McMullan's thoughts on a new arena

[Kevin]

St. Catharines Mayor Brian McMullan was on CKTB Monday evening talking about a new multi use spectator arena. Here are some of the highlights of what he said:

-The city starting working on a new arena a couple of months ago
-They are looking at arenas in Ste. Sault Marie, Peterborough and Oshawa to see what would work best for St. Catharines
-The arena would have a seating capacity of between 4000-5000
-It would cost $35-$40 million
-The money to build the facility would come from taxpayers, federal and provincial government as well as private money
-He would love to see a shovel in the ground this term (which ends Nov 2010) but at the very least would like a final decision by the end of this term

[back2back]

Peterborough has a renovated arena and not a new arena. Does that mean they are looking at renovating the Gatecliff rink?

[dogman]

I also heard McMullan on the radio. I am not sure if he was talking about the renovations or simply how they financed the cost.