International competition for ideas on reusing the roof of the old Montreal Olympic Stadium

MONTREAL – The organization that oversees Montreal's Olympic Stadium is holding an international competition to find a second life for the building's tattered, old roof.

The Olympic Park launched a competition this summer for the recycling and reuse of dismantled materials and components.

Quebecers will be asked to vote for their favorite of eight ideas chosen by a jury.

In February, the Quebec government announced an $870 million project to replace the stadium's roof over four years.

The new roof will allow the building to remain open year-round and double the number of annual visitors to the tourist site, which hosted the 1976 Summer Olympics.

People from anywhere in the world have until the end of May to submit their ideas.

This Canadian Press report was first published on April 16, 2024.

Canadian Press