Grande Prairie City Council approved the transfer of $106,000 on March 30, 2026, to help pay for road work necessary for the new Multisport Dome at Trader Ridge. This funding, moved from the previously planned Avondale Road Access and Servicing Study, will support the construction of 103 Street, a requirement of the land purchase agreement for the facility.
The city is moving ahead with the Multisport Dome, a 135,000-square-foot air-supported structure designed to host soccer, football, rugby, and track and field events. The project, which is being built by Atkinson Construction, began in September 2025 and remains on track to be completed by July 2026.
According to city officials, the original studies for the Avondale area are no longer needed at this time, making the funds available for the infrastructure work at the new site. While this transfer helps meet the current obligations, the city noted that previous attempts to tender the 103 Street construction came in over budget. A new call for construction bids is expected this year, and city staff anticipate that costs will likely remain higher than the original budget estimates.
The need for this indoor space was identified after the demolition of the former local Leisure Centre, which created a shortage of fields for organizations like Swan City F.C. The total project, which holds an amended budget of $16.9 million, is supported by a regional partnership. The County of Grande Prairie is contributing up to $2.8 million to the project through a cost-sharing agreement.
Details regarding the council meeting and budget adjustments were outlined in recent local reports.
