A preliminary study has concluded it’s possible to dig into the earth to add 4,000 or more seats to Norfolk’s Scope arena.
But it’s not clear how much the renovation would cost or who would pay for it.
The study, provided by the city in response to a Freedom of Information Act request, shows the first renderings of what a larger Scope could look like. It envisions the arena floor 4½ feet lower than it is now, though that figure could change slightly.
The city, which owns the arena, has not decided whether the renovation will happen.
“Everything is going to depend on what the price of this project will be,” said John Rhamstine, director of SevenVenues, the city agency that runs the arena.
