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Originally Posted by WhipperSnapper
Considering the age of the facilities, it's probably a lot cheaper to start over. Renovation costs tend to be higher with usually hidden surprises.
The savings would be not having to assemble the land.
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If you're talking about the Saddledome and McMahon, then I'd agree for sure. Much cheaper to build new than try to bring those facilities to a standard that would be required.
I was referring more to things like the bobsled track and the Olympic Oval, both of which have been well maintained and remain stops on the world cup circuit. Surely most of the existing bobsled track can be used - perhaps add an additional turn or two.
The Oval just had a roof replacement, so all that's really needed is a cosmetic refresh, although additional spectator seating would be nice to have.