Fortis Canada Games Complex
The Fortis Canada Games Complex is being constructed to support the 2025 Canada Games being hosted by the City of St. John's. The Complex will feature the following amenities: a Class II IAAF Certified Track & Field including a 400m 8-lane track, a FIFA Quality Pro Certified Artificial Soccer Turf, and an indoor training facility for the development of amateur level sport in Newfoundland & Labrador. The Complex will allow for year-round training opportunities for provincial track and field athletes, soccer as well as other sports. It will also include administrative space, storage space, locker rooms and accessible washroom facilities. The facility will also provide opportunities for the advancement of skills and training in coaching and refereeing for amateur level sport development across the province and will contribute to a lasting legacy after the 2025 Canada Games within the community.
Construction Projects in the Memorial University Area
A significant amount of work is being completed in the Memorial University area during the 2024 construction season, which will impact the overall flow of traffic in the area. In addition to the above, the following projects will also be active in the area:
The Fortis Canada Games Complex is being constructed to support the 2025 Canada Games being hosted by the City of St. John's. The Complex will feature the following amenities: a Class II IAAF Certified Track & Field including a 400m 8-lane track, a FIFA Quality Pro Certified Artificial Soccer Turf, and an indoor training facility for the development of amateur level sport in Newfoundland & Labrador. The Complex will allow for year-round training opportunities for provincial track and field athletes, soccer as well as other sports. It will also include administrative space, storage space, locker rooms and accessible washroom facilities. The facility will also provide opportunities for the advancement of skills and training in coaching and refereeing for amateur level sport development across the province and will contribute to a lasting legacy after the 2025 Canada Games within the community.
Construction Projects in the Memorial University Area
A significant amount of work is being completed in the Memorial University area during the 2024 construction season, which will impact the overall flow of traffic in the area. In addition to the above, the following projects will also be active in the area:
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Share Will the complex include a SUP connector between the Elizabeth Avenue SUP and Prince Philip Dr SUP? Seems like an ideal location. on Facebook Share Will the complex include a SUP connector between the Elizabeth Avenue SUP and Prince Philip Dr SUP? Seems like an ideal location. on Twitter Share Will the complex include a SUP connector between the Elizabeth Avenue SUP and Prince Philip Dr SUP? Seems like an ideal location. on Linkedin Email Will the complex include a SUP connector between the Elizabeth Avenue SUP and Prince Philip Dr SUP? Seems like an ideal location. link
Will the complex include a SUP connector between the Elizabeth Avenue SUP and Prince Philip Dr SUP? Seems like an ideal location.
ECharron asked 3 months agoA new Shared-Use-Path (SUP) connection will be constructed along Lambes Lane, extending from Westerland Road to Elizabeth Avenue, adjacent to the Canada Games Facility by 2025.
On Westerland Road, the connection will span from Elizabeth Avenue to Lambes Lane by 2025, with future plans to extend the SUP from Lambes Lane to Prince Philip Drive.
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Share How will booking for the facility (soccer field, and athletics pitch) be handled once it is open to public groups to book for team sports and leagues? Are there any initiatives in place to ensure field time is distributed equitiably? on Facebook Share How will booking for the facility (soccer field, and athletics pitch) be handled once it is open to public groups to book for team sports and leagues? Are there any initiatives in place to ensure field time is distributed equitiably? on Twitter Share How will booking for the facility (soccer field, and athletics pitch) be handled once it is open to public groups to book for team sports and leagues? Are there any initiatives in place to ensure field time is distributed equitiably? on Linkedin Email How will booking for the facility (soccer field, and athletics pitch) be handled once it is open to public groups to book for team sports and leagues? Are there any initiatives in place to ensure field time is distributed equitiably? link
How will booking for the facility (soccer field, and athletics pitch) be handled once it is open to public groups to book for team sports and leagues? Are there any initiatives in place to ensure field time is distributed equitiably?
House1954 asked about 1 year agoThanks for your question. This is not a City-owned facility; we are only constructing it for the Games. Ownership and facility operations are still being discussed and more information will be provided at a later date.
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Cloveless79 asked about 1 year agoConstruction will be on-going for 2 years with substantial completion of the project anticipated in April 2025.
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Share Have you given any thought to include goal posts for football? For very little cost you could put in a sleeve to put up or remove posts on Facebook Share Have you given any thought to include goal posts for football? For very little cost you could put in a sleeve to put up or remove posts on Twitter Share Have you given any thought to include goal posts for football? For very little cost you could put in a sleeve to put up or remove posts on Linkedin Email Have you given any thought to include goal posts for football? For very little cost you could put in a sleeve to put up or remove posts link
Have you given any thought to include goal posts for football? For very little cost you could put in a sleeve to put up or remove posts
IanE asked about 1 year agoThank you for your question. Currently there are no plans to include goal posts for football as they were not part of the scope of work for the new Canada Games facilities.
