international competitions in water polo, synchronized swimming, swimming, diving, track, basketball and other sports. On-going expansions The Talisman Centre has had a few controversies over the years. One was surveillance cameras in sensitive areas, such as change rooms. The presence of cameras throughout the facility was included in the privacy policy. The complex also came under fire when the naming rights were sold to Talisman Energy, some lobby groups claim the oil company is responsible for funding atrocities in Sudan when it primarily did business in the country. These controversies never made an impact on attendance or operations. Other nearby sports facilities in the area are the Stampede Corral, Scotiabank Saddledome, Stampede Grandstand, and Shaw Millennium Park. 2013-2014 Facility Improvements On June 20, 2013, Talisman Centre was forced to evacuate and close the entire facility as one of the worst natural disasters in Alberta's history, the June Flood, hits Calgary. The flood caused close to $10 million in damages including restoration, repairs and, in most cases, brand new equipment was brought in to replace flood-infected air ducts, and beyond-repair mechanical machinery and electrical equipment. As well, administrative files and other program gear was damaged along with numerous fitness machines broken down from the lack of air flow during the closure. Talisman Centre is continuing to work with The City of Calgary and its insurance company to replace all items, with new fitness and cardio equipment arriving by the end of the year. New lower level activity spaces include: Multi-Sport 1 Studio, Multi-Sport 2 Studio, and Strength & Balance (Yoga & Pilates) Studio. Roof Replacement The original tensile roof on the Repsol Sport Centre was constructed in 1983 and remained in service longer than anticipated. After a two-year review regarding options for the existing roof, City Council approved funding for a new-and-improved roof system. While maintaining the original roof's profile, the new roof system made use of new materials such as Nanogel aerogel thus providing better insulation and energy efficiency while also allowing a significant amount of light to filter into the building's interior. 2010 – In March, the tented portion of the facility is closed for the replacement of its roof and many facility upgrades. The $44.5 million project was a joint initiative between The City of Calgary, The Government of Canada and Talisman Energy. The new roof was completed in 2011 and is expected to last 30-plus years. References