Clive Beddoe to Chair Concept Development Committee for Calgary TELUS Convention Centre Proposed Expansion

June 10, 2009

Calgary, AB, June 10, 2009 – Calgary Convention Centre Authority Chair, Laurel Wood, announced that Clive Beddoe will Chair the newly formed Concept Development Committee for the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre Proposed Expansion Facilities.

Successful negotiations have resulted in the contract signing between local Calgary firm Cohos Evamy integratedesign™ and partner LMN Architects for Prime Consultant Services Expanded Convention Centre Facilities. The consultants will provide services to determine potential sites for expanded facilities, development of a Master Plan and building design.

The Concept Development Committee will monitor progress of the Calgary Convention Centre Authority’s Phase One activities. The committee will be chaired by well known Calgary businessman and WestJet founder, Clive Beddoe (see attached bio). Committee membership will include members of the Calgary Convention Centre Authority’s existing Development Committee, as well as the City of Calgary and Calgary Economic Development. The Concept Development Committee will provide advice and counsel to the Convention Centre Authority and Cohos Evamy integratedesign™.

Timelines:

  • November 17, 2008
    City Council provides funding in the amount of $156,000 to support a feasibility study
  • February 3, 2009
    A request for proposal was issued for a Prime Consultant
  • March 10, 2009
    The RFP closed and an independent Selection Committee reviewed and recommended a short list of firms
  • April 27, 2009
    City Council provides remaining funding of $1.0 million for feasibility study
  • April 30, 2009
    The Calgary TELUS Convention Centre enters negotiations with successful proponent Cohos Evamy integratedesign™ and partner LMN Architects.
  • June 5, 2009
    Negotiations end and contract is signed.
  • June 10, 2009
    Clive Beddoe agrees to Chair the Concept Development Committee

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For further information, please contact:

Alan Collyer
Principal
Cohos Evamy integratedesign™
Phone: 403.245.5501

Robert Palmer
Media Relations
WestJet
Phone: 1.888.954.6397

For interviews or further information, please contact:
Heather Lundy
Director of Marketing
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
Phone: 403.261.8514
Email: heatherl@calgary-convention.com