For nearly five years, the Texas A&M system and the flagship campus have been talking about redeveloping the area east of Kyle Field, between the Koldus building and the alumni center. That project has become a reality.

The Association of Former Students and the A&M Foundation have announced construction starts next month on the $25 million dollar Aggie Park.

The association's vice president, Kathryn Greenwade, visits with WTAW's Bill Oliver about the two year project, which starts with an outdoor amphitheater, water features, and student activity areas.

A second phase is a new facility for the association and the foundation that will house foundation staff, the Aggie Ring program, and host special events.

The first order of business is removing the former president's home, which was converted about five years ago to host events. Key architectural elements of the house will be preserved for future use.

Construction will not affect football traffic and tailgating,