Raising the Roof

Premier Campbell marked a construction milestone for a major Olympic venue as the final section of the Richmond Oval's massive 6.5-acre roof was lifted into place. The Richmond Oval and its unique roof constructed primarily of pine beetle-killed timber will showcase the ingenuity and innovation of B.C.'s wood products industry to an international audience. More than 8,000 Richmond residents, project workers and City staff also made their mark on Olympic history by adding their signatures to the final roof section.