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Lafayette’s Cajundome in line for extensive, $20 million makeover
The Cajundome is preparing for its most extensive renovation in three decades — a $20 million makeover that will bring new seating, new lights, a rejuvenated roof and host of other upgrades.
Cajundome Director Greg Davis laid out the details in a Tuesday ceremony to mark the 30th anniversary of the facility, which opened Nov. 10, 1985.
He said the Cajundome will close in May 2016 for the six-month renovation project and reopen in December.
Plans call for replacing the original 10,000 seats and adding 1,000 seats to bring capacity for concerts up to 11,000.
Read more: http://theadvocate.com/news/acadiana/13939906-123/lafayettes-cajundome-in-line-for