Blue Jays share images, video of first phase of Rogers Centre's renos

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The first phase of Rogers Centre’s multi-year $300-million renovations is complete with the Toronto Blue Jays sharing video and images this week of the removal of all 500 Level seats, which will be replaced, and the outfield’s demolition.

The baseball club says the work began in October and was finished last week and new construction began in the second week of November with concrete poured in the 500 Level along with new structural steel installation.

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“The demolition was completed last week, culminating in 35 days of work and approximately 21,000 worker hours,” the Blue Jays said in a news release.

“An average of about 110 workers have been on site daily, six days per week, including about 50 workers dedicated to demolition.”

Phase one of the renovation is set to be completed for the Jays’ 2023 home opener.

“2.2 million pounds of materials have been recycled from the stadium, including 1.3 million pounds of concrete and 900,000 pounds of steel and metal,” the Blue Jays said.

“New (500 Level) seats will be delivered in January 2023; information on the old 500 Level seats will be shared when available.”