salamander
05-04-2013, 11:21 AM
So I've been curious as to what the status was regarding the Steelers plans to increase the seating capacity of Heinz Field. After doing a quick search, I came across this article from back in February. Don't expect any new seats any time soon.
And yes, as I've stated, this article is from back in February so don't hound me about posting an old article. :chuckle:
Heinz Field expansion wrangling heats up
By Mark Belko / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Pittsburgh-Allegheny County Sports & Exhibition Authority is playing tough defense in its battle against the Steelers over a proposed 3,000-seat expansion at Heinz Field.
In a formal response to a lawsuit filed in December by the team, the SEA argued that it is under no obligation to pay two-thirds of the cost of the addition because it doesn't meet the definition of a capital improvement under the Steelers' lease.
At the same time, the authority showed some offense, contending that the Steelers should be barred from asserting their claims because they rejected "reasonable funding proposals" to pay for the expansion and other projects and by "refusing and failing" to meet the criteria for capital improvements.
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/news/heinz-field-expansion-wrangling-heats-up-673043/#ixzz2SLEzhwyn
And yes, as I've stated, this article is from back in February so don't hound me about posting an old article. :chuckle:
Heinz Field expansion wrangling heats up
By Mark Belko / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Pittsburgh-Allegheny County Sports & Exhibition Authority is playing tough defense in its battle against the Steelers over a proposed 3,000-seat expansion at Heinz Field.
In a formal response to a lawsuit filed in December by the team, the SEA argued that it is under no obligation to pay two-thirds of the cost of the addition because it doesn't meet the definition of a capital improvement under the Steelers' lease.
At the same time, the authority showed some offense, contending that the Steelers should be barred from asserting their claims because they rejected "reasonable funding proposals" to pay for the expansion and other projects and by "refusing and failing" to meet the criteria for capital improvements.
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/news/heinz-field-expansion-wrangling-heats-up-673043/#ixzz2SLEzhwyn