Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek said Wednesday the city will pursue other ways of getting a new downtown arena built after its deal with the Flames owners was officially terminated earlier this week.
Construction was supposed to start on the $600-million arena in Victoria Park in early 2022 — but on Dec. 21, Gondek said she had been informed by the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC) that it would not be proceeding with the project.
In the days that followed, the Flames owners indicated they wouldn’t go ahead due to rising costs.
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At a press conference Tuesday, Premier Jason Kenney says he’s disappointed that the new arena deal did not go forward. 1:49
Gondek said at a news conference on Wednesday that other avenues will now be pursued.
“Now is the time to look very holistically at the district itself, rather than trying to build a district…
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