While I have said all along (in the Events Center debate) all we need to do is remodel the Arena, the biggest argument against it has been that the Arena is not expandable, or is that the impression the city and new Events Center supporters want us to think?
I was told in the past that the shell is solid, but cannot be deviated for expansion, we could only change the interior.
Is this true? I’m starting to wonder. If possible, could we add another 2,500-3,000 seats to the Arena at a smaller price tag? Not sure, but I do know this;
According to a South DaCola foot soldier, the original contractor designed and built the facility for expansion to the North side. In other words, the North wall could be removed and expanded. We could also easily attach bars and restaurants to the outer edges of the facility and build a parking ramp in the current parking lot.
So my question is this? Why is this all being swept under the rug? Why do we need to build a whole new facility when we can simply remodel, fix acoustics and add seating? Heck, even rename the joint, if it will make you feel better.
Good freaking question.
*If anyone else wants to speak up publicly about this please email me; fb.art@sio.midco.net.