De Anza College physical education complex to undergo $53 million renovation
Briefly

De Anza College plans a $53 million renovation of its physical education complex, the first major updates since 1967. The project, approved by the Foothill-De Anza Community College District Board of Trustees, will be funded primarily by the state, which will cover 75% of costs. The renovations will address seismic safety, accessibility, and infrastructure updates over 76,400 square feet. New features will support technology use for hybrid courses and expand instructional space, helping to reduce enrollment waitlists. Safety and emergency systems will also be enhanced, though the pool area is excluded from the renovations.
De Anza College will undergo a $53 million renovation of its aging physical education complex, marking the first significant upgrades in nearly 60 years.
The project, starting next month, is largely funded by the state, covering 75% of costs, with additional funds from the district's reserves and a bond.
Renovations will cover 76,400 square feet, addressing seismic safety, accessibility, and code compliance while upgrading infrastructure for enhanced technology use.
The upgrades will expand instructional space, decrease enrollment waitlists, and improve safety features including emergency lighting and notification systems.
Read at www.mercurynews.com
[
|
]