The MaxWell Soccer Centre Dome and Artificial Turf Field Upgrade included: 

• Upgrading the natural turf field to a competition-sized 11 vs. 11 indoor artificial turf field.
• Building an air-supported structure (dome) over the new artificial turf field.
  
• A new amenity building including participant change rooms, a referee change room and a universal public washroom.
  
• Improving the parking lot infrastructure by paving the west parking lot and adding approximately 100 additional parking spots.
• Upgrading the storm water management to prevent localized flooding. 

This project:

• Created a full-sized indoor rectangular field, providing citizens with a high-quality, year-round practice and play space.
• Complemented existing amenities, accommodating a broad range of sport and recreation opportunities.
• Increased the capacity to host tournaments.

Investment in this project also generated approximately 150 jobs and contributed $21.2 million to the GDP¹.

• 2019 – Council approves Administration’s proposed One Calgary four-year capital budget, including funding for maintenance and renewals at existing City recreation facilities. 
• 2021 – Council approves the Revised Calgary Recreation Capital Investment Strategy, Report C2021-0911 (to provide funding for the air-inflated dome over the new artificial turf field)
• August 2021 – Design development begins
• April 2024 – Construction begins
• Fall 2024 – N.W. parking lot improvements complete
• May 2025 – Facility reopens to the public
• December 2025 – Construction complete

The upgrades represent a $28 million investment; $3.6M of this funding was provided by the Government of Alberta’s Municipal Sustainability Initiative, with the remaining funds provided through the Revised Calgary Recreation Capital Investment Strategy and Calgary 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets. Some funding was also provided from the Centralized Climate Fund.