On Feb. 27-28, 2008, Cal Poly students voted to increase the ASI University Union fee to fund the expansion of the Cal Poly Recreation Center. With a vote count of 7,309 - approximately 38 percent of the student population - students have voiced their choice to improve the existing Rec Center in its current location for the future of all Cal Poly students. The Rec Center Expansion passed with 75%. Students have approved a fee increase of $65 per quarter to be implemented when the renovated facility is complete, estimated fall 2011.
Construction on the Rec Center is not expected to begin until summer 2009. However, ASI plans to replace two upper fields at the Sports Complex with synthetic turf beginning summer 2008 - weather permitting. ASI hopes to use the new turf fields in fall 2008.