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Originally Posted by Muta

Trust me, renovating the Dome from a structural perspective would cost just less than building an arena. There's other issues that need to be solved including larger concessions and washrooms, multi-level access, improved transportation routes.

These are not simple solutions that architects and engineers can do; while not impossible, the cost would likely justify just building a new facility from the ground up.

I would peg a new arena at $300M - $400M, and a renovated Dome addressing some of the issues above, at probably about $300M.

The other thing is, when you renovate the Dome, where do the Flames play in the meantime with 18,000 seats? That project would take 18-24 months, minimum.

There hasn't been an NHL arena constructed for less than $375 million US in 15 years.