Plans for the arena by the group led by the Ottawa Senators are still being developed. This rendering provided by Capital Sports Development Inc. is subject to change.
Negotiations with the National Capital Commission have been ongoing for years, but Ottawa Senators president Cyril Leeder says there are still some "shortcomings" to be resolved.LeBreton Flats remains the 'only site' the Ottawa Senators are serious about for a new arena, team president Cyril Leeder said. This rendering provided by Capital Sports Development Inc. is subject to change.
It wasn't the first time the mayor has signalled that other sites might be viable candidates for the Senators. LeBreton has been in the NHL club's sights for years. In 2022, Senators-led Capital Sports Development Inc. signed a memorandum of understanding with the NCC to work toward bringing an arena to LeBreton.
He said the two sides are making progress, though not as quickly as either would like. He said the goal is still to reach a leasing deal before the memorandum of understanding expires. On Tuesday afternoon, NCC spokesperson Valérie Dufour responded to the talk of "shortcomings" by saying it's normal to have issues to work through on such a major file.
Leeder said comparable arena projects have cost in the $1.2-billion range, and a new arena in Ottawa would probably be about the same order of magnitude.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
LeBreton Flats still ideal site for Senators arena, NCC saysPlans for the arena by the group led by the Ottawa Senators are still being developed. This rendering provided by Capital Sports Development Inc. is subject to change.
Read more »
LEBRETON, Roger LeonardIt is with heavy hearts that the family announces Roger’s passing on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at the age of 64. Loving partner and best friend to Lynn for 34 years
Read more »
Talks between Sens, NCC continue on new arena, but NCC has 'Plan B'The head of the National Capital Commission remains optimistic that the Ottawa Senators will eventually build an arena at LeBreton Flats, but he says there is a Plan B if the hockey club decides to go elsewhere.
Read more »
Hong Kong Homebuyers Flock to New Projects, Shunning Used FlatsHong Kong homebuyers are snapping up new properties after the government cut taxes last month.
Read more »
Senators owner announces $2M donation to children's hospices in Ottawa, GatineauOttawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer has announced a major donation to two children's hospices in the Ottawa-Gatineau region.
Read more »
SNAPSHOTS: Ottawa Senators want to wind down season with winsExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »