Plans to construct a new home for the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA and Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL took a step forward with the announcement of the Turner, AECOM Hunt joint venture, Dubbed PACT+, the team includes Philadelphia-based firms Perryman Construction, Hunter Roberts Construction Group and Camfred Construction.
The project, currently named the “New Arena,” is planned for a 2030 opening in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, a date tied to the debut of the WNBA’s Philadelphia team, which will constitute a third tenant for the building.
The PACT+ team will work with David Adelman, owner of the 76ers and chairman of the joint venture between 76ers and Flyers, and the design team of Populous and Moody Nolan to move the project forward.
“This is more than a construction project, it’s a chance to build something that becomes part of Philadelphia’s fabric for generations,” Dave Kaminksi, Turner vice president and senior general manager, said in a statement. “As someone who calls this city home, I couldn’t be prouder that Turner is helping shape a landmark that will bring people together and celebrate what makes Philadelphia such a special place.”
Turner and AECOM Hunt have over 50 years of stadium and arena construction experience and have worked together for over 20 years, including on a variety of Philadelphia projects and the NFL stadium there, Lincoln Financial Field.
Adelman said in a statement that having Turner and AECOM Hunt on one team will help “build the most technologically advanced and fan-focused sports and entertainment venue in the world.”
Adelman originally had plans to construct a new arena downtown but announced the switch to the south Philadelphia site in January. No renderings or design details have been released. The Flyers are majority owned by Comcast Spectacor, which is also the corporate parent of the NBCUniversal broadcast television, film production and multimedia conglomerate.
