Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about the New Frontiers construction process with answers to frequently asked questions.
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- When will the New Frontiers project be completed?
2024
- How much will it cost to build the New Frontiers Agricultural Hall?
$115 million
- Who is paying for the New Frontiers Agricultural Hall?
A capital campaign was launched Jan. 15, 2020, to raise $50 million from private donors. A $50 million contribution from the Ferguson Family Foundation, which $25 million is slated for the New Frontiers campaign, kickstarted the campaign. The additional $65 million is funded by OSU and other resources. Visit OSU Foundation New Frontiers for campaign progress.
- How many construction man hours will it take to complete the project?
Phase 1 – 3,500 Man Hours
Phase 2 – 275,000 Man Hours
Total – 278,500 Man Hours
- How many people will it take working on the construction site to complete the project?
During the peak of construction, 100-plus workers will be on site during a day. It is estimated 350-400 people will be involved with various work during the duration of the construction project.