NORMAL — Redbird Arena and Horton Field House will be getting a face lift following action by the Illinois State University board of trustees at its quarterly meeting on Friday.
The retractable seating in the lower bowl has been in place since arena opened in 1989. President Larry Dietz said replacement parts are hard to find for repairs and new seating is needed. The project also will improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
In addition to replacing the retractable seating, 15 new platform seating locations will be installed to meet requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.