Big four capital projects
Priority Capital Projects
On March 4, 2019, Council approved the financial strategy to fund four Priority Capital Projects over the next 10 to 15 years: the Event Centre, BMO Centre Expansion, Arts Commons Transformation and Foothills Multipsort Fieldhouse.
The City believes investing in infrastructure supports trade, tourism and is key to job creation as well as building strong regional economies. These four projects will help strengthen Calgary’s economy and foster business development and investment in Calgary, paying dividends for generations to come. They will serve to energize our collective spirit, bringing new event and tradeshow opportunities as well as access to arts, culture, sport and entertainment.
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Event Centre
A new Event Centre with an NHL-level arena will sit in Calgary’s emerging Culture + Entertainment District in Victoria Park
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BMO Centre Expansion
The expansion of the venue, projected to be completed in 2024, will significantly increase Calgary’s and Southern Alberta’s ability to host larger conventions and conferences.
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Arts Commons Transformation
A new facility and renewal of the existing building will ensure Arts Commons remains a key contributor to our city’s social, economic, cultural and intellectual life and well-being.
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Foothills Multisport Fieldhouse
A multisport fieldhouse at Foothills Athletic Park addresses the need for indoor practice and play space and offers opportunities to attract major sporting competitions.
Three of these projects, the Event Centre in Victoria Park, BMO Convention Centre Expansion and Arts Commons Transformation are key foundations of a future Cultural and Entertainment District. These investments support The City’s Downtown Strategy to further Calgary’s economic growth and resilience, through being catalysts for revitalization and private investment.