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The exact next steps for Phase III of the Martin Stadium renovation are still being worked out, said Bill Moos, Washington State University athletic director, but plans should pan out this summer.

"I'm in the process right now of assessing our facility situation, among many other aspects of our department," he said.

Phase III consists of luxury suites, loge boxes and club seats atop the north stands. Stadium capacity would increase by 2,200.

The project was originally estimated to be around $40 million. Construction is slated to begin once 80 percent of the Phase III premium seats have been presold.

Funding for the project includes money from premium seat sales as well as donations.

WSU Senior Associate Director of Athletics John Johnson said officials are still in the process of selling premium seats, but are close to the target.

"We are approaching our benchmarks for funding," he said. "... At this point, ... in excess of 50 percent of our seats have been committed. We have in gifts and pledges in excess of $15 million."

Moos said he believes there's a need to move forward with the project, but he wants to prioritize other facility needs first.

"It's just a matter of whether we start on it immediately or prioritize ahead of it," he said.

As part of his review process, Moos said he is talking with coaches and staff to get a feel for their needs. He also is meeting with various donors across the state.

Moos said he expects his review process to be completed sometime during mid-summer, after which officials will announce a blueprint of the rest of the project.

"There's a lot to accomplish in the buildings as well," he said.

Johnson said when officials announce what the next steps will be in regards to Martin Stadium, they also will make public "other potential projects that at least we have in conceptual thought."

Phase III of the Martin Stadium renovation project in particular is important for the university, Moos said.

"In the long range, it's extremely important as we get our football program back healthy. Hopefully we'll (have a) full stadium and ... increase revenue," he said, adding that would be beneficial down the road because there would be "plenty of revenue" to address inflation and salaries, among other issues.

For now, Moos said he will continue to get to know and talk to his staff. He said there are many things he would like to accomplish during his stay at WSU.

"We've got... a lot of other challenges in regards to improving resources through fundraising and marketing our programs," he said. "The necessary resources for our coaches to be successful, that will be a big part of it and of course recruiting the best talent and providing them with the best positive experience and opportunities for them to reach their potential."