The City of Ottawa has officially approved the $418.8 million Lansdowne 2.0 project, which will see TD Place stadium get a new grandstand on the north side.
The City Council voted 15-10 for the proposal on Friday, just a week after the Finance and Corporate Services Committee gave its approval by an 8-3 margin.
The extensive project, which centers around the construction of a new hockey arena to replace the current outdated one, will continue with the proposed demolition of the north bleacher at TD Place after the 2027 season. The grandstand renovation is expected to take two years, with improved seating and amenities, as well as a retail podium and expanded parking behind it.
As a result, the capacity for Redblacks games The number is reported to drop to 14,000 for the 2028 and 2029 seasons. — 10,000 less than what is currently in the building. Even with temporary stands, it's expected to be a financial burden for a CFL team that averaged 18,136 fans in attendance last year despite poor results and regularly drew sold-out crowds before the pandemic.
Once completed, the new north side will have a capacity of approximately 12,400 people. New seating is expected to be available in the event center overlooking the field. TD Place's total capacity will still be around 24,000 people when all is said and done.
City of Ottawa first recommended demolition of the TD Place arena and north stands in June 2021.following an extensive investigation by two working groups. Last year, the City Council proposed a preliminary $420 million budget for the project, beginning the process of seeking zoning approval and soliciting bids from contractors.
Construction of the events center is scheduled to begin in 2026, with the north stand demolished in 2028. Work on the stadium will continue until 2030, when work will begin on a nearby residential complex.
