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rdaner
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Here is a new rendering of the facility courtesy of RAToronto on SCC:
skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=349268
skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=349268
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GregWTravels
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I took a swing by the soccer stade this weekend. Looking good. With the Indy having their dividers and tires up (do they leave them up all year long?), it felt very Euro.
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jcapitain
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^^That rendering has been around for months but is great to finally have a pic of the site to track progress from my England retreat! 
Also, that rendering is not entirely accurate anymore. There will no longer be such a big roof over the main stand and also the larger of the two "goal-end" stands will be at the south end.
Also, that rendering is not entirely accurate anymore. There will no longer be such a big roof over the main stand and also the larger of the two "goal-end" stands will be at the south end.
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AlvinofDiaspar
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The site plan for the project, namely parking lots to the east and south makes me want to puke badly. Is this supposed to help revitalizing the ex? Right.
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mark simpson
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but those are existing lots
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AlvinofDiaspar
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mark simpson:
Indeed, but I have a feeling with the stadium there, they'll be sitting around for a lot longer...
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Indeed, but I have a feeling with the stadium there, they'll be sitting around for a lot longer...
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Ed007Toronto
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But those lots are used for the rides and midway during the CNE. How else would it be done?
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AlvinofDiaspar
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Ed:
I think the plan was to have some sort of central plaza (instead of parking lots) for CNE.
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I think the plan was to have some sort of central plaza (instead of parking lots) for CNE.
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mark simpson
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"Indeed, but I have a feeling with the stadium there, they'll be sitting around for a lot longer..."
I must admit that it was a bit of a letdown to see the stadium going up without a level or two of underground parking - not to mention a support structure that appears to be designed for benches (anyone remember the old ex stadium)
I must admit that it was a bit of a letdown to see the stadium going up without a level or two of underground parking - not to mention a support structure that appears to be designed for benches (anyone remember the old ex stadium)
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jcapitain
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EnviroTO
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Re: STADIUM WEBCAM LIVE!
Wow, this stadium is really being built on the cheap. Look at the pics and see what seems to be insta-bleachers installed on one side of the stadium between June 13 and 14.
Wow, this stadium is really being built on the cheap. Look at the pics and see what seems to be insta-bleachers installed on one side of the stadium between June 13 and 14.
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Ed007Toronto
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Re: STADIUM WEBCAM LIVE!
Media Advisory - Official announcement regarding the National Soccer Stadium in Toronto
TORONTO, July 4 /CNW Telbec/ - The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of
Finance and Minister Responsible for the Greater Toronto Area, the Honourable
Michael Chong, President of the Privy Council, Minister of Intergovernmental
Affairs and Minister for Sport, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon,
Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Ontario Public
Infrastructure Renewal Minister, David Caplan, Parliamentary Assistant to
Ontario Health Promotion Minister, Peter Fonseca, together with Toronto Mayor
David Miller and Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone, Chair of the Board of Governor
for Exhibition Place, will make an important announcement regarding the new
National Soccer Stadium in Toronto.
Dignitaries and representatives from Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
Ltd. (MLSEL) and the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) will be available to
answer questions from the media following the event.
<<
Date: July 4, 2006
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Exhibition Place
160 Princes' Boulevard
Toronto, ON
Parking available in Lot F
>>
For further information: Bruce Sudds, City of Toronto, (416) 392-1908;
Julie Rosenberg, Ministry of Health Promotion, (416) 326-4833; Infrastructure
Canada, Communications and Promotion, (613) 948-1148
Media Advisory - Official announcement regarding the National Soccer Stadium in Toronto
TORONTO, July 4 /CNW Telbec/ - The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of
Finance and Minister Responsible for the Greater Toronto Area, the Honourable
Michael Chong, President of the Privy Council, Minister of Intergovernmental
Affairs and Minister for Sport, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon,
Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Ontario Public
Infrastructure Renewal Minister, David Caplan, Parliamentary Assistant to
Ontario Health Promotion Minister, Peter Fonseca, together with Toronto Mayor
David Miller and Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone, Chair of the Board of Governor
for Exhibition Place, will make an important announcement regarding the new
National Soccer Stadium in Toronto.
