Skeleton transformation

The steel skeleton of the arena project soon will be transformed as precast panels are placed on the east side of the structure starting the last week of July. At the same time air handling units necessary to heat and cool the facility will be placed inside the structure. And, the main arena catwalk system and roof trusses are expected to be set into position in mid-August.

In other developments, the new boiler plant in the lower level of the Main Street parking deck will be fired up the last week of July.  The old boilers in Holmes Hall will be phased out once the new plant is up and running. The steam plant provides energy for air conditioning as well as heat and will provide greater energy efficiency due to new technologies.