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Originally Posted by Addick
Yup, I recall reading that there was some strong opposition to the stadium. Was it generally supported in the end or did the local Council just push it through?
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From my understanding it was forced through so the city could have a suitable venue for the rugby world cup. There was and continues to be plenty of opposition to it. Even four years later there are regular reports in the local paper about the drain the stadium has had on the city and region.
As flameswin pointed out though, the cost and population aren't really an issue for Calgary, though that being said, we (Calgary) could do so much better than this. Apart from the fancy roof, Forsyth Barr is a pretty bare bones facility on the inside. The end bleachers they use are like the temporary aluminum ones we see at McMahon for grey cup games.