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A Game-Changer for New England College

Excitement is building at New England College (¾º²ÊÍø) as construction plans emerge for the second phase of a cutting-edge Athletics Center that will transform campus life and raise the bar for NCAA Division III athletics. This visionary project underscores ¾º²ÊÍø’s commitment to providing a dynamic, innovative environment for its students—46% of whom participate in varsity sports, a number that climbs to 50% when including club athletes.

Here’s What’s Happening Now

• Lower Level Demo Complete: Demolition is officially finished on the gym’s lower level. With the old structures cleared out, the space is now ready for transformation.
• Utility Work Underway: Crews are actively installing and upgrading utilities in the lower level. Systems are being put in place to power the future of this facility.
• Underground Plumbing in Progress: Work is underway below ground to lay the plumbing infrastructure. These essential systems will support locker rooms, restrooms, and more once the building is complete.

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Update #2

• Eastside Foundation Complete: Concrete work is finished on the east side, providing a solid base for what’s to come. It’s the first fully realized section of the building’s foundation—progress you can stand on!
• Northside Foundation Progressing: Construction crews are hard at work pouring and shaping the foundation on the north side. This area will soon support vital new spaces, including offices and athletic facilities.
• Lower Level Demolition 75% Complete: Interior demo on the lower level is well underway, with most of the old infrastructure removed. The space is being prepped for a complete transformation.
• Lower Level to House Key Facilities: This floor will soon feature modern locker rooms, an upgraded training room, a fully equipped equipment space, and offices—all designed to support our student-athletes and our community from the ground up.

Update #1

• Foundation Walls Going In: Concrete walls are being poured to form the strong base that will support the entire structure. It’s the start of something big!
• Footprint Taking Shape: The building’s outline is becoming visible, giving us the first real glimpse of the future.
• Northside Excavation Underway: Digging has begun to make room for the offices. The expansion is officially moving outward.
• Training Room Cleared Out: The existing training room has been emptied, making way for interior renovations that will modernize and upgrade this key space.