Arena roads still lead to LeBreton

By CityNews Staff

The Ottawa Senators may be getting new ownership in the months ahead, but that won’t stop progress on getting a new arena built in central Ottawa.

The National Capital Commission (NCC), which owns and operates a large tract of land west of Parliament Hill, gave a progress report at its virtual meeting on Thursday, Jan. 19, confirming the arena plans are still a go. The NCC continues to work with the current Senators board in developing a land lease agreement for this fall.

The new owners will be expected to sign off on that agreement and proceed with plans to build on LeBreton Flats land, which has the blessing of the NCC and the National Hockey League (NHL). Tobi Nussbaum, chief executive officer of the NCC, said the construction schedule will be determined by the new Senators ownership group.

Just this week certain prospective bidders have been invited to examine the financial books of the Senators as they work toward a determination of interest and ultimate offers to buy the club. 

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