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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
So realistically, the remaining 11 years on the Dome lease will bring the arena right up to its end of life for that type of structure. There will need to be a new arena deal in place within the next couple of election cycles if Calgary wants a facility to host the NHL, as well as other events.
I doubt it starts getting any cheaper either.
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Exactly. CSEC is telling us very clearly that a deal will be done when a Flames-friendly mayor (like Bill Smith) gives them a better deal. Honestly there is no need for a new arena now, so they can wait for a better deal.
This is exactly why us as taxpayers are at a disadvantage versus corporations. They can wait for a friendly face to be elected and then the corporations can extract maximum concessions from taxpayers.