Charlotte Approves $25M for Bojangles Complex Upgrades

Charlotte approves $25M for Bojangles complex upgrades

Charlotte City Council approved $25 million in tourism-funded upgrades for Bojangles Coliseum and Ovens Auditorium, including HVAC replacement and a long-term improvement plan. The aging venues, which hosted 300 events and 688,000 attendees last year, will undergo work this summer to avoid disrupting tenants such as the Charlotte Checkers.

Charlotte City Council roundup: BOplex getting $25M in upgrades, 2040 plan needs approval

The $25 million will go toward replacing the HVAC systems at Bojangles Coliseum and Ovens Auditorium, which are more than 50 years old.

Charlotte Council Approves $25 Million Plan to Upgrade 70-Year-Old Bojangles Coliseum

Charlotte City Council unanimously approved a $25 million plan Monday night to upgrade Bojangles Coliseum and Ovens Auditorium, known together as the BOplex, as officials move to address major infrastructure problems at the nearly 70-year-old venue. The vote comes just weeks after a roof leak canceled games, though a new roof is not included in this funding plan. Instead, the city and Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority are focusing on aging m…