Toronto Orders Live Nation to Repair Storm-Damaged Rogers Stadium
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City inspectors demand engineering assessments and repairs after structural collapses threaten upcoming AC/DC concert.
As Global News Toronto first reported, the City of Toronto has issued a seven-part order to Live Nation requiring urgent repairs to Rogers Stadium after a Wednesday storm caused significant structural damage to the outdoor music venue.
According to reporting from Global News Toronto, city inspectors found that portions of the stadium's north side had collapsed and blue bleachers were strewn across the site near Downsview Park. The city stated that the venue is currently in a condition that may pose a risk to public health and safety.
As a result, the city has ordered Live Nation to prevent public entry to the site and hire an engineer to assess the damage. Live Nation must submit its findings and proposed solutions to the city by Sept. 8 and provide a progress update by Sept. 11. Global News Toronto notes that any reconstruction work will require a building permit.
This crisis arrives as the venue prepares to host rock band AC/DC in mid-September. Including the Labour Day long weekend, Live Nation has approximately 12 days to address the repairs.
While Live Nation told The Canadian Press that the stadium sustained "significant damage," the venue has faced a history of complications. Global News Toronto reports that since opening last summer, the 50,000-person venue has dealt with noise complaints from local officials and criticism from concertgoers who claimed the site was ill-prepared for large crowds. The venue most recently hosted K-pop group BTS on Aug. 23.