WINNIPEG - Investors Group Field (33,422)

[sublime1]

apparently it will be ready for next season. they have something like 200 people working on it around the clock, it's coming up very fast, and looking good too!

went to the last game at canad inns stadium. they can't possibly blow that place up soon enough, it's embarrassing.

[isaidso]

Can you get to the University of Manitoba by rail or is it only accessible by road?

[Sagaris]

Originally Posted by isaidso

Can you get to the University of Manitoba by rail or is it only accessible by road?

Rail in Winnipeg? No, of course not. Only road. And at that, only a pair of two lanes each way divided highways. One of which is in horrible shape.

Access will be terrible after big events.

[isaidso]

Originally Posted by Sagaris

Rail in Winnipeg? No, of course not. Only road. And at that, only a pair of two lanes each way divided highways. One of which is in horrible shape.

Access will be terrible after big events.

I see. I'm not from Manitoba so I don't have a comprehensive knowledge of how developed your transportation infrastructure is. Any plans for light rail to the U of M then?

[Sagaris]

Originally Posted by isaidso

I see. I'm not from Manitoba so I don't have a comprehensive knowledge of how developed your transportation infrastructure is. Any plans for light rail to the U of M then?

There's plans for a bus corridor to the U of M, but the rising cost of the thing and disputes over who will pay for it are putting that on hold. The city government is constantly flip-flopping on whether to build light rail or bus corridors for rapid transit; the issue has lingered for a long time now with only one short bus corridor being built. As of now, there are no concrete plans for any light rail in Winnipeg.

[isaidso]

Thanks. At least it's on the radar, which is a starting point. Looking forward to the Bombers home opener next year. Winnipeg's really turning some heads these days for a number of reasons. Nice to see.

[Cjones2451]

Looks like it is still nice weather and this is coming along nicely, I think the Yellow Columns being erected and for the roof trusses (does anyone know for sure?

[Marvo]

Yep roof trusses for sure, if you check the webcam there are 3 up already

http://www.bluebombers.com/page/construction-webcam

[Cjones2451]

looks like the new Roof is starting to go up, looks impressive

[sublime1]

It's looking good! Still think it should have been a bit bigger though. It should have been 40,000 seats to plan for the long-term. Winnipeg always does this (see: MTS Centre)

[carnifex2005]

Originally Posted by sublime1

It's looking good! Still think it should have been a bit bigger though. It should have been 40,000 seats to plan for the long-term. Winnipeg always does this (see: MTS Centre)

It's expandable to 40,000 with temporary seating in case of a Grey Cup bid.

[isaidso]

Yes, the thread title isn't accurate. This will have 33,422 permanent seats. Adding end zone seats on the 2nd tier will bring it up to 40,000. Even 40,000 seems slightly small for Winnipeg. I would have preferred 36,000 expandable to 48,000. There are almost 800,000 people in Winnipeg and the CFL is hugely popular in this part of Canada.

[Cjones2451]

Originally Posted by isaidso

Yes, the thread title isn't accurate. This will have 33,422 permanent seats. Adding end zone seats on the 2nd tier will bring it up to 40,000. Even 40,000 seems slightly small for Winnipeg. I would have preferred 36,000 expandable to 48,000. There are almost 800,000 people in Winnipeg and the CFL is hugely popular in this part of Canada.

I think it is right to keep the capacity where it is, to help create demand. If there are too many availble seats demand goes down.I If you look at the end zones they have room to expand in the future either on a temp or permanant basis if demand warrants it

[isaidso]

Filling the end zones is what bumps it up to 40,000. I understand the need to keep supply lower than demand; perhaps I'm over estimating Winnipeg's ability to fill a 36,000 seat stadium.

[Cjones2451]

Originally Posted by isaidso

Filling the end zones is what bumps it up to 40,000. I understand the need to keep supply lower than demand; perhaps I'm over estimating Winnipeg's ability to fill a 36,000 seat stadium.

I think day in day out and now that they have to compete for $$ with the Jets, I think 33,422 is just the right size

I think Regina needs about 40,000 with their new one

[Cjones2451]

Originally Posted by isaidso

Yes, the thread title isn't accurate. This will have 33,422 permanent seats. Adding end zone seats on the 2nd tier will bring it up to 40,000. Even 40,000 seems slightly small for Winnipeg. I would have preferred 36,000 expandable to 48,000. There are almost 800,000 people in Winnipeg and the CFL is hugely popular in this part of Canada.

I guess Winnipeg is big enough to get this.
The new stadium has a name, Investors Group Field. Meh, not exactly memorable, but it is what the club has to do to pay for the stadium and get as much income as possible, it is a 12 year deal, but does not say how much per year



Here is the full article

http://www.bluebombers.com/article/b...oup-field-home

[RMB2007]

Hmmm, it's not that often you see the upper tiers being constructed before the lower ones in a new build.

[Jericho-79]

Originally Posted by Cjones2451

I guess Winnipeg is big enough to get this.
The new stadium has a name, Investors Group Field. Meh, not exactly memorable, but it is what the club has to do to pay for the stadium and get as much income as possible, it is a 12 year deal, but does not say how much per year
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I called it! When this stadium first broke ground, I knew it would get naming rights from a Winnipeg-based company. And only two came to mind: Great-West Life Assurance or Investors Group.

Personally, I was betting on Great-West Life Assurance getting the naming rights deal.

[sublime1]

Originally Posted by Cjones2451

I guess Winnipeg is big enough to get this.
The new stadium has a name, Investors Group Field. Meh, not exactly memorable, but it is what the club has to do to pay for the stadium and get as much income as possible, it is a 12 year deal, but does not say how much per year



Here is the full article

http://www.bluebombers.com/article/b...oup-field-home

I was hoping for an old fashioned name like Winnipeg Stadium or Bomber Stadium. But I guess it could have been worse (like the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville).

[Cjones2451]

Here are some more updated Photos...a ton of work going on, but it is still difficult to believe it will be ready in 6 months