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Board approves Broadmoor Middle redevelopment for eSports arena, gym and track; project tied to 2018 tax plan funding
Summary
The board approved using the Broadmoor Middle site for a combined eSports arena and athletic facility. The 2018 tax plan earmarks $15 million for the site; staff estimated construction costs at about $11 million and said the full $15 million covers design, abatement and soft costs.
The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board approved a proposal to redevelop the Broadmoor Middle School site into a multipurpose facility combining scholastic eSports space with athletics facilities including a gymnasium and track.
Amy Jones of district staff presented the proposal, noting Broadmoor Middle was built in 1964 and has been closed to students since 2019. Jones said the “proposal is to transform that site into a versatile multipurpose venue designed to meet the needs of the district schools as well as the broader community.” The presentation said the…
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