How do we build this for $40 million? It looks more like $60-$80.

[messageboardsuperhero]

I've seen a lot of people saying that, since this is similar to Autozone Park and that was build for $80 million, there's no way ours won't cost way more than $40 million.

People seem to keep forgetting that Autozone is located in the middle of downtown Memphis. That property had to be bought, a building/lot had to be demolished and cleared (in the middle of downtown Memphis), the field and drainage system had to be built, etc.

These are all things we don't have to worry about. We already own the land, the original DNF will come down pretty easy (especially compared to a building in the middle of a downtown metro area), and the field is already in place.

[berr6728]

where do we have the parking?

[Mjoelner34]

I've seen a lot of people saying that, since this is similar to Autozone Park and that was build for $80 million, there's no way ours won't cost way more than $40 million.

People seem to keep forgetting that Autozone is located in the middle of downtown Memphis. That property had to be bought, a building/lot had to be demolished and cleared (in the middle of downtown Memphis), the field and drainage system had to be built, etc.

These are all things we don't have to worry about. We already own the land, the original DNF will come down pretty easy (especially compared to a building in the middle of a downtown metro area), and the field is already in place.

Plus, Autozone park may have had to be designed with some sort of earthquake code in mind. Someone correct me if I'm wrong but hasn't Memphis started doing that because of the New Madrid fault? I'm sure having to do something like that would increase your budget a fair amount too.

[engie]

where do we have the parking?

Where it currently exists. We aren't increasing capacity.

[ShotgunDawg]

I've seen a lot of people saying that, since this is similar to Autozone Park and that was build for $80 million, there's no way ours won't cost way more than $40 million.

People seem to keep forgetting that Autozone is located in the middle of downtown Memphis. That property had to be bought, a building/lot had to be demolished and cleared (in the middle of downtown Memphis), the field and drainage system had to be built, etc.

These are all things we don't have to worry about. We already own the land, the original DNF will come down pretty easy (especially compared to a building in the middle of a downtown metro area), and the field is already in place.

There's no telling what the land cost was to build Autozone in addition to having to tear down and cleanup what was already there. Autozone probably had 20 mil invested before they ever laid the foundation.

[engie]

There's no telling what the land cost was to build Autozone in addition to having to tear down and cleanup what was already there. Autozone probably had 20 mil invested before they ever laid the foundation.

I'd bet more than that. Plus they had to construct/work out leases on parking garages...

AutoZone itself is a $50mil facility IMO...

[sandwolf]

Plus, Autozone park may have had to be designed with some sort of earthquake code in mind. Someone correct me if I'm wrong but hasn't Memphis started doing that because of the New Madrid fault? I'm sure having to do something like that would increase your budget a fair amount too.

Everyone has to design for seismic loads....they are just a lot more likely to control the design in Memphis. But regardless, that wouldn't have a huge effect on the cost of the facility.

ETA: I don't know if they have instituted a separate seismic code to be used along side the IBC, but even if they have, it wouldn't impact the construction costs to the extent being discussed here.

[Todd4State]

I wonder if they'll try to sale anything from the old stadium mementos. Items such as seats, sections of the wall, etc. That might be a way to raise at least some of the money.

I like this idea. Maybe five the lifetime season ticket people their seat if they want it, otherwise sell them to the general public.

I also mentioned selling bricks engraved with people's names on them as well.

[HereComesTheSpiral]

I like this idea. Maybe five the lifetime season ticket people their seat if they want it, otherwise sell them to the general public.

I also mentioned selling bricks engraved with people's names on them as well.

Wouldnt that be awesome to do that in the grand entrance, you could even have tiered bricks, more you give, closer to the center you get

[junctiondawg]

Bottom line is that if we are able to build anything remotely close to that picture then we have topped every stadium in the country. Job well done boys.