the Williamsburg community over night games had kept the demand for lights to a minimum. In 2006, Cary Field's natural grass surface was replaced with FieldTurf pro, the same turf used in over 20 NFL football stadiums. The project cost an estimated $840,000. On August 26, 2014, the college unveiled plans for the renovation and expansion carried out by BCWH and McMillan Pazdan Smith. The project cost $28 million. An initial $10 million gift from the estate of Zable was supplemented by two $6 million gifts from James and Frances McGlothlin and Hunter Smith. The renovation expanded the west side of the stadium, including a suite level, second deck of seating, press box, and upper concourse. The east side of the stadium was also renovated, as well as bathrooms and concession areas. The project began in early 2015 and was completed in time for the start of the 2016 football season. The construction did not alter the 2015 season. See also List of NCAA Division I FCS football stadiums References External links Tribe Athletics College football venues Sports venues completed in 1935 Sports venues in Hampton Roads William & Mary Tribe football William & Mary Tribe sports venues College of William & Mary buildings William & Mary Tribe track and field 1935 establishments in Virginia American football venues in Virginia College track and field venues in the United States Athletics (track and field) venues in Virginia