The University of Idaho in the US has announced plans to construct a new facility to stage home matches of its men's and women's basketball and volleyball teams.
The 4,700-seat, 70,000-square-foot athletics facility, which has been discussed by the university for almost 50 years, will be constructed on the north side of the Kibbie Dome, according to the Idaho Spokesman Review newspaper.
In addition to Idaho Vandal sports contests, the new facility will be used to host academic events, concerts and meetings.
Chuck Staben, president of the University of Idaho, said: “This much-needed project is an investment in our student-athletes, in a great student experience and in an exciting campus environment for alumni, fans and the entire community.
“A modern, stand-alone arena puts our athletics program on a better footing in Division I athletics. It will allow us to recruit student-athletes that help us consistently contend for championships in basketball and volleyball.”
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