Background

There has been significant interest and many attempts over more than two decades to construct a stadium in this region. These have included discussions tied to bids to host major sporting events, and in many cases related to opportunities for the siting of a Canadian Football League team. In all cases these discussions have not resulted in the development of full business and economic development analysis, and have not included consultation with public, stakeholders and members of potential user groups.

The research has spanned the years from 1986 to present. Following is a list of the documents created to date on the subject:

• Stadium Proposal (1999) researched by Events Halifax - sited the following proposals to construct a Stadium in HRM:

1. 1994 Halifax Commonwealth Games Bid Committee proposed a stadium as part of the draft bid in 1986;
2. 1999 Pan American Bid Committee proposed a stadium proposed a stadium as the focal point of their presentation in 1992; and
3. 1992 City of Halifax presented a draft Mainland North Common Master Plan, which identified a possible location for a stadium in its Phase 2 plan.

• Stadium Analysis Report (June 2002) Economics Research Associates - commissioned by Events Halifax

• Hosting the Commonwealth Games: An Evaluation of the Region’s Opportunity (July 2002)

• Outdoor Multi-Purpose Venue Review (Draft)  (August 2010)

Information on the current status of the Stadium Analysis Project.