Report states roof of the Saddledome in Calgary is crumbling

An engineering firm hired to compile a report on the state of Calgary's Saddledome exposes some not so great news for the home of the Flames. In its report, Entuitive states the roof of the Saddledome is literally falling apart, and "that pieces of concrete have fallen loose from the roof's ring beam while other crumbling pieces have been removed to prevent them from falling."

Entuitive says the issues have been caused by the annual freeze-thaw cycle and is recommending inspections every spring and fall to monitor the building's conditions.

Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, which operates the building, said sections of loose concrete have been removed, but "the condition of the concrete around the ring beam is worsening at an accelerated rate." Netting has been installed around some areas of the ring beam as some concrete "appeared to be imminently ready to fall."

The revelations were contained in a report obtained by CBC through Alberta's Freedom of Information Act. You may remember that CSEC had a deal with the city of Calgary to replace the Saddledome, but walked about last year citing rising costs. The current lease has the Flames playing there until at last 2033.

A city official told CBC "there are no concerns about the stability of the roof or for public safety." While CSEC is responsible for upkeep of the building, the city of Calgary is responsible for anything considered a major repair.

Source: CBC.com

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