LAKE CHARLES, LA (CelebrityAccess MediaWire) — City of Lake Charles Officials have given the go ahead to finance a renovation of the Lake Charles Civic Center and its Rosa Hart Theatre.
The planned upgrades include weatherization of the building's exterior, renovations to both the east and west lobbies, new seating and upgrades to the bathrom facilities, local NBC affiliate KPLC reported.
The renovation is projected to cost approximately $3.8 million, with the lion's share coming from the Hurricane Ike/Hurricane Gustav recovery program with the city putting up an additional $400,000.
According to KPLC, construction crews will coordinate work around events scheduled at the building and expect to complete the project within a year. – CelebrityAccess Staff Writers