The City of Greater Sudbury has unveiled the architectural renderings for its new Event Centre, and officially announced the start of construction on the highly anticipated project.

The unveiling event took place last month on the grounds of the future Event Centre, next to the original Sudbury Community Arena. Mayor Paul Lefebvre was joined by representatives from Brisbin Brook Beynon (BBB) Architects, the architectural firm behind the design, and PCL Construction, the construction manager for the project.

“Today we’re unveiling more than just the design of a building, we’re unveiling a space that will act as a catalyst for downtown transformation, sparking new developments in housing, business, and culture, while creating good jobs and bringing our community together,” Lefebvre said. “I want to recognize the architects for creating a design that reflects who we are as a community and gives us something we can all take pride in.”

The event centre will serve as a dynamic space for sporting events, concerts and community gatherings. It will be complemented by the cultural hub, a vibrant destination for arts, culture and innovation, with construction also set to begin in the near future.

The city says the project will bring bold change to life in Greater Sudbury and build a shared vision shaped by perspectives from all sides of the community. Both buildings will also be major components of the Downtown Master Plan, which envisions a vibrant, inclusive and thriving downtown core for generations to come.