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(Memphis, 08/26/2009) The ribbon has been cut on the latest facelift for the 44-year-old Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
The changes include improvements to the home locker rooms, relocating vistor locker rooms and the complete reconstruction of Gate 4 of the stadium. But fans attending games who have disabilities will also see improvements.
R.C. Johnson is the University of Memphis Athletic Director. He says he believes the changes will win the approval of Tiger Fans, "I think we're right on. I can't see anybody complaining anymore. We've had professionals look at it. We think we're as accomodating as humanly possible and that's how it should be."
Some of the $100,000 ADA changes include assisted listening devices for the hearing impaired and the new Gate 4 and North Tunnel now meet all current ADA requirements.
Cindy Buchanan is the Memphis Parks Division Director. Buchanan said there are also improvements to existing row seating inside the stadium.
Buchanan said, "Basically we increased the visibility, the sight line to the field and permanent seats, which we feel is a great improvement."
It's an improvement which could be a win-win situation for not only fans, but changes that could make the Liberty Bowl more competitive.
Steve Ehrhart is the executive director of the Autozone Liberty Bowl. Ehrhart says the changes were needed.
Ehrhart said, "We had to update the ADA and get the women's restrooms, which is a key part. We still have some work to do, but this gives us a chance to be competitive with cities that are desiring to have bowl games."
Over the next 4 or 5 years, additional projects are planned to renovate many remaining service areas of the stadium to bring them within ADA compliance.
- Liberty Bowl Becomes More ADA Compliant
- Stadium Has Improved Seating And Ramps
- More Improvements Are Planned
(Memphis, 08/26/2009) The ribbon has been cut on the latest facelift for the 44-year-old Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
The changes include improvements to the home locker rooms, relocating vistor locker rooms and the complete reconstruction of Gate 4 of the stadium. But fans attending games who have disabilities will also see improvements.
R.C. Johnson is the University of Memphis Athletic Director. He says he believes the changes will win the approval of Tiger Fans, "I think we're right on. I can't see anybody complaining anymore. We've had professionals look at it. We think we're as accomodating as humanly possible and that's how it should be."
Some of the $100,000 ADA changes include assisted listening devices for the hearing impaired and the new Gate 4 and North Tunnel now meet all current ADA requirements.
Cindy Buchanan is the Memphis Parks Division Director. Buchanan said there are also improvements to existing row seating inside the stadium.
Buchanan said, "Basically we increased the visibility, the sight line to the field and permanent seats, which we feel is a great improvement."
It's an improvement which could be a win-win situation for not only fans, but changes that could make the Liberty Bowl more competitive.
Steve Ehrhart is the executive director of the Autozone Liberty Bowl. Ehrhart says the changes were needed.
Ehrhart said, "We had to update the ADA and get the women's restrooms, which is a key part. We still have some work to do, but this gives us a chance to be competitive with cities that are desiring to have bowl games."
Over the next 4 or 5 years, additional projects are planned to renovate many remaining service areas of the stadium to bring them within ADA compliance.
