Photo shows the area rumoured to be the site of a potential stadium site. Hamilton Spectator file photo
Rumors abound that the Ti-Cats and city have been in talks about a new stadium location – this time near Chedoke Golf Course.
The Mountain News reported a city councilor told them that a site near the corner of Aberdeen and Longwood was now in the mix for the Pan Am stadium as the clock ticks down for a decision. The councilor added that senior Ti-Cats executives and the city are discussing the new site.
Multiple sources at the Hamilton Economic Summit confirmed there is word that a new site proposal is happening and an announcement is expected later today. They also said both the Ti-Cats and city are aware, but neither are on board as of yet.
Last week, Hamilton city counsel voted to build the new stadium at the West Harbour lands which was immediately rejected by Cats owner Bob Young, instead demanding the stadium be built at a east mountain location.
Mr. Young broke off talks with the city last week and threatened to move the Tabbies to another community. The sources added that both sides have been in discussion since Tuesday.
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Written by Clint McFawn
My name is Clint J McFawn and I live in Hamilton Ontario. I am the Director of CFL Content. I love the NBA and have followed the Toronto Raptors since day one. I'm also a life long Ti-Cats fan and season ticket holder. I look forward to the covering Tabbies and and bring other CFL news to PSB.
Shane Hoopfer Aug 19 201011:42 am
hey Clint how is driving access to that location?
That was a big issue with the other site.
Clint McFawn Aug 19 201011:52 am
It`s at one of the main intersections in the west end, just off the main highway (the QEW) that goes out to Toronto and other surrounding areas. All in all, I think the site can work for both sides involved.
hshields Aug 20 20101:03 pm
Thanks for covering this Clint. I live in the Kirkendall neighbourhood so here’s the low-down on the Pros/Cons of the site:
Pros: right next to a major highway (403); the land is part of a 36-hole municipal golf course; land is already serviced by power, water, sewage; land is in an established part of town and not part of suburban sprawl; land has little industrial clean-up required; land is adjacent to a major rail yard that could be used for regional rail or parking.
Cons: site may require its own interchange or road infrastructure; site is at the base of the Niagara escarpment that may require additional environmental red-tape to approve; that part of the city is already well established with research, medicine, technology and high-end residential on-going; location is not part of mass transit plans for the city; I can’t find any work that’s been done to seriously look at the business case if this site would work for a long-term tenant like the Ti-Cats.
hshields Aug 20 20102:23 pm
One extra thing – I know the focus is on the “other side” of Aberdeen in the Mountain news peice. That is, right on Aberdeen Avenue. I can’t believe that is being floated as a possible site because the land in question is already spoken for under the McMaster Innovation Park. http://www.mcmasterinnovationpark.ca/
So, the only possible land in that area is could be available would be the golf course. That was my assumption making my analysis. Using Innovation Land is just plain ridiculous as a viable story.
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-Murk
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