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October 2025 Newsletter
Building upward: Scotia Place begins to take shape
It’s been an exciting and busy fall at the Scotia Place construction site! In early October, crews put up the first steel beams on the south side of the building, marking the start of going vertical. For Calgarians, this means the vision of Scotia Place is starting to rise up as a landmark destination in Calgary’s vibrant Culture + Entertainment District
Steel installation milestone
Steel forms the backbone of Scotia Place. It provides the strength and flexibility needed to support large-scale concerts and major events. Its design shapes the arena and provides the roof strength needed for world-class entertainment.
Placing the first beam sets the stage for the rest of the structure. Every beam must be placed just right to ensure the arena stands strong when the lights go up, or the teams hit the ice.
Most of the steel for the project was fabricated in Ontario, and some in Alberta, supporting Canadian industries. The project will use about 9,000 metric tonnes of structural steel which will make a big mark in Calgary’s skyline.
Street-level progress
While steel goes up, crews are also busy on the ground. In September, they:
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Poured concrete for the mezzanine level and main concourse
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Poured concrete for the floor of the public plaza
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Worked on the foundation at the northeast corner and southwest entrance
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Installed underground pipes and systems in the loading dock
What's next:
Steel work will continue through winter, with roof work starting in 2026. Soon, crews will add the concrete stands from Blackfalds, Alberta in the lower bowl. This will bring fans closer to concerts, games, and unforgettable events. Each milestone brings us closer to making Scotia Place a great placed for people to gather in downtown Calgary in 2027.
To learn more about Scotia Place, its amenities and features, visit Calgary.ca/ScotiaPlace
Temporary road closure: 12 Avenue S.E. between 5 Street S.E. and Stampede Trail S.E.
Starting November 10, 2025, The City of Calgary will temporarily close 12 Avenue S.E. between Stampede Trail S.E. and 5 Street S.E. to vehicles until early January 2026. This closure supports the crane installation for ongoing steelwork at Scotia Place, a key project in Calgary’s Culture + Entertainment District (The C+E).
Detours and access
The following detours will be in place during this closure:
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From the east on 12 Avenue S.E.: Vehicles will be detoured around the Scotia Place construction site by going south on 5A Street S.E., then west on 14 Avenue S.E., and north or south on Stampede Trail/Olympic Way S.E.
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From the west on 12 Avenue S.E.: Vehicles will be detoured around the Scotia Place construction site by going north on Olympic Way S.E. to 11 Avenue S.E. They will then travel south on 5 Street S.E., getting back onto eastbound on 12 Avenue S.E.
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Access to Macleod Trail and downtown from the east: Vehicles will turn north on 6 Street S.E. to 11 Avenue S.E. as they do now.
The south pedestrian sidewalk along 12 Avenue S.E. between Stampede Trail and 5 Street S.E. will be closed. Pedestrians will be detoured to use the north sidewalk.
To stay updated on access changes, visit the Access Map at https://map.cedistrict.com/
Categories: Construction, Newsletter, Project updates
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