Investing In a Resilient Calgary to Build Strong Communities: 2024 Construction Highlights
This year, The City of Calgary is investing more than $800 million in parks, streets, public transit and City recreation and operational facilities. Making it easier for Calgarians to live, play and connect.
New Outdoor Sports Fields at Rocky Ridge Athletic Park
A new athletic park will be built in Rocky Ridge. The park includes two new outdoor multi-use artificial turf fields, washrooms, parking, and field lighting. It’s a $24 million investment that will be underway starting in fall of 2024. For more information, visit www.calgary.ca/planning/parks-rec/rocky-ridge-athletic-complex.
Upgrades to Calgary Soccer Centre
A new FIFA-size artificial turf field will be installed under an air-conditioned dome. It will be accompanied by a new attached building with change rooms and washrooms. It’s a $28 million investment, which will be underway between spring 2024 to spring 2025. For more information, visit calgary.ca/CSCdome.
More Ice Rinks at Glenmore Twin Arena
The availability of ice rinks at Glenmore Athletic Park will be increasing with a new twin-ice arena that will replace the aging Stu Peppard Arena. It’s an $85.6 million investment, which will be underway from fall 2024 to summer 2027. Stu Peppard Arena will remain open until the Glenmore Twin Arena is complete. For more information, visit calgary.ca/glenmoretwinarena.
Upgrades to Sandy Beach Park
A new paved entrance will be installed, adding parking spaces, and upgrading water utility connections, including drought-resistant landscaping and pathway connections. It’s estimated to cost about $6 million and is expected to be under construction from summer 2024 to late 2025.
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