Olympic Stadium to get new $300m roof 01/07/2010 |
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Quebec's Olympic Installations Board (OIB) is moving ahead with plans to replace the decrepit roof covering Montreal's Olympic stadium.
The board this week filed a notice of intent to seek approval from Quebec's Liberal government to hire SNC-Lavalin for the $300m job.
CBC News reports that the new steel roof will be rigid, fixed, and more durable than the current retractable fibreglass covering that rips frequently, requiring expensive repairs.
SNC-Lavalin submitted its bid on the Olympic Stadium roof job three years ago, after the OIB issued a tender request in 2005.
"We know that it's an excellent project that has passed all tests, all trials, analysis, etc," said Sylvie Bastien, communications director at the Olympic Stadium. "It's an excellent project."
The scheme also includes major repairs and maintenance over the next 25 years.
Montreal Mayor Gérald Tremblay added: "The good news is that the Quebec Government is willing to invest close to $300m to enhance the value of this important asset for Montreal."
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