Plans are now underway for the renovation of a much-used Pueblo, Colorado high school stadium.
Located at 1001 West Abriendo Avenue, the 12,500-seat Dutch Clark Stadium was completed in 1950 and has seen some incremental upgrades over the decades.
Now officials with the Pueblo School District 60 hope to see the launching of a $5.2 million renovation to be done in two phases.
The project, taken on in a partnership with the Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority, will see the first phase construction of a retaining wall, rebuilding of the stadium’s stairs, entryway improvements, and installation of sidewalks around the facility’s parking lots, among other endeavors.
It is expected that all of the projects related to phase one will cost around $3.4 million.
Second phase work, estimated at $1.8 million, is expected to include upgrades to the facility’s locker rooms, press box, and restrooms.
Funding for the project will come in part from the Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority. If all goes well, work on the stadium may be completed by the fall 2024 semester.
Formerly called the Pueblo Public School Stadium, the facility in 1980 was named in honor of Pueblo native, coach, and National Football League Hall of Fame player Earl “Dutch” Clark.
By Garry Boulard
