Events Center to use mock-ups to determine siding fix

SIOUX FALLS - Earlier this year, the Events Center project team determined an issue with the exterior metal siding on the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center.

Director of Public Works Mark Cotter said the metal panels have been deemed nonconforming work.

To determine a solution to the issue, the city says two mock-ups, or test areas, of the siding will begin to be installed the week of September 8.

The metal panels will not detract from how much fans will enjoy their experience in this building, Cotter say. However, we want to make sure every inch of this beautiful building is completely correct, and the project team is very engaged in finding the right solution.

The material for the mock-ups is already on site, and new siding will be installed in two areas of the building near the southwest entrance, according to Cotter. The two mock-ups will be installed using two different methods of jointing the panels. Installation will be complete by mid-October. Then the mock-ups will be evaluated as to which installation method provides the best solution.

The public can watch the mock-up installation process by going to http://www.siouxfalls.org/livecam.

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Events Center to use mock-ups to determine siding fix