More than an Event Centre, the financial framework and cost estimates reflect an overall investment to the The District:
1. Event Centre - $800.00 million
2. Attached Parking - $35.4 million
3. Enclosed Plaza - $9.5 million
4. On-Site Public Realm - $28.7 million
5. Community Rink - $52.8 million
6. Transportation improvements, infastructure, and other district benefits - $238.4 million
7. Other Costs - $58.5 million
8. Total - $1,223.3 billion
The cost will be shared among public and private investment partners as follows:
The City:
- $537.3 million to fund the development of the Event Centre, parking structure, the enclosed plaza, and 25% of the community rink.
CSEC:
- $40 million upfront and $17 million per year (increasing 1% per year) over 35 years to offset Event Centre costs, parking, the enclosed plaza, and 25% of the community rink
o $356 million in present value; $750 million+ over the 35 year term
- $1.5 million per year to community sports
o $25 million in present value; $52.5 million over the 35 year term
The Province:
- $330.0 million
o $300 million to fund transportation improvements, land, infrastructure and site enabling costs, including off-site and on-site utility servicing costs, public realm and site clearing/demolition
o $30 million to fund 50% of the community rink
Calgary Stampede:
- Agreed to certain land sales and transfers that will allow for the development of the Event Centre that enables a vibrant entertainment district surrounding the Event Centre