YoloinOhio Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 (edited) Quote Via WXXInew.com, the county will spend $3 millionon upgrades at New Era Field, including a new playing surface . This will be the latest and greatest updated field,” Erie County Public Works Commissioner William Geary said, per WXXI.com. The work comes at a time when the Bills are considering their options for the place where they will be playing. “Year six of the 10-year lease, we’re looking at just under $3 million worth of work and that’s various improvements to the stadium, from some as simple as painting and concrete repairs, site improvements,” Geary said. “The big ticket price project this year is we’re replacing the turf and track on the main field.” Edited February 20, 2019 by YoloinOhio 1
BringBackFergy Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 So basically, we improve the stadium and field for 75% of Charles Clay’s cap hit? It’s a deal. 4 8
Aussie Joe Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 So this will put to bed the new stadium talk? 1
MJS Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 I see no reason to move. But they'll need to have a big renovation eventually. 2
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 5 hours ago, ExWNYer said: .....OMG!....I know her.......... 4
Beast Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 6 hours ago, ExWNYer said: What does Rex Ryan have to do with this? 13 1
eball Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 Improving the field is something players will appreciate. Add to that the major field house fitness facility upgrade, and Buffalo becomes more attractive to free agents as well. I don't believe these expenditures by the county impact the stadium decision at all.
GimmeSomeProcess Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 Interested to see what field they are going to use. Our turf got out dated quickly. 3
Buddo Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 11 minutes ago, GimmeSomeProcess said: Interested to see what field they are going to use. Our turf got out dated quickly. Supposedly it was 'state of the art' when installed, yet didn't seem to last that well. Wonder if it's a bit like some tyres, plenty of grip to start with, but falls of the edge quickly. As it's the county paying for it, one hopes the team actually still gets a say in the turf being used.
simpleman Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 7 hours ago, BringBackFergy said: So basically, we improve the stadium and field for 75% of Charles Clay’s cap hit? It’s a deal. How are the two related? Two different revenue streams and expenditure streams. Taxpayer funds and Team Owner funds. Totally unrelated, which you already know. ?? 1
CommonCents Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 I’m going to a game this year, fix it up nice!
The Senator Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 Hopefully, these are the last few dimes Erie County will spend on this outdated and obsolete monstrosity. . 1
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 58 minutes ago, Binghamton Beast said: What does Rex Ryan have to do with this? ....3 mil in bacon???............ 1
BarleyNY Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 18 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ....3 mil in bacon???............ I’m in 1
FeelingOnYouboty Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 I kinda like how old our stadium is. Just renovate it like Lambeau and we're good. 9 2 2
Kirby Jackson Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, FeelingOnYouboty said: I kinda like how old our stadium is. Just renovate it like Lambeau and we're good. Where do they play for the 2 years that it will take? 1
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