It was May 2006, a committee room in the legislature buildings, and the Opposition was raising prophetic concerns about BC Place.

Was the aging stadium rady for Olympic openiing and closing ceremonies? Would taxpayers have to foot the bill for a major refit?

Not to worry, the BC Liberals insisted. Though completed back in 1983, the stadium was good for another two decades.
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The New Democrats weren't persuaded. Guy Gentner, MLA for Delta North, had been perusing the BC Place service plan and offered his reading of the state of the stadium.

"BC Place stadium is close to its end," he declared, "the roof is ready to fall down."