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Open House/Community Workshops: Getting Ready Phase 2 

Early Stage Public Consultation

Proposed Thunder Bay Multipurpose Event Centre (Multiplex)

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Tonight’s Agenda & Providing Your Input

Presentation – 7 pm, 45 minutes

Question & Answer Period – 7:45 pm, 30 minutes

Feedback Stations – 8:15 pm ‐

30 minutes

Wrap up at 9 pm

Other ways to provide input:

Questionnaire  and presentation online at 

www.thunderbay.ca/renewTbay

Facebook www.facebook.com/TbayMultiplex

Print copies of the questionnaire available at City Hall, Community 

Services in Victoriaville Civic Centre and Thunder Bay Public Library 

branches

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Presentation

Purpose 

Overview

Looking Back

Phase 1 Study ‐

Completed

Phase 2 Feasibility Study –

Proposed 2010/2011

Renew Thunder Bay Plan

Conclusion

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Purpose

Discuss proposed opportunity for Thunder Bay

Report on Phase 1 Study Report

Gather early input from community related to overall project:

See & Do – Types of events and function

Size & Cost

Location

Review next steps

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Setting the Record Straight•

Council has made no final decisions. Council has only given 

approval to move to Phase 2 Feasibility Study

No location has been chosen

Not just about hockey or potential of a “new”

hockey team 

coming to Thunder Bay

“Event Centre”

is much more than an arena

Affordability to taxpayers will be key consideration in Phase 2 

Study and as part of the Renew Thunder Bay Plan

Will not happen overnight. Four –

Five years is not an 

unrealistic timeline for development and construction

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Overview – Phase 1 Study (2009)

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Looking Back Fort William Gardens: Since 1951

Building Capacity:

Fixed Arena Seating: 3,371

Standing Room: 268

VIP Booths: Seats 30

Accessible Seating: 21

Seating on Floor: 1,000

Total Building Capacity: 4,690

Net Operating Cost: $0.4M – $.5

Event Days: 56 – LU 22 games, Junior Hockey 

25 games, 3 concerts, 2 circus, 1

folklore festival, hockey playoffs

The Gardens opened in March 1951 with a capacity of 6,000.

Q: What event attracted 8,000 people to the Gardens in Oct. 1951?

Image courtesy of Northwestern 

Ontario Sports Hall of Fame

Image courtesy of  

hotrodsandjalopies.blogspot.com

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Phase 1 Study (2009)

City of Thunder Bay Report

Comparative study conducted on 10 multiplex 

facilities in comparable sized cities in Canada 

(eight) and USA (two)

Population of communities ranged from 

80,000 –

150,000

Purpose of report was primarily to provide 

research data to inform Phase 2 Study

In 2010, City also studied new facility in 

Windsor, ON

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The “Event Centre” Concept• City Council directed Administration to examine feasibility of a new “Event Centre”

for Thunder Bay

• Based on 2009 Study, 80-100* “Event Days” is realistic for City the size of Thunder Bay (population of 100,000+). The Gardens hosts approx. 55 events/year

Spectator Events Booked into 5,000 – 7,000‐seat Event Centres

Deloitte & Touche

Study 2009

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Comparative Facilities

Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre

City: Abbotsford, British ColumbiaPopulation: 130,000 with a total of 

300,000 in MSASeating Capacity: Hockey – 6,855Capacity to host major concerts and 

AHL Hockey (only open since May 

‘09)Cost: $66MSite:

Industrial area

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Duluth Entertainment & Convention Center (DECC)

City: Duluth, MinnesotaPopulation: 86,000 with a total of 

130,000 in MSA Seating Capacity:Games –

6,800Concerts – 7,500Cost: $57M US plus $23M for the 

covered skywalk and parkadeSite: Downtown, adjacent to old arena 

on waterfront near Canal Park, includes 

Convention Centre

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Mix of Events at the DECC

April Events the DECC = 30 

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Site Plan

Parking Structure

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ESSAR Centre – Sault St. Marie

City: Sault Ste. Marie, 

OntarioPopulation: 75,000 with 

total of 80,000 in MSASeating Capacity:Hockey ‐

4,817Concerts ‐

4,500Cost: $25MSite: Downtown adjacent 

to old arena facility

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General Motors Centre ‐

Oshawa

City: Oshawa, OntarioPopulation: 141,000 with 

total of 330,000 in MSASeating Capacity:Hockey – 5,400Concerts – 6,400Cost: $45MSite: Downtown

