Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman informed media members on Tuesday that the planned renovations at Memorial Stadium have been postponed indefinitely.
Instead, the Fighting Illini will construct a stand-alone performance center attached to the Irwin Indoor Practice Facility. The project, which will cost an estimated $60-80 million, is expected to begin sometime next year for a 2019 completion date.
Illinois’ old $132 million plan was officially announced on October 3, 2016. That effort would’ve added a number of team facilities to the south end zone, including new locker rooms, training and recovery areas, meeting and office spaces, and recruiting venues.