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Thursday
Feb102011

Metrodome Roof Will be Replaced

DateThursday, February 10, 2011 at 6:25PM | AuthorDavid Tinjum |

The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission voted unanimously today to replace the roof of the home of the Minnesota Viking, and host to over 300 events per year.

Estimated cost: $18.3 million

Source of funds: Mostly insurance

Completion date: August 1, 2011

Roof size: 10 acres

The Metrodome roof has collapsed four times since it opened, and one of the engineering firms involved in the evaluation stated that even with a new roof, there was a high probability the new inflatable roof would experience a collapse in the future.

Below: Metrodome the morning of the latest collapse

Metrodome Roof Collapse - Mill City Times Exclusive Photos

 

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