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Sudbury's great events centre debate

As Sudbury moves ahead with plans to build an events centre in the city, a few groups are sharing ideas for the proposed venue.

Proposed Kingsway and downtown locations have popular and financial support

Two proponents of a new events centre in Sudbury, Shawn Ouimet and Andrew Dale, debate the location of a venue on Morning North. (Casey Stranges/ CBC)
What's the best location for Sudbury's new events centre/arena? Andrew Dale is a partner for the proposed True North Strong Centre on the Kingsway. Shawn Ouimet wants to build an entertainment centre downtown. They both joined us to make their pitch.
As Sudbury moves ahead with plans to build an events centre in the city, a few groups are sharing ideas for the proposed venue.

But while city hall may be months away from deciding its preferred location, proponents for the projects are digging in.

Each location at the south end, downtown or on the Kingsway has its proponents and detractors.

On Morning North, Andrew Dale and Shawn Ouiment, twohigh-profile project leaders, debated the merits of their preferred sites.