Soccer Centre Construction: Summer 2024
Soccer Centre dome & artificial turf field upgrade
The Calgary Soccer Centre (CSC) currently has three outdoor artificial turf fields and one outdoor natural turf field. This project will upgrade the outdoor natural turf field to an artificial turf field and cover it with an air-supported structure (dome).
The scope of work proposed in this project includes the following:
- Upgrading the natural turf field to a full FIFA size 11 vs. 11 indoor artificial turf field.
- Building an air-supported structure (dome) over the new artificial turf field.
- Constructing a new amenity building that will include change rooms, referee change room and a universal public washroom.
- Improving the parking lot infrastructure and upgrading the storm water management.
Parking Changes
The west gravel parking lot at the CSC will be closed during construction.
People needing to park at the Calgary Soccer Centre (CSC) during construction are asked to use alternative parking options that include:
- Accessing the north parking entrance at the CSC.
- Utilizing street parking along 48 Street S.E. between 68 Avenue S.E. and 72 Avenue S.E.
- Utilizing street parking along 68 Avenue S.E between 48 Street S.E. and 52 Street S.E.
- The city has now advised (as of May 9) that parking is NOT permitted along 68 avenue.
Timeline
- 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, providing funding for the air inflated dome over the new artificial turf field.
- August 2021, Design development begins.
- Construction is anticipated to start on April 11, 2024
- The Soccer Centre Dome will is anticipated to be open to the public in early 2025. It will be bookable by anyone.
- Seasonal work happening in spring/summer 2025.
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