Alexander Memorial Coliseum

GEORGIA TECH SEEKING IDEAS FOR COLISEUM
February 4, 2010
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Atlanta, Ga. - Four firms are being asked to provide their ideas about how to bring Alexander Memorial Coliseum on the Georgia Tech campus up to current standards. The venue, built in 1957, has undergone many upgrades, but officials say they have been haphazard and have left oddities such as seat treads that donÕt match and few fan amenities.

The firms are being asked to review the building and make recommendations. That work could include removing the buildingÕs domed roof in order to make the changes.

Work is likely to include premium seating, school officials say, in order to help pay for the project. The initial work is being funded from $15 million donated by Henry F. McCamish Jr. toward the arena project.

Athletic department officials say there is nothing firm about the project and theyÕll wait until they see the firmsÕ ideas and suggestions on how to pay for the upgrades before making any decisions. The decision on whether to move ahead will likely come this summer. The schoolÕs board of regents will have the final say.

Estimates are the work could cost $45 to $50 million and no consideration has been given to building a new arena.

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