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CKNW - BC Place stadium roof collapsed
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 12:45 pm
by Jim Mullin
more to come
Re: CKNW - BC Place stadium roof collapsed
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 12:55 pm
by Hambone
Jim Mullin wrote:more to come
That is a huge blow (little play on words there) for Vancouver period. The Dome is just getting ready for its busy season. With the exception of a couple of days it is booked every day from the 3rd week in January until April 15. Not only could it be a huge economic blow to BC Place Corp itself if it can't be fixed it also could cost the hospitality industry millions over the next few months if those events can't still be held in the Dome or relocated.
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:00 pm
by Dan_Payne_fan!!
wtf!!!
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:07 pm
by Toppy Vann
Hopefully there was no one below but you never know of course.
Not to take this lightly but those who want games outdoors just got their wish.
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:08 pm
by Midfield
Snow forced a rip and it deflated in about under 10 minutes.
Team 1040 are talking. . .
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:08 pm
by crburrows
Yippee!
So the roof IS retractible. Opens in heavy wet slush.
Any insurance for this, or will Gov't of BC have to open it's vault?
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:08 pm
by Charlene
Why not wait to post about this til you have more information?
To open a thread like this only to read "more to come" is completely frustrating.
But i'm sure glad you got to be the first one to rush in here and post it. Congrats!
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:10 pm
by sj-roc
Looks like
this article from Dec 22 spoke too soon:
Contrary to some previous reports, the Teflon roof does not need to be replaced, as a review conducted by its builder shows it is structurally sound, (Graham Ramsay, business development director of BC Place) says.
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:11 pm
by Bosco
Jeepers!
I'm sure that a little crazy glue and an air pump will be able to piece things together, still - it must be a surreal sight.
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:12 pm
by LION81
Wow this is unreal
i wonder what it looks like right now!
Team 1040 just changed to talking hockey
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:14 pm
by Midfield
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:17 pm
by LION81
Team 1040 listen right now!
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:17 pm
by sj-roc
For a comparison, go
here, which has some pre-collapse photos from earlier today.
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:28 pm
by O'Shea
I guess all you outdoor stadium enthusiasts might be getting your wish??!!!
Hopefully no one was hurt
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:31 pm
by LION81
Ya no one was hurt!
