by The City from October 22 notes the massive announcement the Brox institution made on Monday. “Bronx Community College and borough officials on Monday announced that the school’s Ohio Field will see major upgrades,” writes the article, noting the massive transformations that are underway.

The City University of New York School issued a press release, highlighting how a staggering $4 million fund from the city and state capital fund is expected to “transform the entire baseball field, soccer field, and track,” of the Bronx Community College. The college has an NCAA-sized outdoor athletic space, and naturally, it wants to utilize the area to the best of its abilities. A new outdoor control booth, an electronic digital scoreboard, an upgraded sound system, and new LED field lights will be set up after the renovations, and the people over at the college believe this can be a game-changer for the college’s track and field future.

Milton Santiago, the interim president of Bronx Community College said, “With these upgrades, our stately athletic field will be a more attractive, modernized space that will positively impact the College’s athletic program for decades into the future.” With that, Santiago also mentioned that the renovations will help not only the students’ experience at the college but will also boost the Bronx community in general. The renovation project will begin in 2027 and is expected to be completed within 12 months from the starting date.

Track and field stadium renovation project looks at its peers from around the USA

The iconic Memorial Stadium, called home by the Kentucky Wildcats also underwent significant renovations recently. Originally built in 1950, the Stadium got a $82 million makeover, which included the introduction of air conditioning in the arena for the first time in its long and illustrious history. The iconic building also has dedicated a whole section for military veterans from Kentucky, making the entire venue even more worthy of reverence. Naturally, the renovation project about to be undertaken by the Bronx Community College will also try to preserve the essence of the Ohio Field as weel as possible.