The City is proceeding with improvements to Scarborough Arena Gardens as part of a state-of-good-repair project to address the existing roof structure.
The timeline is subject to change.
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Excavation work continues alongside the installation of the footing and building foundation.
Excavation work continues alongside the installation of the footing and building foundation.
Demolition is complete and excavation work continues alongside the installation of the building foundation.
Demolition continues and is near completion with the removal of the existing building envelope and concrete slab.
Construction continues with the demolition of the building envelope and interior of the building.
Construction continues with the initial demolition of the building envelope (the building components that separate the indoors from the outdoors).
Construction continues with initial demolition to remove existing materials at the interior and exterior of the building.
In late August, construction started and the facility and parking lot surrounding the facility are closed to the public. The construction hoarding has been installed around the perimeter of the facility. Construction is anticipated to be completed in winter 2024.
As of early August, the detailed design and construction procurement for the arena improvements are complete. A contractor has been retained and will commence construction shortly. The parking lot surrounding the facility will be closed for the duration of the project.
The detailed design for the arena improvements is progressing in advance of construction procurement, which is anticipated to start in early 2023.
The City hosted a meeting share information about the improvements coming to the facility. Approximately 18 community members were in attendance.
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The City has procured design services for the roof structure and additional potential improvements as part of the overall state-of-good-repair work.
The design phase is progressing and includes a roof structure replacement, state-of-good-repair improvements and accessibility and energy upgrades.
After the need for structural repairs or replacement of the arena roof was identified in early 2020, Scarborough Arena Gardens was closed to the public.
A temporary shoring scaffolding system was installed at this location so that an engineering consultant could assess the roof structure’s condition and recommend options for repair or replacement. The shoring remains in place to ensure the roof structure does not collapse and cause significant damage to the facility.
After a thorough review of the engineering consultant’s report and detailed costing of the various options, we have determined that a repair of the existing roof structure does not provide good value for investment as it will not significantly extend the structure’s lifespan.
For this reason, the City will proceed with the procurement of design services and construction tendering for replacement of the entire roof structure and roof cover.
The arena will remain closed for the duration of this work.
Direct communication with Scarborough Arena Gardens user groups will occur in early 2021 and an ice relocation plan will be developed to provide alternative locations for permit and city-run programming.
A temporary reinforcement of roof structure was installed to further assess the roof structure’s condition and recommend options for repair or replacement.
Scarborough Arena Gardens is located near Birchmount Road and Hollis Avenue in Scarborough. It houses an indoor ice rink, mechanical and electrical rooms, change rooms, and office spaces.
The roof and building structure has reached the end of its lifespan and requires a full replacement. The improvements to the arena include:
The arena will remain closed during construction.