The city of Tacoma and its mayor approved $21.3 million renovation plans to modernize Washington State’s largest indoor venue, the Tacoma Dome.
Watch Kevin McCarty’s report on the mass renovations on KIRO 7 News at 5. Watch on-air or here.
The city-owned facility will be revitalized with new seating, exterior beautification, renovated restrooms, modernization of backstage areas, and upgrades to loading docks and security systems.
“Investing in the infrastructure and long-term future of the Tacoma Dome is vital to the continued growth of arts and tourism in the region,” said Mayor Marilyn Strickland. “The sustained economic vitality of the dome will continue to advance Tacoma’s reputation as a destination.”
>> Related: VIDEO: David Bowie at the Tacoma Dome, May 21, 1990
Renovations will begin in summer of 2017. New seating will be installed during summer of 2018 with all renovations completed by fall of 2018.
Since opening in 1983 with David Bowie, the Tacoma Dome has hosted the world’s top touring artists.
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