It was named after the former Hamilton mayor, Victor K. Copps. Construction began in 1983 and was completed in 1985 at a cost of $33.5 million, and an addition $2.3 million for a parking garage.
It was named after the previous mayor of Hamilton, Victor K. Copps. Construction began in 1983 and ended in 1985 at a cost of $35.8 million, including an additional $2.3 million for a parking area.