Memorial Centre soccer stadium proposal withdrawn

After careful thought and consideration, Victory Grounds Ventures has withdrawn its proposed project involving a soccer stadium at the Memorial Centre ahead of a Report which City Staff were expecting to present at the Council meeting of March 18.

As a result, the City will pause any further analysis of the proposal as had been requested by City Council.

This was one of the most robust engagements the City had ever been involved in, with hundreds of people taking time to come forward and share their comments about the proposal while a number of City staff members worked through the Council-directed process.

The City wishes to extend sincere appreciation to the many user groups, sports leagues, community members, and people connected to the Memorial Centre who took time to provide valued feedback during this process.