Ottawa Senators Move Forward on New Arena Project
The Ottawa Senators are getting closer to finalizing the construction of a new stadium. On Monday, the team announced an agreement with the National Capital Commission for the purchase and sale of 11 acres of land in LeBreton Flats, west of Parliament Hill in Ottawa. This agreement represents a significant step for the Senators, who are seeking to move from their current arena in Kanata, Ontario, to a more central location in the region. The financial terms of the agreement were not publicly disclosed. The initial agreement between the Senators and the NCC was reached last September, for a multipurpose facility on the site that would include an ice rink.The Senators’ process can now continue with zoning, design, approvals, and the decontamination of the land in preparation for future construction.“There are still many hurdles to overcome and we look forward to working with the NCC and other stakeholders to achieve our shared vision of creating an event center in LeBreton Flats that can be enjoyed by our Ottawa-Gatineau community,” said Senators President and CEO Cyril Leeder, in a statement.
Cyril Leeder, President and CEO of the Senators
This is the Senators’ second attempt to start a project in LeBreton Flats. There was a previous agreement in 2019 to redevelop the area under former Ottawa owner Eugene Melnyk, but it fell apart during a dispute between Melnyk and his business partner John Ruddy.NCC CEO Tobi Nussbaum added in a statement that the development will include more than 2,000 new housing units, along with new commercial and retail spaces, such as hotels and restaurants.
Tobi Nussbaum, CEO of the NCC
