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STADIUM
Features Stories
Oct. 11, 2011 - New Press Box Taking Shape at Memorial Stadium
The framing for the lower level of the press box was hoisted into place in early October 2011 using a crane that rose more than 250 feet above the field surface.
Sept. 1, 2011 - Memorial Stadium Gets Renovated with Help from Berkeley's Own
The Memorial Stadium renovation project is uniting the expertise of seismic engineers and campus experts to make sure that if the Big One strikes, Cal football fans and student-athletes are inside a safe, state-of-the-art and modern facility.
July 6, 2011 -- Tree Planting Taking Root around Memorial Stadium
A wide variety of trees have been planted along Piedmont Avenue in front of both Memorial Stadium and the Simpson Center for Student-Athlete High Performance.
June 20, 2011 -- Memorial Stadium Vista Point Open to Public
Golden Bear fans can take a first-hand look at the Memorial Stadium construction through a publicly-accessible vista point along the east side of the facility, located near the northeast corner of the facility off Stadium Rim Way and just below Tightwad Hill.
June 20, 2011 -- Piedmont Avenue Project Restores Aesthetic Appeal
Piedmont Avenue, which runs in front of Memorial Stadium, underwent its own renovation in the summer of 2011, which included utility upgrades, repaving and the restoration of its own historic wall, one that had been missing since 1923.
May 24, 2011 -- Renovation of Memorial Stadium Relies on Seismic Expertise
Seismology, and therefore structural design, has come a long way in the past 90 years. Because of the development of technologies and their use at the Berkeley Seismological Laboratory, the innovations in structural research are paramount in the Memorial Stadium design.
April 7, 2011 -- Memorial Stadium Moves into Next Construction Phase
Once the demolition phase ended in early spring 2011, four tower cranes were erected on the stadium floor and played a major role as construction moved into full gear.
Feb. 1, 2011 - Webcam Allows Fans to Follow Stadium Progress
A webcam that allows fans to follow progress throughout the 20-month project was installed above the east rim of Memorial Stadium. It can be accessed at CalBears.com/stadiumcam.
Dec. 15, 2010 -- Work Underway to Renovate Memorial Stadium
Two weeks after Cal's final home game of the 2010 football season, crews were busy removing bleachers and turf, as well as demolishing old restrooms, concession stands and locker rooms.
Jan. 19, 2010 -- UC Regents Approve Retrofit Plan for Memorial Stadium
The UC Board of Regents gave formal approval for the retrofit and renovation of Memorial Stadium on Jan. 19, 2010, allowing the campus to proceed with the $321 million project that will address existing seismic safety issues, modernize gameday facilities and services, and upgrade access for the disabled.
Sept. 17, 2009 -- UC Regents Approve Financing Plan for Memorial Stadium Renovation
In September 2009, the Regents of the University of California approved the $321 million dollar plan to cover the budget and financing costs for the renovation of the west side of Memorial Stadium, enabling the campus to move forward with planning for the project.
Aug. 17, 2009 -- Webcor Builders Awarded Contract for California Memorial Stadium
Bay Area-based Webcor Builders was selected as the construction manager for the seismic upgrades and modernization of Memorial Stadium.
