Checkers, Charlotte City Officials Break Ground On “The Link”

CHARLOTTE — Ground was broken Tuesday on land between Bojangles Coliseum and Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte where a new connector facility will be built to “link” the two venues. The connector facility, referred to as “The Link,” will add additional concession space, offices and storage as well as artist corridors for performers to move quickly and easily before and after shows. The facility was approved by Charlotte City Council in July of last year by a 6-3 vote.

The facility will cost an estimated $18.5 million, which will be paid for by the city’s community investment plan that was set aside in 2014.