Raleigh Convention Center Repairs Nearing Completion

0:00It's May 1st. You're listening to Durham News today, AI-powered local news. It's been five months since that massive fire tore through the roof of the Raleigh Convention Center, and repairs are moving right along now. Crews are wrapping up big winds by getting the kitchen fully operational again, along with walls, finishes, and all the public areas back to normal. This week from Friday through Monday, they're installing the last two permanent airwater chillers up on the roof, which means cooling systems will. Finally run, like they should, everywhere in the building. The total bill is steep on a $300 million facility, especially with inflation kicking in after water damage spread inside, but insurance is picking up most of the tab, including over $500,000 to structural engineers for fixes like the shimmer wall and more. Then $709,000 for smoke and fire cleanup on drywall, stairwells, hallways, ceilings, and admin offices. They still have solar panels to repair, and part of the roof to replace, but officials

1:04expect the whole thing wrapped up by summer getting this key. Spot back in full swing for events.