Raiders Stadium: Clark County Helps Clear Path For Construction

LAS VEGAS, NV - The Clark County Regional Flood Control District announced the issuance of a permit that will help clear the way for construction at the proposed site of the Oakland Raiders' future $1.9 billion home in Las Vegas.

A 1,800 foot long culvert currently located at the Las Vegas stadium site will be moved 150 feet west of its current location, away from where construction will take place. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the Section 408 permission on Monday, according to a press release. The Las Vegas Stadium Company LLC, reimbursed the cost of an agreement between the flood district and Army Corps of Engineers to expedite the review process.

The Raiders praised the move in a statement, saying it showed the community's commitment to the stadium project.

"The effort that the Regional Flood Control District, the County Department of Public Works and The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers put forth to relocate a major flood control culvert is a perfect example of the public agency cooperation which is essential for the project's success," the team said in an issued statement.

Steven Parrish, General Manager of the Clark County Regional Flood Control District, said that most of the southwest Las Vegas valley drains to the location of the culvert. He said necessary measures have been taken to ensure the relocation is handled properly.

"The design team, Kimley-Horn Associates and Mortenson Construction, went to great strides to match the original design, and in fact, have improved upon it for the safety of the region. Throughout the process, substantial coordination was required with the LA District to verify the requirements for the permission and provide the engineered studies and plans needed for issuance," Parrish said.

The $1.325 billion in building costs for the stadium comprises most of the estimated $1.9 billion tab. An additional $375 million is allocated for land, infrastructure, and siting. A practice facility and contingency costs split each account for $100 million.

Senate Bill 1, passed through the Nevada's 2017 legislative session, directed $750 million in public funds towards the construction of the stadium, as well as an additional $200 million in maintenance costs over the life of the stadium, which is expected to be completed by the start of the 2020 NFL season.

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