Penguins' New Consol Energy Center Should Be Complete By Aug. 1
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Consol Energy Center Likely To Open To
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The Penguins' new Consol Energy Center is "on target for an Aug. 1 completion, well ahead of the start" of the '10-11 NHL season, according to Mark Belko of the PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE. Architect Populous Principal Wayne London yesterday told Pittsburgh planning commission members that the $321M arena "should be finished by then, barring a major setback." Penguins CEO Ken Sawyer said that the arena "'most likely' would open to the public sometime in September." Belko notes "still undecided is whether the team will christen the new building with a preseason hockey game or some other type of performance." Sawyer: "What I can say is that the project is proceeding exceedingly well. We don't foresee any delays that would jeopardize being completely ready for the start of the season." London said that the facility "should be fully enclosed from the elements by the end of the year." Meanwhile, Belko notes the planning commission yesterday "voted unanimously to approve the building's signage, which not only involves the naming rights secured by Consol Energy, but also sponsorships to the arena's three main entrances." So far there are "no plans for a giant marquee outside of the building similar to the one" at Mellon Arena. Sawyer said that the team, "which will run the new arena, would like to have some type of marquee to promote games and other events but is still considering various options" (PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE, 10/14).
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