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Interior Savings Centre ‐

Kamloops

City: Kamloops, British 

ColumbiaPopulation: 85,000 with 

total of 110,000 in MSASeating Capacity:Hockey – 5,000 Concerts ‐

6,400 Cost:

$23MSite: Downtown, riverfront

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K‐Rock/Kingston Regional Sports &  Entertainment Centre

City: Kingston, OntarioPopulation: 117,000 with 

total of 150,000 in MSASeating Capacity:Hockey ‐

5,200Concerts ‐

6,800Theatre ‐

3,200Cost:

$46.5MSite: Downtown

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Prospera Centre ‐

Chilliwack

City: Chilliwack, 

British ColumbiaPopulation: 80,000 

with total of 150,000 

in MSASeating Capacity:Hockey – 4,815Concerts – 6,000Cost:

$22MSite: Near other 

sports/recreational 

facilities

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Prospera Place ‐

Kelowna

City: Kelowna, British 

ColumbiaPopulation: 140,000 

with total of 175,000 

in MSASeating Capacity:Hockey – 6,000Concerts – 8,000Cost: $26MSite: Downtown, near 

waterfront

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Sleeman Centre ‐

Guelph

City: Guelph, OntarioPopulation: 115,000 

with total of 127,000 in 

MSASeating Capacity:Hockey ‐

4,800Concerts ‐

5,100Cost: $25MSite: Downtown

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Tyson Events Center

City: Sioux City, IowaPopulation: 83,000 with 

a total of 175,000 in 

MSASeating Capacity:Hockey – 6,000Concerts – 9,500Indoor Football –

9,500Cost: $53M USSite: Downtown

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WindsorCity: Windsor, OntarioPopulation: 300,000

with total of 500,00 in MSASeating Capacity:Hockey – 6,500Concerts – 7,500Cost: $72MSite: Open space near residential areaFacility Includes: 3 community arenas, Senior Centre, 2 gyms, 300‐seat banquet hall for 

a total of 300,000 sq. ft

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Some Additional Details

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W I N D S O R W F C U

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T R A D E S H O W S

I C E R A C I N G

S K A T I N G P E R F O R M A N C E S A C R O B A T I C S B A S K E T B A L L

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HOCKEY6,500

M U L T I P U R P O S E F A C I L I T Y

CURLING6,500

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SMALL CONCERT3,000 Seats

LARGE CONCERT7,000 Seats

M U L T I P U R P O S E F A C I L I T Y

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DOG SHOWS

MONSTER TRUCK RALLY

6,500 Seats

M U L T I P U R P O S E F A C I L I T Y

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O S H A W A G M C E N T R E

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G M C E N T R E, O S H A W A - 8.5 haCentre features

- Main arena

- Community ice pad

- Miniature outdoor skating rink

- Sports hall of fame

- Bar & grill

- Retail store

Approximate capacities

- 5,400 – hockey

- 6,400 – other events

- 27 private suites

- 530 club seats

O S H A W A G M C E N T R EM U L T I P U R P O S E F A C I L I T Y

S U P P O R T S P A C ES I T E A R E A

A R E N A

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W I N D S O R ‐

16.7 haCentre features

- 1 spectator rink- 3 community ice rinks- community centre- senior centre

Approximate capacities- 6,500 – hockey- 7,000 – end stage concert- 3,000 – small concert stage- 2,100 – theatre mode- 7,000 – centre stage concert

Arena accommodates - end stage configurations for large concerts- touring Broadway shows- smaller concerts in theatre mode

- 35 luxury suites- 600 club seats

W I N D S O R W F C UM U L T I P U R P O S E F A C I L I T Y

S U P P O R T S P A C ES I T E A R E A

A R E N A

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G M   C E N T R E,  O S H A W A ‐

8.5 ha W F C U,  W I N D S O R   ‐

16.7 haS U P P O R T S P A C E

S I T E A R E A

A R E N A

DOWNTOWN LOCATION GREENFIELD LOCATION

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F O R T W I L L I A M G A R D E N S

F O R T W I L L I A M G A R D E N S - 3.6 HaC U R L I N G C L U B

S I T E A R E A

A R E N A

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Summary of Findings – Phase 1  Comparable Facilities

