ORLANDO, Fla. – Local 6 has learned that the former home of the Orlando Magic will come crashing down later this month.
Orlando city officials confirm that the Amway Arena, which was home to the team for more than two decades, will be imploded at 7a.m. on Sunday, March 25.
Contractors have said they plan to use explosives to cave in the walls, along with imploding the roof. The project is expected to cost an estimated $2 million.
Once the old arena is demolished, the city is expected to create what's known as its Creative Village, which will focus on digital media and high -tech businesses. It will also be designed to include mass transit for people who live and work downtown, tripling the length of the bus route
The city is expected to release more details regarding the implosion later.