The Maryland Stadium Authority yesterday (May 10) released a feasibility study for a proposed Maryland Horse Park and Agricultural Education Center in Gambrills, Md.

The study, begun in May, 2005, includes a summary of benefits to the agriculture industry, a master plan and facility design concept, an environmental review, an operation and management plan, an economic impact study, a traffic study, a cost estimate and a funding proposal. The architectural consultant team consisted of Richter Cornbrooks Gribble (RCG), Gralla Architects, Edaw, Inc. and RK&K Engineers.

RCG is a local architect with expertise in the design of public assembly facilities, including museums and visitor centers. Gralla Architects is a nationally recognized equestrian architectural firm that worked on the WestWorld of Scottsdale Equestrian Park Redevelopment, the Oklahoma State Fair Park Rehabilitation and Expansion, and Kansas State University’s Equine Education and Multi-Use Activities Center. Edaw, Inc. is a site and landscape architect experienced with horse parks and large environmental land use projects. RK&K evaluated the infrastructure including traffic and environmental issues.

The team assisted the Maryland Horse Park Selection Committee in evaluating proposed sites for a potential park, performing technical analysis of all proposed site locations. The consultant team confirmed the architectural program, prepared a conceptual layout of the facility on the Gambrills’ site, and prepared the conceptual plans necessary for estimating project costs. Project cost estimates of approximately $114 million were prepared by Heery International