A construction project for a new strength and facility for the Prairie View A&M University Department of Athletics has began according to school athletic officials. The new strength and conditioning facility will be located on the northwest side of Blackshear field. The one-story building will be of steel frame construction with metal and brick siding. It will be approximately 3,000 square feet and include a small office and restrooms. Air conditioning will be installed in the facility.
The Dallas Chapter of the Prairie View Alumni Association and the Panther Backers Athletic Booster Organization largely funded this project. “This project would not have been possible without the financial assistance of our Dallas Alumni and the Panther Backers, said PVAMU Athletics Director Charles McClelland. “They understood the need for this facility and the asset it will be to our athletic program. “Our coaches and student-athletes have been anxiously awaiting a new strength and conditioning facility. They look forward to the advantages they’ll enjoy from being able to utilize the facility.
The U.S. Army has donated over $300,000 of conditioning and fitness equipment for the new facility. According to Dianne Walker, PVAMU Construction and Planning Manager, the project is in the initial phase and will take approximately 150 construction days.