Ottawa Senators, National Capital Commission agree to build a new arena at LeBreton Flats
An agreement has been reached that will allow the Ottawa Senators approval to build for a new NHL arena at LeBreton Flats.
After more than two years of talks, National Capital Commission CEO Tobi Nussbaum announced an agreement in principle has been reached with Capital Sports Development Inc. (CDSI)
Nussbaum said the NCC had initially envisioned a long-term lease, but through negotiation agreed to sell the land to the Ottawa Senators at fair market value. He said the parcel of land the Sentaors will be buying is “just over 10 acres.”
“Today’s arena, you need a little more space, said Senators president Cyril Leeder. “This will allow us to have a site we can design around.”
Leeder said design work has yet to begin, meaning a timeline for building the new arena is not available today.
“It will be years, not months, before shovels are in the ground,” he said.
“While today’s announcement marks an important milestone, the NCC and CSDI acknowledge that there is still significant work ahead. With the start of the due diligence period, the NCC and CSDI will now work together to outline next steps and project timelines,” the Senators said in a news release Friday. “Negotiations are also ongoing between the NCC and the Algonquin Nation to ensure the Nation secures short and long-term benefits and is a true partner in what promises to be a transformational opportunity for Canada’s capital.”
Concerns the Senators had over the number of parking spaces has also been addressed to according to CTV News sources.
“One of the great things about this location is it’s right at the nexus of the east-west and north-south LRT,” said Leeder. “This arena is being built for the next 50 years and we like that it’s right at the nexus of the LRT.”
He added LeBreton Flats will help expand the fanbase in Gatineau.
“Our owner has spoken about that many times, the importance of being more friendly, more cooperative with the Gatineau market, the francophone fanbase. Being at LeBreton accomplishes that,” he said. “I think it will mean more French acts coming to Ottawa, as well. The events that go to Montreal that bypass Ottawa, I think we’ll have a lot of French acts coming to the new venue.”
Leeder told TSN 1200 on a recent broadcast, LeBreton Flats is a prime location for a new arena, mentioning the Confederation Line and the Trillium Line have stations along the LeBreton Flats area.
While transit and walk-up crowds will be a big part of the fan base for Senators games if a new arena is built at LeBreton Flats, Leeder says, “Initially, you’re going to need some parking on a LeBreton site.”
The cost of a new arena would be in the range of $1.2 to $1.5 billion, Leeder has previously suggested.
He said Friday it was too soon to discuss costs.
“We’re not there yet. Architects will tell you to get to your cost you need 30 per of design work done. We’re a long ways from that.”
He also said he was not expecting taxpayers to pitch in to fund it.
“If you look at the history in Canada, public venues have not been funded by the taxpayer. That’s the history, that’s what we’ve done in this country and that’s our expectation as well.”
Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe offered his congratulations on social media Friday.
“Congratulations to the Ottawa Senators and the NCC on reaching this agreement. It’s very encouraging to hear about this big step forward. I’m looking forward to hearing more about this potentially very exciting economic opportunity for Ottawa,” he said.
Sutcliffe has previously said he was not be supportive of municipal funds being used to help pay for a new arena, but also said he would not rule it out.
More to come
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