The $80.6-million expansion of 'Bama's Bryant-Denny Stadium should be done as soon as the 2010 season after approval by the UA System Board of Trustees.

The upgrade was approved at yesterday's meeting with little discussion.

Here's a look at exactly what will happen:

The project would take place in four phases:
1) utility relocation;
2) demolition of existing structure;
3) audio/visual upgrade;
4) stadium expansion.

Utility Relocation

• New capacity for storm water, sanitary sewer, and domestic water to support the South End Zone expansion and clear corridors by relocating and re-routing utilities.

Demolition

• Demolishing concrete pavement and removing abandoned utilities and the scoreboard on the south side of the stadium.

Audio/Visual Upgrade

• Demolition of existing audio/visual equipment at several locations in the stadium, and installation of a new distributed sound system; audio/visual system installation; exterior sound system installation; broadcast cabling; television replacement; speaker replacement on concourse level; installation of a new television distribution system.

Stadium Expansion

• 8,500 Upper Deck seats
• 1,700 South Zone Club seats
• Upper concourse with concessions and restrooms
• 36 skyboxes
• Crimson Tide Foundation offices
• Donors Hall of Fame
• Outdoor market for food and merchandise
• 2 corner video boards

Davis Architects of Birmingham, Ala., in consultation with HOK Sport Architects of Kansas City, Mo., will coordinate design of the project.