Sanford Stadium at the University of Georgia is the home of the Georgia Bulldogs, which has seen numerous renovations and additions over the years to go from a capacity of 30,000 in 1929 to 92,746 today, making it the 17th-largest stadium in the world. Modifications to the south side included widening of a pedestrian access corridor from 9′ to 21′ and the creation of additional handicap access, along with the addition of cast-in-place walls at three elevations for new bridges, restroom areas, and parking zones. This phase wrapped before the 2023 football season. As the season was ending with a road game, phase two began, adding three more slabs along with a new high-end “club” space, renewed media facilities, and reinforcement to accommodate beer coolers at concession stands.
Key Highlights
- 4,000 CY of concrete and 500+ tons of reinforcing steel (phase 1).
- 3,500 CY of concrete and 173 tons of rebar (phase 2).
- A precise timeline built around the 2023 college football season.
- Pivots based on administrative decisions, such as the choice during stage 2 to sell beer in the stadium.
- Fast adjustments to compensate for unforeseen conditions discovered in a frequently renovated older building.
- Careful design work to maintain the original character of the 1929-vintage stadium.