The Saddledome, home of the Calgary Flames, is seen on March 12. On Friday, the city announced it was cancelling all major events through June 30, a decision that directly impacts the Flames and the CFL's Stampeders.
The Saddledome, home of the Calgary Flames, is seen on March 12. On Thursday it was announced that formal agreements have been signed for a deal to replace the arena.
That's a green light to start design and construction work on the new home of the Calgary Flames, and the surrounding culture and entertainment district.The arena is slated to cost $800 million, while other expenses, including surrounding infrastructure, bring total project costs close to $1.2 billion.
Officials announced a deal in principle in April to replace Calgary's Saddledome. The project will include a new community rink, public infrastructure, and transportation connections. "Now the demolition of the Saddledome will be a tough day for Albertans. It's an iconic building that's seen by visitors flying into Calgary for the first time, and it is a reassuring sight for families flying home to Calgary, and it proudly highlights our western heritage here in Alberta and has hosted so many memorable events," Dreeshen said, adding that the Saddledome will only be demolished once the new arena is built.
Sharp said CAA Icon will be the development manager for the project, while Dialog/HOK will remain the primary design firm — they were also the design firm selected for the previous event centre project. John Bean, Calgary Flames president and CEO, said getting the agreement across the finish line was an important step.
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