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Share I suggest that parking for spectators have a hefty cost higher than a family of 4 taking the bus to the facility. During the games, will Metrobus offer a free or express service for spectators? I'm glad impermeable surfaces were removed for this project. This is an excellent opportunity to allow Metrobus to function for an event, like it does for the Regatta. on Facebook Share I suggest that parking for spectators have a hefty cost higher than a family of 4 taking the bus to the facility. During the games, will Metrobus offer a free or express service for spectators? I'm glad impermeable surfaces were removed for this project. This is an excellent opportunity to allow Metrobus to function for an event, like it does for the Regatta. on Twitter Share I suggest that parking for spectators have a hefty cost higher than a family of 4 taking the bus to the facility. During the games, will Metrobus offer a free or express service for spectators? I'm glad impermeable surfaces were removed for this project. This is an excellent opportunity to allow Metrobus to function for an event, like it does for the Regatta. on Linkedin Email I suggest that parking for spectators have a hefty cost higher than a family of 4 taking the bus to the facility. During the games, will Metrobus offer a free or express service for spectators? I'm glad impermeable surfaces were removed for this project. This is an excellent opportunity to allow Metrobus to function for an event, like it does for the Regatta. link
I suggest that parking for spectators have a hefty cost higher than a family of 4 taking the bus to the facility. During the games, will Metrobus offer a free or express service for spectators? I'm glad impermeable surfaces were removed for this project. This is an excellent opportunity to allow Metrobus to function for an event, like it does for the Regatta.
MylesRussell asked about 1 year agoThank you for your question. Logistics for the games are currently being looked after by the Canada Games Host Society. We cannot provide an update on any planned shuttle services to be included for the Games at this time. However, once the information becomes available, we can provide a link to the transportation plan for the event on this project page.
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Share Have viewing areas for spectators been taken into account? One of the biggest shortcomings of our current fields and sports facilities is that there's very little space for spectators. on Facebook Share Have viewing areas for spectators been taken into account? One of the biggest shortcomings of our current fields and sports facilities is that there's very little space for spectators. on Twitter Share Have viewing areas for spectators been taken into account? One of the biggest shortcomings of our current fields and sports facilities is that there's very little space for spectators. on Linkedin Email Have viewing areas for spectators been taken into account? One of the biggest shortcomings of our current fields and sports facilities is that there's very little space for spectators. link
Have viewing areas for spectators been taken into account? One of the biggest shortcomings of our current fields and sports facilities is that there's very little space for spectators.
Timothy asked about 1 year agoYes, venue seating has been incorporated into the design. There are currently 1000 permanent covered spectator seats for the new artificial soccer turf, and there are 500 permanent covered spectator seats for the track & field. However, the track and field area is being reviewed for the addition of more permanent seating to reduce future operating costs associated with temporary seating set ups for larger national events.
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FAQs
- Is this project on budget now that it is awarded?
- What are the details of your partnership with MUN and NLESD in the short term and long term?
- Wind was a failure point of the older track. Why are there no significant wind barriers or breaks built in here?
- How long will construction be ongoing?
- What impact will the construction have on the neighbourhood?
- What impact will construction have on traffic?
- What impact will the construction have on MUN and Aquarena parking?
- When is the Aquarena getting retrofit work done? Will it close?
- Students and staff often travel through this area on foot as they come and go to MUN for classes. How will they be impacted?
- Once completed there are some large lights that will be erected and will light up this area at night. Do you anticipate this will impact residents on University Ave or surrounding area?
- How will the community access this facility in the future or is it for elite and varsity access only?
Lifecycle
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Contract Award
Fortis Canada Games Complex has finished this stageMay 1, 2023
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Contractor Mobilization to Site
Fortis Canada Games Complex has finished this stageMay 9, 2023
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Site Services Track & Field and Soccer Turf
Fortis Canada Games Complex has finished this stageMay 15, 2023
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Building Foundation Excavation and Footings
Fortis Canada Games Complex has finished this stageAugust 28, 2023
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Steel Erection for Building
Fortis Canada Games Complex has finished this stageJanuary 2, 2024
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Asphalt for Track Surface
Fortis Canada Games Complex has finished this stageJune 17, 2024
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Site Installation for Track and Field Mobilization
Fortis Canada Games Complex has finished this stageJuly 29, 2024
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Building Envelope Complete
Fortis Canada Games Complex has finished this stageJuly 31, 2024
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Completion of Interior Fit Up
Fortis Canada Games Complex is currently at this stageJanuary 24, 2025
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Commissioning + LEED Enhanced Commissioning
this is an upcoming stage for Fortis Canada Games ComplexJanuary 7, 2025
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Substantial Completion
this is an upcoming stage for Fortis Canada Games ComplexApril 30, 2025
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