With the GTA Centre in Markham, Ontario, GTA Sports & Entertainment (GTASE) is developing the premier multi-purpose, NHL-sized arena in Canada. The state-of-the-art facility would welcome more than 130 events annually, including international sports and entertainment attractions, large-scale productions and theatre-style shows. The GTA Centre would also host civic and cultural celebrations, trade shows, conventions, and a wide-array of Markham community functions.

SITE PLAN APPLICATION APPROVAL

Following the City of Markham’s approval of the GTA Centre Site Plan Application on January 29, 2013, construction of the facility would proceed once a public private partnership (PPP) agreement is signed with the City of Markham.

In the meantime, GTASE will continue to work with City Council to reach a positive outcome for this project and looks forward to the opportunity to contribute to this vibrant community.

PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP

GTA Sports and Entertainment is continuing the very public process with the City of Markham regarding a public private partnership (PPP), which is the next step required before construction of the GTA Centre can begin in the very near future.

PPP's are commonplace throughout Canada and have been used to build major infrastructure projects like Viva Rapid Transit and Highway 407. Both of these developments benefit Markham residents and businesses as would the GTA Centre.

There will be ZERO PERCENT TAX INCREASE to the property owners of Markham and no property tax revenue will go towards paying for the GTA Centre's $325 million construction costs.

• Capacity for up to 20,000 seats with great sightlines for hockey, concerts, and other large-scale productions

• Scaled-down layouts capable of hosting theatre-style shows and a wide-range of community events

• 700,000 gross square feet of indoor space

• 6,000 parking spaces with an additional 8,000 spaces in the surrounding development

• Over 125 corporate suites located closer to the action than similar venues

• Fine dining restaurants and stylish lounges

• Cutting edge media and production facilities

• Vibrant acoustics and high-tech sound system

• State-of-the-art television broadcast facilities

• Special focus placed on high-quality concert atmosphere for patrons and artists