The Auburn University Board of Trustees gave final approval the first phase of a two-part project to renovate Jordan-Hare Stadium's east suites.
The project will add new operable windows and fans to the third- and fourth-level east suites and is slated to cost $4.5 million, which would be financed by Auburn Athletics funds.
The renovations are planned for after the 2018 football season and would be completed by the start of the 2019 season.
The board unanimously approved the project.
The board approved initiation of the project and architect selections for the suite renovations in June, their vote Friday gave final approval to the project.
"The project will enable the Athletics Department to provide an enhanced Gameday experience for suite holders," according to board documents.
A second phase of the project would upgrade heating, air and ventilation systems inside the suites along with interior finishes, chairs and seating.
The third- and fourth-level east side suites were last renovated in 2004.
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Chip Brownlee, senior in journalism and political science, is the editor-in-chief of The Auburn Plainsman.
