Auburn school board gets specific numbers on Holland Stadium project

AUBURN -- The Auburn Enlarged City School District Long Range Planning Committee got specific on Monday.

For weeks, the board of education committee has floated $14.9 million as the estimated cost of its proposed capital project, of which $3.5 million would be earmarked for renovations at Holland Stadium, including concrete work, lighting, the installation of synthetic turf, enhancing the walking track and additional parking.

During a committee worksession Monday, Bernard P. Donegan, a financial manager with whom the school district contracts, unveiled specific numbers, including the true estimated cost as well as taxpayer contribution.