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As the deconstruction of the old Mosaic Stadium continues, the west-side grandstand will be brought down in a controlled demolition Friday. Here’s what you need to know if you want to watch a piece of Regina’s history tumble to the ground.

Where can I watch the demolition?

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The public viewing area is along Retallack Street on the east side of the old stadium, south of the east seats and further south toward 10th Avenue and North Railway Street.

How is the demolition being done?

The stands will be torn down by what’s being called a “controlled demolition.” Essentially, the grandstand will be toppled over onto what was the football field. Much of the support structure on the lower half of the grandstand and the concrete ramps on the west side have already been removed. A berm will be built to minimize impact and vibrations.

How long before the rest of the stadium is gone?

The east-side stands are the next big project as part of the demolition. They will be taken down using high-reach excavators. The deconstruction will continue through the rest of the year, and all above-grade elements are expected to be gone by the end of 2017. The City of Regina estimates the total demolition of the stadium will create 250,000 tonnes of concrete, 1,538 tonnes of steel, 3,280 tonnes of asphalt, 108 tonnes of wood and 824 tonnes of other construction material (altogether that’s more than 550 million pounds of material). The city says at least 97 per cent of that will be diverted from the landfill.