9 out of 11 in downtown, 7 on waterfront or in close proximity

Construction cost varies within last 20 years, $22‐$72 million, overall range

All have major teams/franchises (OHL, AHL or Division 1 NCAA) 

9 out of 11 have major naming sponsor

Net operating cost ranges from $.3 ‐

$1.2 million/year

Seating capacity ranges from 4,800 –

6,800 (hockey, spectator sports)

4,500 –

9,500 concerts

Number of events per year 80 ‐110 range

Parking dependent on location, downtown facilities all have limited parking and 

use existing public and private parking

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Economic Benefits –

Deloitte Touche StudyBuilding

As an economic entity operations of a multi‐use event facility will create significant employment and spending within 

the community

Construction of the building could generate $90 million in total

spending impacts and support more than 550 person 

years of employment

Used by local economic development / marketing officials as part

of the “quality of life”

package to help attract 

business and investment

Allows city to attract a broader range of other sporting, entertainment, conventions and corporate events to the 

community

Buildings have been used as major catalysts for sports tourism and additional entertainment‐related economic 

development

Team

As an economic entity, the operations of an OHL / AHL team will create employment and spending within the 

community – approx $2‐$3 million business per year

Fosters visitor attraction, increased room night demand and spending (scouts, agents, player families, etc.)

Provides “brand name”

marketing for the community

Supports local philanthropic endeavours

Estimated break even average attendance = 4,200

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Phase 2 Feasibility Study

Detailed market study

to assess and quantify the range and mix of events that a new 

facility would attract 

Detailed economic impact study

to confirm the short and long term benefits of a new 

Multiplex facility including direct and indirect job creation

Evaluation of the various program and facility mix options including the potential for 

integrated convention facilities

and other community facilities

Assessment of potential environmental sustainable facility elements

including renewable 

energy opportunities (eg. solar)

Assessment of the seating capacity

relative to potential events and community needs•

Evaluation of various site locations

in the City

Recommendation of a

preferred location.

Report will entail a comprehensive study to determine the feasibility of the construction 

and operation of a Multiplex facility and would include the following key elements:

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Phase 2 Feasibility Study ‐

Continued

Assessment of Fort William Gardens facility and site to develop options and 

recommendations related to both elements

Confirmation and detailed breakdown of the total capital cost

including design 

and construction, site servicing, parking and other costs

Capital financing strategy

based on the total construction cost estimates

Assessment of various facility management models

and recommendation on a 

preferred model for Thunder Bay

Detailed business plan

with information on operating revenues/expenses

and the 

ability to support capital costs

Assessment of possible joint‐venture arrangements

and potential partners related 

to all aspects of the Multiplex facility

Impact analysis of other major sport and entertainment venues

in Thunder Bay.

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Key Considerations 

Downtown vs. Greenfield location

Parking – Dedicated vs Combination Public/Private

Design and Functions of “Event Centre”

Program Mix

Capital Cost and Financing

Net Operating Costs

City Run vs Management Contract

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What is RENEW THUNDER BAY?

Renew Thunder Bay is a five-year incremental capital plan to enhance

our quality of life and grow our economy through targeted and highly

leveraged strategic infrastructure investments.

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•Three main project categories:•Legacy Capital Projects•Major Capital Projects•Multi‐year Capital Programs

•10 major projects/programs in  total

•Selection criteria outlined in  report

Strategic Considerations & Criteria for Projects

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Renew Thunder Bay

invests $130 million into our community

$47 million from the City leverages $83 million over five years

Total

City contribution: $47.1 million over five years

• $7 million of existing and committed funds

$40.1 million to be provided from the Renew Thunder Bay

Reserve Fund 

Total leveraged funds: $83 million over five years

Sources of Funding ‐

Where will the  Annual Capital Funds Come From?

Note: A total of $26 million is currently in place/earmarked for

the RTB Reserve Fund

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Conclusion

A new Multipurpose Events Centre would have the following 

benefits:•

stimulate the economy through increased construction jobs, 

sports tourism, and community redevelopment opportunities•

increase community pride and identity

improve quality of life for our citizens as well as appeal to 

potential residents and visitors; and•

meet the expectations of the today’s customer related to all 

types of major indoor events.

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“Great cities have great public places to assemble  and celebrate”

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Open Forum for Q & A

Feedback Stations•

Locations to be considered?

Size and Seating Capacity?

See & Do ‐

What would you want to be able to do at  an “Event Centre”

as a spectator and/or participant?