Demolition and excavation of the Rogers Centre's 100-level is now complete, nearly four months after the Toronto Blue Jays announced details of a reimagined lower bowl for the ballpark.
The project, announced on July 27 and scheduled to be completed in time for the opening of the 2024 season, is part of the next phase of renovations at the ballpark. Phase 1 focused on outfield renovations, which were unveiled at the start of last season.
Structural demolition of the lower bowl took place between Oct. 13-26, where an average of 350 workers were on-site daily, as stated by the team in an update on Tuesday. The process included the removal and recycling of 26.5 million pounds of concrete and 3 million pounds of steel.
Field-level excavation took place between Oct. 23-Nov. 6, during which 780 truckloads of materials were removed from the Rogers Centre and 530 loads were brought in.
According to the team's release sent in July, changes are being made to provide a more comfortable experience with a greater variety of seating options, and designed specifically with baseball viewing in mind.
“By completely rebuilding the 100-level seating bowl, we are introducing an authentic ballpark viewing experience, with sightlines designed specifically for fans to enjoy Blue Jays baseball," Mark Shapiro, president and CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays, said in July when the renovations were announced.
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