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Video: More info on the complex and impressive roof on BC Place. (Via Global News)

August 24, 2011 By Brian Wawryshyn

A recent video by Global News BC takes a closer look at the massive roof project at BC Place and gives an update on the construction.

Filed Under: CFL/League, Den Talk Tagged With: BC Lions, BC Place, CFL, Construction Updates, Global News, Grey Cup 2011, Video

UPDATE: BC Place construction photos: July 21, 2011

July 21, 2011 By Brian Wawryshyn

With today’s news that the 99th Grey Cup championship is now officially sold out, we thought it was time for another photo update on the facility where the game will be played. BC Place (soon to be renamed) is really starting to take shape and football fans across Canada are going to be in for a treat when the big game goes down in November.

The fixed fabric portion of the roof is now being installed and every day it seems a new section or two is added.

BC Place roof sections being laid in place: Photo capture from BCPlace.com

New progress appears to show that the interior finishing is also well underway, with what appears to be the installation of the new seats. Unless the seats are covered in some sort of wrapping, tthere would appear to be two different colours of seats. One a reddish/orange/maroon colour and the other grey.

Installation of the seats has begun. Photo capture from BCPlace.com

From the exterior, looking from Science World, you can really see the shape of the building and can start to visualize the finished product. In the early stages many people suggested the design was ugly and going to be an eyesore. My opinion was wait to see the finished project before making your judgement. Looking at the photo below, I personally think this design is going to become an attractive focal point of our skyline, much more so than the previous roof.

Looking from Science World: Photo capture from BCPlace.com

With our time at Empire Field winding down, BC Lions fans and Vancouverites are going to soon have a first class state f the art stadium to attend events in once again. It all starts on September 30th, when the BC Lions take on the Edmonton Eskimos in the first sporting event to grace the new facility.

Personally, I can’t wait! Stay tuned for more updates!

Filed Under: 2011 Grey Cup, CFL/League, Den Talk Tagged With: BC Lions, BC Place Stadium, CFL, Construction Updates, Grey Cup 2011, Photos

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