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Originally Posted by elly63
The Olympic Stadium: Fact and Fiction
"95% of Quebeceers are opposed to demolition.
Demolishing the stadium is not an option, given its unique post-tension, pre stressed concrete structure and its proximity to the Metro and residential areas.
The stadium cannot be demolished using dynamite. Like a giant Meccano toy set, the stadium would have to be taken apart piece by piece. This would take several years, cost some $700 million (some have disputed - elly) and require the disposal of tons of concrete...but most importantly it would deprive us of the largest stadium in the province."
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Again, consider the source.
"Hello, my name is Jacques. I am the still 11 years away from retirement, $250,000 a year Vice President of Facilities here at the Parc Olympique. I am going to tell you the six reasons why you and your loved ones will all get cancer if we demolish Olympic Stadium..."
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