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NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 17, 2026Hillsborough

Tampa Bay Rays select AECOM Hunt as construction manager for proposed stadium

The Tampa Bay Rays have officially chosen AECOM Hunt to oversee the construction of their planned stadium at the Hillsborough College site. This selection marks a procedural milestone while financial negotiations between the team, the City of Tampa, and Hillsborough County remain ongoing.

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Why It Matters

The selection of a is a necessary step in the development process for the proposed stadium, which remains subject to pending financial agreements between the team and local government entities.

Key Facts

  • The Tampa Bay Rays have selected AECOM Hunt to manage the construction of the proposed stadium.
  • The proposed stadium site is located at Hillsborough College.
  • Financial negotiations regarding the stadium project are currently ongoing between the team, the City of Tampa, and Hillsborough County.
  • The Mayor of Tampa identified time as the 'biggest hurdle' for the project.

Who's Mentioned

organizationHillsborough County“Government entity involved in financial negotiations.”locationHillsborough College“Proposed site for the new stadium”organizationCity of Tampa“Government entity involved in financial negotiations.”personKen Atwater“President of Hillsborough College”organizationAECOM Hunt“Selected construction management firm”personJane Castor“Mayor of Tampa”organizationTampa Bay Rays“Professional baseball team proposing a new stadium”