July 2025 Newsletter

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  • July 22, 2025

One year of progress: building Scotia Place

One year ago, The City of Calgary, Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC) and the Government of Alberta broke ground on Scotia Place. Today, the site is a hub of activity in The Culture + Entertainment District and is on track to become Calgary’s new destination for sports, live music and shared experiences.

Scotia Place Groundbreaking

A year of progress below ground

Since July 22, 2024, more than 200 workers a day have kept the project moving toward its fall 2027 opening. By early spring 2025, 98% of the site’s underground material had been removed, totaling 308,000 cubic metres, clearing the way for foundation work, which began in March. Now, with 1,100 deep concrete supports in place, the concrete foundations are underway and the future arena is taking shape. Crews are progressing clockwise from the southeast corner to key areas like the loading dock and dressing rooms.

This summer, the site will also connect with Calgary’s District Heating system, supporting long-term sustainability and reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions.

What's next: reaching street level

Cranes are in the sky and concrete columns are continuing to take shape as the project aims to reach street level later this year — which means Calgarians will soon see Scotia Place rise above the ground — bringing the city’s next great gathering place to life.  Learn more and stay up to date at  Calgary.ca/ScotiaPlace.

Scotia Place construction July 2025
Scotia Place construction - july 2025
Scotia Place panorama - July 15, 2025

12 Avenue S.E. and Stampede Trail intersection closure

From July 21 to October 9, 2025, the intersection of 12 Avenue S.E. and Stampede Trail will be closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic for underground electrical and mechanical work for Scotia Place. Stampede Trail between 13 Avenue and 14 Avenue S.E. will also be closed to vehicles as part of CMLC’s Stampede Trail Redevelopment.

To avoid delays, we recommend:

  • Using 25 Avenue S.E.
  • For direct access to the BMO Centre and Scotiabank Saddledome, enter from Flores LaDue Parade (formerly 17 Avenue S.E. Extension) from Macleod Trail.
  • Take Calgary Transit and use the Victoria Park/Stampede LRT as all major venues are within walking distance. 
  • Park at the Platform Innovation Centre and Parkade (9 Avenue S.E. and 3 Street S.E.) or the 11 Avenue S.E. Lot and walk via 4 Street S.E./Stampede Trail
Access Map

This intersection closure will require vehicles and pedestrians to use alternative routes. For updates and to help plan your visit to the area, please visit the C+E Access Map at map.cedistrict.com

We appreciate your patience as we build a more connected, accessible and vibrant district for everyone.

Intersection at Stampede Tr. and Olympic Way

Categories: Construction, Newsletter

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