The Munich Olympic Pool underwent renovations with spectacular results so China may do this right. However, what concerns me is the paragraph that sates that they intend to include revenue generating facilities within the structure. That to me says "theme park" which, according to my personal morals, cheapens the structure enormously.From xinhuanet.com:
BEIJING, Oct. 12 -- The National Aquatics Center, better known as the Water Cube, will undergo a closed-door facelift over the next few months to build a number of recreational amenities for the public, including a 10,000-square-meter water playground.
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The renovation, which starts this Thursday and will last until June next year, would comprise the removal of approximately 10,000 temporary seats and stands installed during the Olympics."The needs of the public calling for exercise on normal days will be met without sacrificing the stadium's function as a host of sporting events since there will still be 6,000 permanent seats," said a staff member surnamed Cai from the center's publicity department.
She also said the company is looking into constructing new facilities in the Cube that will only be accessible with added fees in an effort to generate revenue. The price of admission to the center, 50 yuan (7.32 U.S. dollars), will remain unchanged.
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