Celebrating completion of the most extensive part of construction works of the new Mežaparks Large Open-Air Stage, a ridgepole wreath was solemnly raised above the metal structures of the open-air stage dome.
During the course of the works, waterproofing will be continued on the sloping covering (in the area of bypass steps), assembly of prefabricated reinforced concrete elements of the open-air stage steps, as well as assembly of metal cantilever beams and step beams under the reinforced concrete steps will be continued. Also the commenced road construction and improvement works are continued in the territory of the open-air stage.
Renovation of Mežaparks Large Open-Air Stage started on 11 March 2016, when Riga Municipality and the Latvian National Centre for Culture of the Ministry of Culture signed an agreement with Juris Poga and Austris Mailītis architects’ offices on development of the construction design. The first stage of renovation of Mežaparks Large Open-Air Stage – construction of a new spectators’ area, which was performed by GP “LNK RERE” – was implemented until 7 June 2018, before the XXVI Nationwide Latvian Song and the XVI Dance Festival.
The second stage of renovation works – construction of a new open-air stage – will be completed until 18 June 2020, before the XII Latvian School Youth Song and Dance Festival.
