Laurier’s University Stadium to get upgrades as Waterloo city gains access to field
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On Monday night, Waterloo city council approved a plan that will allow the city access to Wilfrid Laurier University Stadium in exchange for funding for upgrades.
On Monday night, Waterloo city council approved a plan which will allow the city access to Wilfrid Laurier University Stadium in exchange for funding for upgrades.
The city will pay to replace the stadium field and turf, scoreboard and lighting as well as a new bubble cover that will allow the facility to be used all year round.
A release from Waterloo says that the upgrades and addition will provide new field space for local sports organizations.
It will also allow the city to push to host sport tourism and larger events as well, which will help the tourism and hospitality sector, as many municipalities are looking to do.
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