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The Saskatchewan Roughriders are pleased to announce the next step in the Grey Cup Legacy Project.
The project began in 2012 with the expansion of Mosaic Stadium and the installation of the semi-permanent seats and suites in the north and south end zones. Plans are now in place how those seats will be distributed throughout the province once a new facility opens in the fall of 2017.
The Grey Cup Legacy Project will provide a fantastic opportunity for sports and arts organizations in Saskatchewan to create a seated viewing area at a fraction of the cost of installing new seats.
“We know how much the fans in Saskatchewan support the Roughriders,” President and CEO, Jim Hopson said. “And now we have a great opportunity to give back to the many diverse programs and areas in the Province with the Grey Cup Legacy Project.”
“The Grey Cup Legacy Project will boost the already vibrant quality of life we enjoy in our growing province,” Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport for Recreational Initiatives Gene Makowsky said. “These additional seats will enhance multipurpose facilities across the province, one of the many benefits of hosting the Grey Cup in Saskatchewan this year.”
There are over 7,000 seats, along with suites and concourse structure available for reinstallation. There are numerous combinations on how the rows can be split and donated. Much of the hardware is already within the current seating structure. Additional components (seats, guardrails, planking, stairs, etc.) for restructure will be at the cost of the recipient of the seats and are available from the supplier. The seating structure would be made available once the Football Club has entered a new facility.
The re-purposed seats would be dismantled at cost to the Saskatchewan Roughrider Football Club, with the relocation and reinstallation costs to be covered by the organizations or institutions that wish to have the seats. The cost of dismantling would also include the concourse and suite structures.