Dignitaries and representatives from Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
Ltd. (MLSEL) and the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) will be available to
answer questions from the media following the event.
<<
Date: July 4, 2006
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Exhibition Place
160 Princes' Boulevard
Toronto, ON
Parking available in Lot F
>>
For further information: Bruce Sudds, City of Toronto, (416) 392-1908;
Julie Rosenberg, Ministry of Health Promotion, (416) 326-4833; Infrastructure
Canada, Communications and Promotion, (613) 948-1148
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blixa442
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Re: STADIUM WEBCAM LIVE!
Heheheheh, maybe they'll announce who will win the World Cup I guess we'll find out in 30 minutes.
Heheheheh, maybe they'll announce who will win the World Cup
I guess we'll find out in 30 minutes.
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rdaner
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Ottawa kicks in $27M for soccer stadium
Jul. 4, 2006. 04:02 PM
CANADIAN PRESS
Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty caught soccer fever today and agreed to kick in up to $27 million towards building the National Soccer Stadium in Toronto.
The $62.9 million venue, located on the city's waterfront, is due to be completed on May 1, 2007.
It will then host the international under-20 soccer championships, kicking off July 1, and will house Canada's first Major League Soccer franchise.
Flaherty says the timing couldn't be more perfect given the excitement building around the World Cup, and he hopes Canada will compete in the next tournament, taking place in South Africa in 2010.
Canada is currently ranked 83rd in the world.
Jul. 4, 2006. 04:02 PM
CANADIAN PRESS
Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty caught soccer fever today and agreed to kick in up to $27 million towards building the National Soccer Stadium in Toronto.
The $62.9 million venue, located on the city's waterfront, is due to be completed on May 1, 2007.
It will then host the international under-20 soccer championships, kicking off July 1, and will house Canada's first Major League Soccer franchise.
Flaherty says the timing couldn't be more perfect given the excitement building around the World Cup, and he hopes Canada will compete in the next tournament, taking place in South Africa in 2010.
Canada is currently ranked 83rd in the world.
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Ed007Toronto
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Canada, Ontario and Toronto announce the signing of a contribution agreement for the construction of the National Soccer Stadium at Exhibition Place
City on target to host FIFA Men's U-20 World Cup in 2007
TORONTO, July 4 /CNW Telbec/ - Today the governments of Canada and
Ontario and the City of Toronto officially announced the signing of a
contribution agreement for the construction of a new 20,000-seat soccer
stadium at Exhibition Place. The stadium will help to stage the Fédération
Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Men's Under-20 World Cup -
Canada 2007, expected to be the largest single-sport event ever held in
Canada.
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance and Minister Responsible
for the Greater Toronto Area, the Honourable Michael Chong, President of the
Privy Council, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister for Sport,
Ontario Health Promotion Minister, Jim Watson, Ontario Public Infrastructure
Renewal Minister David Caplan, together with Toronto Mayor David Miller and
Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone, Chair of the Board of Governors for Exhibition
Place confirmed a joint funding package of up to $62.8 million. Minister Chong
attended the event on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of
Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. Parliamentary Assistant Peter
Fonseca attended the event on behalf of Ontario Health Promotion Minister Jim
Watson.
The Government of Canada is committing up to $27 million, the Government
of Ontario is committing up to $8 million and the City of Toronto is
committing $9.8 million. The City has also reached an agreement with Maple
Leaf Sports and Entertainment Ltd. (MLSEL), which will be committing
$18 million ($8 million for the management rights and $10 million to secure
the naming rights for the stadium). The stadium will be owned by the City of
Toronto and be managed by MLSEL.
