Calgarians to have their say on new multisport fieldhouse project on Monday

The much-anticipated multisport fieldhouse project, expected to cost in excess of $300 million, will see Calgarians address the multisport fieldhouse committee on Monday.

The much-anticipated multisport fieldhouse project, expected to cost in excess of $300 million, will see Calgarians address the multisport fieldhouse committee on Monday.

City staff is recommending the amenity mix in the refinement study be approved and then direct administration to proceed with a design and report to the committee about the completion of key milestones moving forward.

Ward 7 councillor Terry Wong said the city is falling behind when it comes to offering indoor facilities for all levels of sport.

“You take a look at Edmonton for example, they've got two, coming up three fieldhouses,” he said.

“Red Deer just got one. Calgary doesn't have it and we take a look at the number of sporting groups in the city here, whether it be adults or youth, we need a venue like that.”

Wong said he's hopeful the public are on board with helping propel the project across the finish line.

“I think what we're hoping to hear from the public is generally what the fieldhouse means to them,” said Wong.