Water up to row 10 at Saddledome. Dressing rooms submerged.

[Flashpoint]

Originally Posted by normtwofinger

It's a strong possibility we may have already seen the last game at the Saddledome.

I'd thank your post, but it would feel wrong. I agree with you, and I sincerely hope it isn't the case. The city needs to say a proper goodbye to the dome. Not this... mess...

[Freeway]

Insurance most likely covers a LOT of those expenses, though. Big challenge will be getting things in ship-shape for opening night in October.

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by Jables16

There is so much at ice level in the Dome that's essential to operating the building that would be just destroyed. Jumbotron control, dressing rooms, equipment rooms, kitchens, generators, concessions warehouse, FanAttic warehouse, zambonis, the ice plant and on and on and on. It certainly won't be a quick fix.

the Superdome in New Orleans took 2 years to fix (had extenuating circumstances) but for all purposes it was just a building with a floor

Saddledome is much different, I can't imagine the Flames not playing in Calgary next year but who knows, would be a shame

it may be viewed as untenable and in that case the new Arena is probably built and the Flames play off site for a few seasons

[GreatWhiteEbola]

Originally Posted by bluloc

Thats nuts, I just moved back to Van last summer, but was living in that area, I guess my old tattoo shop bushido is destroyed. Thats' so ####ed.

INFO to this regard

[saillias]

Originally Posted by ryangb

Why wouldn't they be taking all that stuff up to higher ground the last couple days? Somebody was not on the ball.

Yeah, Alberta Environment.

No one knew, expected or could prepare for the scope of the flooding that came to Calgary

[You Need a Thneed]

The river might not go down for a couple of days, and then, at least a few days to pump the water out of the saddledome, if not longer. The Stampede will be just about starting before they can even start cleaning.

[FlamesFanStrandedInEDM]

The part that boggles my mind is, where would one even be able to displace all that water?

This makes heavy snow removal look like a breeze.

[normtwofinger]

I guess the Stampede concerts at the Saddledome will be cancelled.

[Drury18]

Originally Posted by normtwofinger

It's a strong possibility we may have already seen the last game at the Saddledome.

The way things are sounding and the fact we are talking about all the electrical systems of the building, the ice making equipment and essentially all building operations being below ground level and under at least 10 ft of water, it seems like this is a real possibility.

Plus, the age of the building, there's a good possibility that it may not be cleared structurally either.

[WilderPegasus]

Nashville's rink was flooded back in 2010 but I don't think the water was nearly as high as what the Saddledome is dealing with now.

[valo403]

Originally Posted by normtwofinger

Well there was an event that was supposed to be happening in the Dome this weekend and was cancelled last night, before the Dome was flooding. So I can imagine that they did have a hint of notice, and enough time to raise the jumbotron.

Cancelling an event due to anticipated flooding in the area is a lot different than anticipating that the building itself would flood.

[Phil Russell]

The last time the Saddledome area was under water was 1932--not really all that long ago. There are photographs. And 100-year flood zone maps include the Saddledome area and all of the areas presently flooding. This shouldn't be a surprise to anyone but it's a familiar thing: People build on floodplains; people know they are building on floodplains; people are surprised when floods occur.

My brother is among those evacuated.

[saskflames69]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

With the amount of damage happening in the dome right now, this might be something like a 50 million dollar plus repair. Plus the dome might not be available for at least part of next season.

I have a very real fear that we don't have NHL hockey in this city next year.

what happens if the Dome is a massive writeoff at this point and repair the damage is simply not worth it.

Could we see the Saskatoon flames, or Seattle Flames for the next year?

The Saskatoon Flames.. I'm literally going to jizz in my pants if that happens.

[valo403]

Originally Posted by Drury18

The way things are sounding and the fact we are talking about all the electrical systems of the building, the ice making equipment and essentially all building operations being below ground level and under at least 10 ft of water, it seems like this is a real possibility.

Plus, the age of the building, there's a good possibility that it may not be cleared structurally either.

Obviously a much smaller facility, but the ice making equipment, electrical etc. for the rink I play at in NYC was completely submerged and wiped out by hurricane sandy. Everything was back up and running in less than a month.

[normtwofinger]

Originally Posted by valo403

Cancelling an event due to anticipated flooding in the area is a lot different than anticipating that the building itself would flood.

To me common sense would say if cancelling an event because there is anticipated flooding in the area, maybe it's a good idea to raise the jumbotron.

[Oling_Roachinen]

Originally Posted by normtwofinger

To me common sense would say if there's is anticipated flooding in the area, maybe it's a good idea to raise the jumbotron.

Seems most have reached the conclusion that the Jumbotron wasn't on the floor anyways. But still, huge differences to cancel an event because Calgary's in a SOLE and traffic is not advised and actually expecting the Saddledome to flood. Hindsight is 20/20 of course.

[Sutter_in_law]

I work for a company that is working on the cleanup and the word I was hearing about 20 minutes ago was it is up to row 16. people tend to exaggerate with stuff like this, but just passing on all the information I have.

[Drury18]

Originally Posted by normtwofinger

To me common sense would say if there's is anticipated flooding in the area, maybe it's a good idea to raise the jumbotron.

Common sense also says that when you are being told at 3pm there might be a flood and to get the heck out of the area because it is going to flood that your first thought isn't going to be to go into the area to raise a piece of replaceable equipment.

But that's just me.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Sutter_in_law

I work for a company that is working on the cleanup and the word I was hearing about 20 minutes ago was it is up to row 16. people tend to exaggerate with stuff like this, but just passing on all the information I have.

If true, since there are only 13 or 14 rows in the main part of the lower bowl, that would mean that the lower suites, lower concourse, and the ticket office are all now under water too.

[Southside]

Originally Posted by Sutter_in_law

I work for a company that is working on the cleanup and the word I was hearing about 20 minutes ago was it is up to row 16. people tend to exaggerate with stuff like this, but just passing on all the information I have.

I am again there are THIRTEEN rows in th lower bowl. 13. 13. 13.