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Originally Posted by superfarmer
Soccer. Remember the Drillers. That worked out well. Just curious where the money will come from to build an 850 million dollar arena? Ownership will not foot the bill for that and good luck getting taxpayer money.
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Haven't the Flames' ownership always said that they will be building an arena without government assistance?
I think what will happen is a 100% privately financed arena and a 100% publicly funded stadium. The City gets 2 big pieces of a future Olympic bid for the price of 1, the Owners keep their word, and the Owners get increased cash flows from the Stamps/stadium concerts/Grey Cups to help pay down the arena.
Win-win