re: New LSU Arena? - EBR Metro Council Agenda

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Exactly, prime location. Tear it down and build a modern representation of the Cow Palace, with Pete out front.

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Not going to happen. It’s been said on here over and over.

LSU has plans in place to renovate the coliseum and its surrounding livestock facilities. LINK

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This project consists of renovations and abatement to the John M. Parker Agricultural Center Coliseum and the adjoining Livestock Show Barn. This project is part of a larger, comprehensive, phased renovation to upgrade and enhance the usability of the Coliseum Facilities as additional funding becomes available. Phase 1 scope of work for the Coliseum will be abatement of hazardous materials in the entire building. The Coliseum is a 133,839 square feet facility built in 1937. Phase 1 for the Livestock Show Barn work will consist of abatement of hazardous materials, building code and ADA upgrades, renovations to all areas to accommodate the sheep and swine programs, adding a new roof over an arena and stock pens on the north side, and upgrades to lighting, public address system, HVAC systems, and the sprinkler system. The Livestock Show Barn is a 102,312 square feet facility built in 1939 and will be reconfigured to accommodate the Sheep and Swine Show Program.

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