"This new stadium will make a positive contribution to the economy here
in Toronto and the GTA", said Minister Flaherty. "It is a nice complement to a
tax credit of up to $500 in eligible fees for sport and physical activity
programs. Introduced in Budget 2006, this credit can be claimed for each child
under the age of 16."
"This new facility will not only enable Toronto to host world-class
events, such as the FIFA Men's Under-20 World Cup in 2007, it will also
provide local community groups and soccer leagues with a new venue for
recreation," said Minister Chong.
"The new stadium will provide Ontarians with year-round access to a
world-class facility and further opportunities for athlete development," said
Minister Watson. "It will also help promote increased physical activity and
sports participation, especially among youth and create a legacy of public
investment for healthy, active lives."
"Ontario's really getting into the game with this new soccer stadium,"
said Minister Caplan. "Right now, World Cup is drawing the attention of young
soccer players around the globe. That's why the McGuinty government is on the
side of these young athletes who will be playing for their own cup in this new
modern sports facility next year."
"The City of Toronto is focused on making Toronto's waterfront more
vibrant and welcoming by building on and enhancing our public spaces for the
enjoyment of all Torontonians," said Mayor David Miller. "I'm pleased that the
addition of the National Soccer Stadium to the Exhibition Place grounds is
another step in realizing our vision."
"Exhibition Place is one of the most celebrated landmarks in Toronto,
welcoming millions of visitors each year to participate in renowned events and
celebrations," said Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone. "The National Soccer Stadium
will be another opportunity for us to host Toronto residents and visitors for
spectacular events and experiences."
The facility will be a regular home for the Toronto FC, a new Major
League soccer team as well as a gathering point for thousands of players in
the Greater Toronto Area, and will have an air-filled bubble roof erected over
the playing surface during the winter months, guaranteeing community use
throughout the year.
The Government of Canada's contribution comes from the Canada Strategic
Infrastructure Fund, which supports large-scale projects of major national and
regional significance, in areas that are vital to sustaining economic growth
and supporting an enhanced quality of life for Canadians.
The Government of Canada's 2006 Federal Budget committed an unprecedented
$16.5 billion over the next four years for infrastructure investments,
including an additional $2 billion for the Canada Strategic Infrastructure
Fund.
Under ReNew Ontario, the province, together with its partners, is
investing more than $30 billion over five years to revitalize, modernize and
expand public infrastructure. The Government has made significant progress in
the first year of the plan with major investments in Ontario's healthcare
facilities, schools, colleges and universities, transportation and public
transit, and other priority infrastructure projects. Since the release of
ReNew Ontario, in the 2006 Budget, the provincial government announced a new,
$1.2 billion investment in Move Ontario, which will support public transit and
provide funding for municipal roads and bridges.
For further information: Natalie Sarafian, Press Secretary, Office of
Minister Cannon, (613) 991-0700; Adam Grachnik, Office of Minister Watson,
(416) 326-8497; Gary Toft, Director of Communications , Minister for Sport,
(613) 943-1833; Wilson Lee, Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal, Office
of Minister Caplan, (416) 325-8735 ; Infrastructure Canada: Communications and
Promotion, (613) 948-1148; www.infrastructure.gc.ca; Don Wanagas, Director of
Communications, Office of Mayor Miller, (416) 338-7134
City on target to host FIFA Men's U-20 World Cup in 2007
TORONTO, July 4 /CNW Telbec/ - Today the governments of Canada and
Ontario and the City of Toronto officially announced the signing of a
contribution agreement for the construction of a new 20,000-seat soccer
stadium at Exhibition Place. The stadium will help to stage the Fédération
Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Men's Under-20 World Cup -
Canada 2007, expected to be the largest single-sport event ever held in
Canada.
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance and Minister Responsible
for the Greater Toronto Area, the Honourable Michael Chong, President of the
Privy Council, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister for Sport,
Ontario Health Promotion Minister, Jim Watson, Ontario Public Infrastructure
Renewal Minister David Caplan, together with Toronto Mayor David Miller and
Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone, Chair of the Board of Governors for Exhibition
Place confirmed a joint funding package of up to $62.8 million. Minister Chong
attended the event on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of
Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. Parliamentary Assistant Peter
Fonseca attended the event on behalf of Ontario Health Promotion Minister Jim
Watson.
