IanO
Superstar
Am I mistaken or was it washrooms as well? I hope so.
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Commonwealth Stadium
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Avenuer
Senior Member
That does ring a bell, I think those are in scope, just not sure exactly what will be done to them. I just hope David Staples' favorite shared urinals remain!
Ned
New Member
Upgraded washrooms and crowd flow improvement for major events were some of the most talked about items that needed addressing. Good to see the start of items being tackled from the recent master plan. Talking about the master plan, is there a reason it would be kept private and not released to the public? There is very little information about it online.
husky
Active Member
Potentially signage upgrades as well, but don't quote me on that.
Gronk!
Senior Member
After their failed World Cup bid, upgrading the field from AstroTurf to natural grass is a must-do. That to me should be a higher priority than fancy washrooms.
Ned
New Member
I was looking through the 2023-2026 Edmonton Capital Budget and saw $1.2 million for Commonwealth Stadium Equipment which mentions improvements to the concessions and stadium suites (pages 113-116). More interestingly, it appears (my interpretation may be off) there is $69,485,000 set aside that is split between the Library Parkade, Northgate Lions Senior Centre, Peter Hemingway Leisure Centre and Commonwealth (pages 190-194). Not much in way of specifics, other than mentioning structural, mechanical, electrical and telecommunications renewal. https://www.edmonton.ca/sites/default/files/public-files/2023-2026CapitalBudget.pdf
BASE
Active Member
Although things looked great with a full crowd last night, by many accounts the concourse situation was a total nightmare.
Also another random thought, I wonder if anyone with Explore Edmonton or whoever would have been leading the bid charge previously is working the phones trying to get Edmonton back in as a host for the 2026 World Cup with Sofi Stadium dropping out in LA.
bolavip.com
Article mentioned Las Vegas as a possibility and certainly can't compete with that facility but always worth the discussion reminding folks that Canada was intended to have 3 host cities. I think most have moved on and the likelihood so small perhaps best not to reopen that old wound though.
Also another random thought, I wonder if anyone with Explore Edmonton or whoever would have been leading the bid charge previously is working the phones trying to get Edmonton back in as a host for the 2026 World Cup with Sofi Stadium dropping out in LA.
Report: The venue that could replace Los Angeles as 2026 World Cup host city
Though SoFi Stadium was expected to host games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it looks like Los Angeles will ultimately be replaced by another host city.
bolavip.com
Article mentioned Las Vegas as a possibility and certainly can't compete with that facility but always worth the discussion reminding folks that Canada was intended to have 3 host cities. I think most have moved on and the likelihood so small perhaps best not to reopen that old wound though.
IanO
Superstar
It was hit and miss with concessions, but it was odd that the Elks normal merch areas were left empty. Overall, a pretty fun day.
David A
Senior Member
The stadium is a great asset we are fortunate to have. It has paid for itself many times over, during the years, and it is something some other cities wish they would have too.
husky
Active Member
The stadium could absolutely benefit from some circulation improvements, even if just at entry and exit. LRT and Park and Ride busses drop people off on the east side of the stadium so that side is often overwhelmed.
Overall though, I think the Heritage Classic was a great event and well put on. I am so glad I got to attend. Hopefully the City can attract more of these types of events (big concerts, Heritage Classic, Canada v Mexico types) to program the stadium more than just Elks games.
Overall though, I think the Heritage Classic was a great event and well put on. I am so glad I got to attend. Hopefully the City can attract more of these types of events (big concerts, Heritage Classic, Canada v Mexico types) to program the stadium more than just Elks games.
Foolworm
Active Member
Although things looked great with a full crowd last night, by many accounts the concourse situation was a total nightmare.
Also another random thought, I wonder if anyone with Explore Edmonton or whoever would have been leading the bid charge previously is working the phones trying to get Edmonton back in as a host for the 2026 World Cup with Sofi Stadium dropping out in LA.
Report: The venue that could replace Los Angeles as 2026 World Cup host city
Though SoFi Stadium was expected to host games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it looks like Los Angeles will ultimately be replaced by another host city.
Article mentioned Las Vegas as a possibility and certainly can't compete with that facility but always worth the discussion reminding folks that Canada was intended to have 3 host cities. I think most have moved on and the likelihood so small perhaps best not to reopen that old wound though.
That and the expanded format to 104 games... but who knows.
The Provincial government also pulled the plug on a 2030 Commonwealth Games bid, and now the 2026 edition needs a replacement too with Melbourne dropping. Post-pandemic austerity is making everyone hesitant about putting money into extravaganza showcases...
TAS
Senior Member
Heard from Coun. Cartmell on this as I brought up the news of LA dropping out.
He said to be honest, Edmonton doesn’t have the support of Soccer Canada. A lot of trust was lost, and the city’s finances are much different now, too. And he has no idea if we would still have provincial support anyway - as noted, the Commonwealth Games bid was suddenly pulled by the province.
Soccer Canada led the city to believe something and did an about face. This Toronto/Vancouver centric executive seems to have also lost the confidence of both the women's and men's national teams and its been showing in our results from the past year.
Foolworm
Active Member
Yah I gathered as much from the news -- the article below sums things up pretty well. The other thing was what I called the 'poison pill' requirement of five games that Provincial support hinged on -- can't help but think if that money would have no strings attached if it were Calgary bidding instead.
Why Edmonton was left out in the cold as a host city for the 2026 World Cup
Toronto and Vancouver are among the 16 locations that will stage games for the 2026 World Cup. Edmonton seemed like a shoo-in at one point to be named as one of the Canadian hosts and John Molinaro explains why the city was seemingly snubbed during Thursday’s announcement by FIFA.
Truth be told, I'm not entirely sad about the whole affair. It really is not the best time to splash out money on these sorts of things with all the belt-tightening nowadays.
Ned
New Member
It looks like the Commonwealth Stadium Rehabilitation Tender has been awarded to Clark Builders, has a budget of 3.05 million dollars and is in the Development Design Phase.
https://vendor.purchasingconnection...px?Guid=28f4ae19-b6c8-ca64-1078-39c2ed480000&
https://building.edmonton.ca/projects/eB-10625?tab=home
https://vendor.purchasingconnection...px?Guid=28f4ae19-b6c8-ca64-1078-39c2ed480000&
https://building.edmonton.ca/projects/eB-10625?tab=home
YEG imagineer
Active Member
$3 million won't add anything additional. Curious what it covers.