Among the latest works completed, the 120 x 80-meter grass surface has been fixed (110 x 70-meter field). Also, the structure of the administrative offices is now erected.
“I am very satisfied because we are respecting the schedule that we had initially set out,” said Executive vice-president of the Montreal Impact and Saputo Stadium Richard Legendre. “Since it is natural turf, it was important to lay it in September so that it could take root before winter. With the grass, the view is spectacular and we can witness the stadium taking shape.”
Located on the corner of Sherbrooke and Viau Streets, the Saputo Stadium, will be a 13,000-seat soccer stadium, which represents a 2,500-seat increase from Claude-Robillard Sports Complex.
The construction of the project, estimated at $15 million, is entirely privately funded. Half of this amount -$7.5 million- was donated by the Saputo family. The new stadium will become the home of the Impact as of the 2008 season.
For further information on the 2008 season ticket packages, contact the Montreal Impact Ticket Office at 514-328-3668 or at www.stadesaputo.com.
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Source: Patrick Vallée, Montreal Impact
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