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Mets Detail Stadium Plan

FLUSHING, NY-The New York Mets release the design plans for the team's new ballpark. Work on the effort is expected to be completed by opening day in 2009.

By Barbara Jarvie | Updated on April 06, 2006

FLUSHING, NY-The New York Mets organization has released additional details regarding its new stadium. Construction is expected to begin later this year and the team anticipates all work will be completed in time for opening day in 2009.

The seven-level, open-air park will feature natural grass and capacity for approximately 45,000 fans within the 1.26-million-sf facility. There will be 8,800 parking spaces on-site and adjacent to the site in addition to 3,680 spaces in lots in the surrounding area.

The Mets estimate the amount of their total private investment to be approximately $550 million. In addition, the city will contribute $90 million in capital funds, and the state will contribute $75 million in addition to rent credits, in order to fund infrastructure costs related to the project. The Mets will enter into a lease with an expected term of at least 35 years.

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