True North President and CEO Jim Ludlow (left) provided Winnipeg Mayor Sam Katz with a first hand look at construction progress at MTS Centre this week. “Absolutely awesome” was the Mayor’s comment as he looked up at the seating bowl from centre ice on the event floor.


Ludlow pitches the benefits of “Club Seat” privileges to Mayor Katz from the future site of the John Labatt Lounge off the Main Concourse. True North Vice President, Jim Millican looks on from behind the Mayor as members of Katz’ communication staff listen intently. Carboard boxes contain actual club seats waiting for assembly.


Masonry work on the brick columns along Portage Avenue.


Carpet is already in place in the box office at MTS Centre. It is now being laid in many of the office areas.


Donald street under repair in preparation for the removal of the construction fence along the east side of MTS Centre.


Looking skyward to the top of the impressive rotunda at Portage and Donald.


Final panels of glass being installed at the top of the rotunda at Portage and Donald.


Seat frames await backs and cushions as the installation of seats in the lower bowl nears completion.


Cabinetry is now being installed into the private suites.


MTS is installing wiring for telephones and computer networks throughout MTS Centre.

Construction and demolition photography provided courtesy of Private Eye Studios (204) 947-1820

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