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Originally Posted by CaptainYooh
You are entitled to your opinions, of course. But they suggest that you are likely misinformed.
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3) Saddledome is a fine arena. I don't care much about it being iconic and beloved. It is a fine building. Well-designed and well-maintained. I am a civil engineer and I know what I'm talking about. The crap about poor acoustics and roof issues are all noise intended to generate the urgency with the politicians and the public. The problem with Saddledome is that it is no longer modern and it cannot be renovated to add a larger number of suites, which generate enormous amount of revenue. One club level box generates approx. $400,000 of rent each season plus huge food and beverage revenue. There are about 20 Club level boxes at the Saddledome. This number could be tripled in a new facility.
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There are in fact 72 suites at the Saddledome: 46 at the 100 level, 26 at the top of the 200s. The proposed "Event Centre" design had fewer, not more...