KeyArena renovation to cost more than originally expected
SEATTLE (AP) — The renovation of KeyArena to make it ready for a potential NHL franchise will cost $100 million more than previously expected.
Oak View Group announced Tuesday it had selected Skanska and AECOM Hunt to partner together as the general contractor for construction of the $700 million project.
The project was originally expected to cost $600 million, but OVG CEO Tim Leiweke said costs increased for a variety of reasons, including putting in permanent locker rooms for the expected NHL franchise, the WNBA’s Seattle Storm and a permanent locker room for a potential future NBA franchise.
Leiweke also said there was an additional 50,000 square feet added for storage and an additional premium club space added at the top of the…