The New York state government has announced the completion of a $22m renovation project at Robert H. Dietz Memorial Stadium in the City of Kingston, US, as part of the city’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative.
The project, which began with a $2.5m contribution from the initiative’s award, has significantly upgraded the stadium’s infrastructure and facilities.
New York governor Kathy Hochul said: “The revitalisation of Dietz Stadium marks a new era for the City of Kingston – where state-of-the-art athletic facilities meet community pride and regional opportunity.
“Through our Downtown Revitalization Initiative, we’ve transformed this historic venue into a modern hub for sports, recreation and public gatherings, all while preserving its legacy and strengthening accessibility, sustainability and economic vitality for generations to come.”
The renovation of Dietz Stadium, a 2,000-seat facility known for hosting organised sporting events, included both interior and exterior upgrades.
The stadium, which serves as a hub for Kingston City School athletics and the semiprofessional Kingston Stockade Football Club, now boasts new locker rooms, athletic facilities, and a modernised track and turf field.
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By GlobalDataThe project also focused on enhancing the stadium with new parking areas, concession stands, restroom facilities, a scoreboard, and LED stadium lighting.
The stadium is both a venue for competitive sports and a recreational space for the community, with its grounds, pool, basketball court, and track frequently used by the public.
The restoration of the larger complex included the Andretta Pool Improvements Project, which started in early 2020 and was completed in 2023.
This phase of the project delivered a new roof, masonry repairs, pool lining repairs, a new pump and filter system, and a splash pad at the pool house.
Further improvements of the Dietz Stadium included a new grandstand exterior and interior renovations, upgraded accessibility features, a 50-yard line access tunnel, new benches, press box upgrades, and improved storage facilities.
In April 2025, the $2.1bn Highmark Stadium project in New York reached a construction milestone with its topping-out ceremony, marking the placement of the final key roof module for the facility.
