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Lansdowne 2.0

J.OT13 said:
Even their attendance might be too high for the tiny arena. I'm seeing an average of 5k to 6.1k. they've had as much as 7k for one game. League's average attendance is 8.9k to 10.7k.

Limiting the capacity was a very dumb move and I have a feeling it will bite them on many fronts over the next 50 years, especially if the NHL arena is built at LeBreton.
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I sort of understand why there doing it but it still does not make it right.
 
jay2028 said:
I sort of understand why there doing it but it still does not make it right.
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Combination of prioritizing the needs of the 67s, minimizing the loss of park space and keeping the price tag below a certain threshold. Like everything else in Ottawa, Penny wise, pound foolish.

For the Black Bears, seems they limit the Palladium's capacity to 7k for NLL games. I imagine they would have a potential to grow that at LeBreton. Same for the PWHL, I think that even the Civic Centre's location limits them to a certain degree. Lot of factors at play, but there's a potential for growth at LeBreton. Could get crowded with three teams though.
 
What: To prepare for the construction of the new Event Centre, preliminary works will include installation of fencing, mobilization of site trailers and equipment within the construction area, topsoil removal, implementation of a hauling road behind the South Side Stands, and modifications to TD Place to maintain operations during the redevelopment.

Why: Preliminary works will support the construction of the new Event Centre, east of the east endzone, within the Great Lawn.

When: Preparatory activities for Event Centre construction will begin in early December. Further information on project timelines can be found on the project website.

Where: The limits of construction associated with this project are within the Great Lawn. As work begins, fencing and hoarding will safely separate construction zones from public areas to minimize disruption and ensure a safe environment for everyone.

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the contractor, EBC Inc., to complete the work.
 
jay2028 said:
In Canada most stadiums are not winterized and or don't meet the requirements.
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If Hamilton can host this game in February with how basic their stadium is, I'm not really sure who can't. It weird that these games (at least this game) are in February in the first place.
 
J.OT13 said:
If Hamilton can host this game in February with how basic their stadium is, I'm not really sure who can't. It weird that these games (at least this game) are in February in the first place.
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Ottawa and the Forge have the 2 best stadiums in the league

York
Plays out a very small university stadium

Halifax
Has a small and basic stadium

Calgary
Plays out of the foothills stadium

Vancouver
Has a nice stadium its small but its the 3rd best and only one outside of Ottawa and Forge that can host games in Concacaf

Montreal
Which is a expansion team next year will be playing out of a very small and basic stadium in Laval.
 
jay2028 said:
Ottawa and the Forge have the 2 best stadiums in the league

York
Plays out a very small university stadium

Halifax
Has a small and basic stadium

Calgary
Plays out of the foothills stadium

Vancouver
Has a nice stadium its small but its the 3rd best and only one outside of Ottawa and Forge that can host games in Concacaf

Montreal
Which is a expansion team next year will be playing out of a very small and basic stadium in Laval.
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Oh, you meant soccer. I had the CFL stadiums in mind.

I assume that those other teams would play in the local MLS and/or CFL stadium if they reached this level, so the game would still be in their City. Halifax is the only one with no nearby option.

I don't know how hard they searched for a better alternative than Hamilton. The Ottawa area might not have anything suitable. They named Olympic Stadium in Montreal, but no word if they tried Percival Molson or Saputo.
 
J.OT13 said:
Oh, you meant soccer. I had the CFL stadiums in mind.

I assume that those other teams would play in the local MLS and/or CFL stadium if they reached this level, so the game would still be in their City. Halifax is the only one with no nearby option.

I don't know how hard they searched for a better alternative than Hamilton. The Ottawa area might not have anything suitable. They named Olympic Stadium in Montreal, but no word if they tried Percival Molson or Saputo.
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Most teams play in stadiums with a cap of 5000-7000 which is not a great look for a league of this level.As for how hard did they look from all reports they did look really at everything with that said the Olympic stadium is closed for renovations Saputo is not heated and really can't be used in the winter and Molson stadium does not meet the requirements.
 
The project will roll out in three distinct construction phases:

New Event Centre (Q4 2025-Q3 2028)
New North Side Stands (Q4 2028-Q4 2030)
Mixed-use development and retail spaces (Starting in 2031)
Construction is being executed by EBC Inc., with oversight from the City of Ottawa.

Completed Work

December marked the start of preliminary work for the Event Centre. This work sets the stage before construction can begin.:

Fencing: The Event Centre construction site has been secured with a mix of fencing and hoarding located around the Great Lawn, adjacent to the TD Place east endzone, and along the temporary haul road behind the South Side Stands. This measure will safely separate construction zones from public areas to minimize disruption and ensure a safe environment for everyone.

Great Lawn and sledding hill: The Great Lawn and sledding hill have been temporarily closed to the public to allow for the construction of the new Event Centre. Once the new Event Centre is complete, a reinstated Great Lawn and sledding hill will reopen to the public. For further information on alternative sledding hill options, please visit ottawa.ca.

Tree removals completed: Tree removal was limited strictly to areas required for construction. To offset these removals, a comprehensive replanting plan is in place:
City-owned trees will be replaced at a one-for-one ratio.
NCC-owned trees will be replaced at a two-for-one ratio.
In total, the 122 trees removed will be replaced by 126 new trees.
Protective measures will be put in place to safeguard the remaining trees that are nearby construction.
Site trailer set up: The trailers that will serve as temporary offices for the Lansdowne 2.0 project teams were delivered.
Public Information Session: Thanks to everyone who joined us on December 17.
Upcoming Construction Activities

The beginning of 2026 will focus on the excavation and servicing for the future Event Centre.

Here is what is on the schedule for January:

1. Removing topsoil
2. Starting berm excavation
3. Removal, relocation and storing of Moving Surfaces artwork
4. Localized demolition of portions of the existing South and North Side Stands. This includes a small portion of the lower-level South Side Stands adjacent to the east end zone and the removal of stairs and ramps outside of Gate 4. Access to TD Place events will continue to be available at all other gates throughout the construction of the new Event Centre.
5. Managing Construction Traffic
 
"Once the new Event Centre is complete, a reinstated Great Lawn and sledding hill will reopen to the public."

Makes it sound like it will be the same. Be honest and say "greatly diminished Great Lawn and new sledding mound"

"Access to TD Place events will continue to be available at all other gates throughout the construction of the new Event Centre."

At least one event was lost to 2.0.
 
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