The estimated cost of the new multipurpose livestock and equestrian facility is $19 million. To pay for the project, Gov. Kristi Noem is asking the legislature for $12 million in one-time funds, which would be added to the $3 million received in insurance payments from the fire. Roberts says that leaves $4 million to be raised by the State Fair Foundation. The 200,000 square-foot DEX footprint covers the area where the 96,000 square-foot Beef Complex stood as well as where the 37,000 square-foot Sheep Barn currently stands. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held during the 2021 South Dakota State Fair, with plans for the DEX to be up and running in time for the 2022 State Fair.