Regina provides another sneak peek at new Mosaic stadium

The City of Regina and the construction company building the new football stadium opened the project's doors again today for another sneak peek at the project.

According to the city, construction will start in Mayon the terrace area on the ground atthe northeast corner of the stadium.

The terraceis supposed toprovide a gathering area during stadium events.

Once complete, the terrace will include 1,300 metresof new sidewalks, 134 trees and 173 shrubs, according to a news release from the city.

It will also include28,600 square metres of asphalt surfacing, seating and rest areasand pedestrianlighting.

"This gathering place has the potential to be a game-changer for our community,"Mayor Michael Fougere said. "The terrace concept will enhance the level and kindsof activity that takes place around all kinds of different events."

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"As work moves forward, the new stadium is beginning to take shape for the 2017opening," Fougere said. "To patrons ofEvrazPlace and area residents, we say 'Thank you for yourpatience we are confident the results will be worth it.'"

The $278-million stadiumwill be the new home for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

AccordingSeanHamelin, the manager on site with PCL construction, stadiumconstructionis about 77 per cent complete.

"Over the next number of weeks, final excavation of the field will start and installationof theFabritechspectator roof material will begin. We are also going to begininstalling seats on the east side,"Hamelinsaid.

Hamelin said good weather the past two winters has helped keep the project on track.

"The winter was obviously a very good one from everybody's perspective. We still had our days where the cranes couldn't work or it was too windy," he said.

"But overall the weather has been great. We can't complain about it."