ROCHESTER, Minn.— Plans have been abandoned for a new bubble dome for sports at Rochester Community and Technical College. The college president, Jeffery Boyd, expressed doubts about the viability of a new bubble: “Given the level of risk associated with potential fabric and mechanical system failures, we do not believe it is a wise investment at this time.” The existing dome not only has been problematic to maintain but also is at the end of its useful life. The dome has been used by the college for winter sports as well as by youth and adult community recreation programs. The college, meanwhile, is keeping long-term plans on the drawing board for a $55 million sports and recreation complex.