The Government of Canada is committing up to $27 million, the Government
of Ontario is committing up to $8 million and the City of Toronto is
committing $9.8 million. The City has also reached an agreement with Maple
Leaf Sports and Entertainment Ltd. (MLSEL), which will be committing
$18 million ($8 million for the management rights and $10 million to secure
the naming rights for the stadium). The stadium will be owned by the City of
Toronto and be managed by MLSEL.
"This new stadium will make a positive contribution to the economy here
in Toronto and the GTA", said Minister Flaherty. "It is a nice complement to a
tax credit of up to $500 in eligible fees for sport and physical activity
programs. Introduced in Budget 2006, this credit can be claimed for each child
under the age of 16."
"This new facility will not only enable Toronto to host world-class
events, such as the FIFA Men's Under-20 World Cup in 2007, it will also
provide local community groups and soccer leagues with a new venue for
recreation," said Minister Chong.
"The new stadium will provide Ontarians with year-round access to a
world-class facility and further opportunities for athlete development," said
Minister Watson. "It will also help promote increased physical activity and
sports participation, especially among youth and create a legacy of public
investment for healthy, active lives."
"Ontario's really getting into the game with this new soccer stadium,"
said Minister Caplan. "Right now, World Cup is drawing the attention of young
soccer players around the globe. That's why the McGuinty government is on the
side of these young athletes who will be playing for their own cup in this new
modern sports facility next year."
"The City of Toronto is focused on making Toronto's waterfront more
vibrant and welcoming by building on and enhancing our public spaces for the
enjoyment of all Torontonians," said Mayor David Miller. "I'm pleased that the
addition of the National Soccer Stadium to the Exhibition Place grounds is
another step in realizing our vision."
"Exhibition Place is one of the most celebrated landmarks in Toronto,
welcoming millions of visitors each year to participate in renowned events and
celebrations," said Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone. "The National Soccer Stadium
will be another opportunity for us to host Toronto residents and visitors for
spectacular events and experiences."
The facility will be a regular home for the Toronto FC, a new Major
League soccer team as well as a gathering point for thousands of players in
the Greater Toronto Area, and will have an air-filled bubble roof erected over
the playing surface during the winter months, guaranteeing community use
throughout the year.
The Government of Canada's contribution comes from the Canada Strategic
Infrastructure Fund, which supports large-scale projects of major national and
regional significance, in areas that are vital to sustaining economic growth
and supporting an enhanced quality of life for Canadians.
The Government of Canada's 2006 Federal Budget committed an unprecedented
$16.5 billion over the next four years for infrastructure investments,
including an additional $2 billion for the Canada Strategic Infrastructure
Fund.
Under ReNew Ontario, the province, together with its partners, is
investing more than $30 billion over five years to revitalize, modernize and
expand public infrastructure. The Government has made significant progress in
the first year of the plan with major investments in Ontario's healthcare
facilities, schools, colleges and universities, transportation and public
transit, and other priority infrastructure projects. Since the release of
ReNew Ontario, in the 2006 Budget, the provincial government announced a new,
$1.2 billion investment in Move Ontario, which will support public transit and
provide funding for municipal roads and bridges.
For further information: Natalie Sarafian, Press Secretary, Office of
Minister Cannon, (613) 991-0700; Adam Grachnik, Office of Minister Watson,
(416) 326-8497; Gary Toft, Director of Communications , Minister for Sport,
(613) 943-1833; Wilson Lee, Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal, Office
of Minister Caplan, (416) 325-8735 ; Infrastructure Canada: Communications and
Promotion, (613) 948-1148; www.infrastructure.gc.ca; Don Wanagas, Director of
Communications, Office of Mayor Miller, (416) 338-7134