What to do about Olympic Stadiums beleaguered old roof? Ideas are wanted [Video]

Montreal’s Olympic Stadium is getting a new roof and now you could win some serious cash if you have ideas about what to do with the old one.

The Olympic Park has launched a contest for ideas on how to reuse and recycle the materials that make up the dilapidated structure, which has 20,000 holes in it. Design and architectural professionals and students are encouraged to file submissions.

“The competition is open to the international community in order to collect as many optimal suggestions as possible for the environment, the economy and society,” the organization said in a statement issued last Friday.

A jury of experts, including architects, designers and engineers, will choose eight ideas to repurpose the roof. Quebecers will then vote for their favourite proposal.

In February, the province announced the landmark sports complex, which hosted the 1976 Olympics, will be getting a much-needed facelift to the tune of $870 million.