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Old 08-19-2015, 11:28 AM   #1890
flamefan74
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Originally Posted by shermanator View Post
Honestly, yes I would be willing to spend more to do it right the first time, rather than end up with something that kind of fits for a few years and then is an embarrassment. I guess I am in the minority on this one. Or maybe I just assume that for $890 million you could build a fantastic new arena AND a 25000 seat football/soccer stadium AND a $200 million indoor amateur fieldhouse?
Just a quick google would put the 3 facilities higher.

Riders Stadium $278 mil
Field House $200 mil
Edmonton arena $480 mil
Total $958 mil

It would be cheaper to build the 3 together, but I don't think the savings are nearly as much as they put it.
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