'Year-round hub': Calgary releases details of final agreement for new event centre

The City of Calgary, Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC) and the province are all sharing the costs for a new multi-million dollar event centre at Stampede Park.

The City of Calgary, Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC) and the province are all sharing the costs for a new multi-million dollar event centre at Stampede Park.

The city released details of the final agreement reached between the groups on Thursday, saying sharing of the information is part of the city's commitment to "share as much information as possible on major projects.  

"Calgarians who review these agreements will see a lot of familiar information,” said Michael Thompson, general manager of infrastructure services.

"Much of the information contained in these agreements was released in October 2023 with the announcement of final agreements."

There are redactions in the final agreements, something the city says is to protect sensitive and proprietary information about the project's partners.

A downtown community rink, new public plazas and gathering places and improved transportation networks are part of the new infrastructure deal.

"It will provide a year-round hub for sports, art and entertainment for the enjoyment of all Calgarians and visitors," reads a release from the city.