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NewsRedditMarch 27, 2026United States

Proposed Hillsborough Community College Demolitions for Rays Stadium

A proposal for a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium at the Hillsborough Community College (HCC) Dale Mabry campus would require the demolition of several key campus buildings. The project would impact approximately half of the existing campus infrastructure, with replacement costs currently excluded from the $2.3 billion stadium budget.

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Why It Matters

Residents should be aware of the potential loss of educational facilities and the associated costs of replacing campus infrastructure if the stadium project proceeds at this location.

Key Facts

  • The stadium proposal requires the demolition of the Student Services, Technology, Social Sciences, Learning Resources, and Athletic buildings.
  • The proposed site encompasses approximately 50% of the existing Dale Mabry campus.
  • Replacement costs for the demolished educational facilities are not included in the $2.3 billion stadium budget.
  • There is no current guarantee that the lost campus capacity will be replaced within the local area.

Who's Mentioned

organizationHillsborough Community College“The institution whose campus is proposed for the stadium site.”locationDale Mabry“The specific campus location identified for the stadium.”dollar_amount$2.3 billion“The stated price tag for the stadium project.”organizationTampa Bay Rays“The professional baseball team associated with the stadium proposal.”