Athletics Conditioning Center
Options and Comparisons
These options and comparisons were presented to the Washburn University Board of Regents Budget and Finance Committee on January 16, 2007. The conversion of Whiting includes the addition of a new second floor basketball court and two floors of classroom/office space of up to 17,000 sq. ft.
| Convert Pool | Convert Whiting | ||
| Square Footage | 26,875 sq ft | 35,000 sq ft | |
| Costs | $2,869,625 | Construction | $2,998,000 |
| 143,000 | Contingency | 149,900 | |
| 143,000 | Inflation | 149,900 | |
| 400,000 | Equipment | 400,000 | |
| 275,000 | Professional Fees | 275,000 | |
| $3,830,625 | Total Project | $3,972,800 | |
| Deduct Options | -937,500 | 2nd floor | |
| 3rd fl framing | -150,000 | ||
| -609,375 | New addition | ||
| Phasing Option | -629,000 | Remodel locker rooms | -750,000 |
| Lowest Cost | $1,654,750 | $3,072,800 | |
| Source of Funds | |||
| Fundraising | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | |
| WU reserves | $ 0 | $572,800 |
The following advantages and disadvantages were provided for each option:
Pool conversion - Advantages
- Pool eliminated
- Lowest cost
Pool conversion - Disadvantages
- Pool closing wil be an issue
- Separates football conditioning and lockers
- Pool usage has increased over past 18 months
Whiting Conversion - Advantages
- Pool remains viable facility
- Project addresses Whiting deficiencies (floor, A/C, windows, doors, ADA)
- Fundraising potential as historic restoration project
- Plenty of available space could provide classrooms or office space
- Conditioning area close to football locker rooms
Whiting Conversion - Disadvantages
- Existing capital maintenance needs add to cost of project
- Pool will eventually require capital maintenance
- University reserves required to add new academic space, electrical upgrades, etc.