Arena Costs
I find this Naniamo article interesting considering the costs of the Enmax Center.
http://www2.canada.com/nanaimodailyn...dc3f7f0d20&p=3
"We just want to find out what are the main issues, how are they financed, what is the cash flow, are they taxpayer supported - what is the total cost," said Ruttan.
"We're not trying to suggest for a minute that a multiplex is imminent."
B.C. MULTIPLEXES
C.N. Centre, Prince George
Opened: 1995
Approximate cost: $25 million
Capacity: 5,967 including standing room
Major Tenant: Prince George Cougars, WHL
Notable events: Elton John, 2010. KISS, 2011. John Mellencamp and John Fogerty, 2012. Carrie Underwood, 2013. Jerry Seinfeld, 2013.
Interior Savings Centre, Kamloops
Opened: 1992
Approximate cost: $20 million
Capacity: 6,400
Major tenant: Kamloops Blazers (WHL)
Top events 2011-13: Disney's Beauty and the Beast Broadway musical (2013), Billy Talent (2013),
Top events, history: Shania Twain, 1999
Prospera Place, Kelowna
Opened: 1999 Approximate cost: $18M-$20 million
Capacity: 6,007 for hockey, 7,000 for concerts.
Major tenant: Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
Top events 2011-13: Cirque Du Soleil, KISS, Sting, Jerry Seinfeld, Russell Peters, Micheal Buble, Kid Rock, Grand Slam of Curling
Top events, history: Elton John, Jay Z, Rod Stewart, Alice Cooper, John Mel-lencamp, Nickelback, Hedley, Deadmau5, Bryan Adams.
Western Financial Place, Cranbrook
Opened: 2000
Approximate cost: $30 million
Capacity: Up to 4,700 for hockey
Major tenant: Kootenay Ice (WHL)
Top events 2011-13: Tragically Hip (2013), Bob Dylan (B.C. exclusive, 2012), River Dance (2012), Johnny Reid (2012).
Top events, history: Nickelback, Bryan Adams, Blue Rodeo, Randy Travis, ZZ Top.
Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre
Opened: 2009
Approximate cost: $75 million
Capacity: Up to 7,500
Major tenant: Abbotsford Heat (AHL)
Top events 2011-13: Cirque du Soleil, twice, Disney on Ice. Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson, KISS, Beauty and the Beast Broadway show, Carrie Underwood.
Top events, history: Professional bullriders competitions, lingerie football, Maroon 5.
Save-on-Foods Centre, Victoria
Opened: 2005
Approximate cost: $30 million
Capacity: 7,000 for hockey, 9,000 for concerts.
"I promise that we will put an exciting fast paced product on the ice each and every game and bring back the winning tradition to Lethbridge." Berehowsky
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