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Originally Posted by HOWITZER
Doesn't the Stampede own the building? If so, I wonder if there is a place for the saddledome to continue to exist as an arena for agricultural purposes. Or if it can be saved/used for other recreational purposes (i.e. olympic bids/multi-purpose stadia)? I don't know enough about dimensions/requirements and what-not, but maybe it can be better suited as a permanent fixture for major curling? Or heck even a swimming pool or velo track? All I'm saying is maybe there is a place for it to continue being the saddledome, just in a different capacity (both purpose and seating).
Any way to stop it from becoming a grocery store like MLG  |
Its not feasible to keep it as an arena for recreational purposes - with the Hitmen, Roughnecks, Flames & major concerts taking their gate revenues to the new building.
The saddledome costs alot of money to operate and you would need to find a revenue generating purpose for the building otherwise it makes more sense to demolish it and turn it into a parking lot.
As long as the saddledome sits empty, its costing hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses (Utility costs, Taxes, insurance, Up-keep/Repair/Maintenance)