Redevelopment
Redevelopment Project
HRM is planning to redevelop the Halifax Forum.
The proposed plans include the preserved façade of Halifax Forum Arena, two ice surfaces, multipurpose and event space, expansive concourse to support facility connectivity and programming, a new greenspace, and parking for approximately 270 vehicles.
THE ROAD TO REDEVELOPMENT
To access the HRM page specific to the Forum Redevelopment, please click the following link:
Halifax Forum Renovation | Halifax
Timeline
- 2026 (March) – In-Camera report from Dec 9th Regional Council release to the public:
17.1 Property Matter Declassified – Dec 9/25 Regional Council | Halifax.ca
- 2026 (Jan) – During budget deliberations, Mayor Fillmore passes a motion to to direct the CAO to provide a briefing note on deferring the Halifax Forum redevelopment project form one year as an under-budget item for consideration on the 2026/27 Budget Adjustment List (BAL)
- 2025 (Dec) – In-camera Council report passed to increase project budget from $110 million to $126 million
- 2023 (Jul) Halifax Forum Re-Development Project on HRM Regional Council agenda. (Report and Presentation)
- 2023 (May) Sackville Sports Stadium – HRM Staff propose renovation by 2027-2028 $30 Million. Built in 1990, one expansion 2000. Renovation in 2019.
- 2021(Aug) Halifax Forum Building Analysis – Potential Partnerships Report. Staff recommended approval of updated building program in report including: 1. (a) freehold development site (b) increase multipurpose program space. Directed CAO to engage the public and HFCA regarding parking and parkland proposals, and return to Regional Council with recommendations on a final design and redevelopment approach for the Halifax Forum
- 2019(Nov) Halifax Forum Building Analysis – Nov 26/19 Regional Council | Halifax.ca. Staff presented the forensic audit and report, and council formally approves the redevelopment of the Halifax Forum
- 2017 (Sep) Dartmouth 4PAD (RBC Centre) opens. Approx cost $43 million
- 2017 (Sep) Dartmouth Sportsplex opened 1982. Spring 2017 closed for renovations until April 2019. Approx cost $28 million
- 2017 (Jun) Indoor Ice Surviews Review. Report includes 2017 Indoor Ice Surface Review; Halifax Forum Redevelopment Proposal dated March 2013(3 rinks); Halifax Forum External Review of Business Case and Projections; Presentation by Staff to HRM Regional Council. Staff presented the Peer Review Audit & Building Assessment and recommends a forensic audit to inform building program.
- 2016 (Nov) Approval to Expand the Dartmouth Sportsplex Passed Unanimously
- (May)Tender for a Peer Review Audit & Municipal Building Assessment.
- 2014 (Jul) Council rejects closing the forum & votes to keep/redevelop it Minutes
- 2014 (Jun) Municipal Staff recommends closing The Halifax Forum Agenda
- 2014 (Jun) Arena Consolidations-Long Term Arena Strategy Presentation Jul 29/14
- 2014 (Jun) Long Term Arena Strategy: Consol of Aging Arenas Revised Jul 29/14
- 2014 (Jan) HFCA formally submits adjusted Plan to Council
- 2013 (Mar) HFCA submits proposal to Parks & Rec.
- 2012 (Aug) Long Term Arena Strategy
- 2011 (Oct) Multi-District and Event Facilities Report Incl 2008 Facility Master Plan
- 2011 (Jan) The Asbell report
- 2010 (Fall) HRM 4Pad Bedford (BMO Centre) opens. Approx cost $40 Million
- 2010 (Aug) The Asbell report – Dartmouth Sportsplex Revitalization
- 2010 (Aug) HRM Peninsula Rec Facility & Service Review Final Rept Forum – Pg 60
- 2008 (Jun) Community Facility Master – Minutes of meeting
- 1927 (Dec) Halifax Forum opens.