The Governments of Canada and British Columbia jointly took the responsibility of the Pacific Coliseum construction project. This project will be completed by 2010 and the Pacific Coliseum will be ready to host some of the most popular events of the Winter Olympic. The total investment for the construction of the Pacific Coliseum Olympic venue is estimated to be $ 20.4 million, including the initial costs, the expenses for further developments so that the place continues to be a charming site for community recreational activities for future events.
The place is located in the ever popular Hastings Park which is a perfect center for hosting community events. The Pacific Coliseum Winter Olympic site is established right in the heart of the Hastings Park Complex that is being upgraded for the grand commencement, extending the seating capacity to around 16000 from the usual 14,239, the ice covered arena for holding large scale events as per international standards. Apart from this, the last minute changes and installations are presently being taken care of, in order to do away with any kind of compromization from the part of the spectators and the athletes. The final improvement plan holds requisition for expanding the size of the ice plant, upgrading the washroom facilities, improving the lighting, ventilation and air conditioning systems along with increasing the accommodation standards.
The Pacific Coliseum Olympic venue does feature quite a number of sustainable attributes that will potentially upgrade the popular site for hosting large scale public events in the future. The substantial attributes include, a complete renovation and upgradation of the current facilities, improvement of the technical back ups. A varied type of events are to be held at the Pacific Coliseum Olympic site that are sure to steal the show with their marvels and thrills right in front of the mesmerized world.
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