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Construction moves forward on Scotia Place

Jan 14, 2025 | Public | 0 comments

The next phase of construction for Scotia Place is set to begin after excavation is complete by spring 2025. In December 2024, the Calgary Planning Commission (CPC) approved the design for the new downtown sports and entertainment venue and granted the project its final development permit.

“Excavating to the bottom of the site will be the first of many exciting milestones we will see between 2025 and the project’s completion in 2027,” said Bob Hunter, project committee member.”

Since last July, crews have dug down more than 10 metres to lower the event bowl of Scotia Place. This design feature gives visitors a barrier-free experience between the main concourse and the outdoor plaza for street level accessibility and integration with The Culture + Entertainment District.

In early 2025, underground utility work and installation of the foundation begins, followed by structural concrete and steel work across the entire site. Walls will go up first, then below-grade columns, stairs, elevator cores, and access ramps.

Designed with inclusivity and accessibility in mind, Scotia Place will host sporting events and concerts and accommodate a wide range of indoor and outdoor community events. The plans also entail a community rink, publicly accessible dining options and retail shops.

“United by a shared vision, we are building a modern gathering place that honours its culturally significant setting on the ancestral and historical land of the Indigenous Peoples,” added Hunter. “Scotia Place also reflects its significance to Calgary’s Downtown and The Culture + Entertainment District, creating a new destination for generations of Calgarians and visitors. This collaborative effort produced a design that is both innovative and inclusive to all – a new landmark that Calgarians can truly be proud of.”

Feature photo courtesy of the City of Calgary.

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