Scotia Place Construction

Construction timeline

Construction Progress

Construction on Scotia Place began in 2024 and is progressing smoothly, remaining on schedule and within budget for a fall 2027 opening.

In early 2025, Calgarians will see materials and workers moving around the site supporting underground utility work and foundation construction. Throughout the year, structural concrete and steel work across the entire site will progress starting with foundation walls, followed by below grade columns, stairs, elevator cores, and access ramps. 

2023

Agreements signed
Definitive agreements signed between The City, CSEC, and the Government of Alberta.
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2024

Site preparation
Enabling work began, including relocating utilities, to move 5 Street S.E. to the east.
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Design reveal and groundbreaking
Scotia Place’s design unveiled and groundbreaking event.
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Final development permit approved
The final development permit was approved on Dec. 12, 2024.
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2025

Construction
Excavation and foundation work underway. Calgarians can expect construction to reach street level by end of the year.
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Scotia Place Updates

Construction moves into full swing in 2025

Scotia Place is about to embark on a monumental year full of exciting progress. In December 2024, the Calgary Planning Commission (CPC) unanimously approved the Scotia Place design and granted the project its final development permit. This significant milestone means that our next phase of construction will start right on schedule, once excavation is complete by spring 2025.

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Culture + Entertainment District construction at a glance

Construction is underway on several major city-building projects within Calgary’s evolving Culture + Entertainment District. For a full list of road and sidewalk impacts in the area, please visit the C+E Access Map for real-time construction updates.

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