Ironwood Civic Center project moves forward.

IRONWOOD – The Civic Center Dome structure in Ironwood comes down as plans for the new civic center are entering the final stages, the project started Thursday with the deflation of the temporary dome that served the city for the year between permanent structures.  The dome was built on the site of the original civic center structure and where the permanent structure will also be constructed with a goal for completion in time for the 2020-21 winter hockey and figure skating season.  Some enhancements to the new building include an upgrade to the exterior sign to a new reader board. The new sign will be installed on Jackson Road upon approval from Gogebic Community College.  Enhancements for the front entrance include suggestions for an outdoor flag pole area, and adding stamped and colored concrete. The city would assume costs for enhancements that are approved but do not work naturally with the design and increase costs.  Interior changes are to improve flow and function and include the entrance, commons area and concessions.  The concessions and commons area enhancements may be funded by a private benefactor.  Wednesday was the final day for the Pat O’Donnell Civic Center Board to provide requests for enhancements or changes to the project architect and insurance company that is paying to replace the 40-year-old structure after its roof failed under heavy snow in March of 2019.