The City is improving Leaside Memorial Gardens Arena as part of a state-of-good-repair project that will replace the existing ice rink pad (rink B), refrigeration system, roof, and upgrade the mechanical and electrical system within the old section of the building. The washrooms and change rooms will be improved to include accessibility features. Rink A and the washrooms and change rooms in the new section of the building will remain open throughout the project.
The timeline is subject to change.
Construction is progressing with the installation of a new refrigeration system, as well as mechanical and electrical systems. Architectural finishes are being added in the washrooms and dressing rooms, along with a few remaining items for roof installation. Improvements to the banquet hall and snack bar have been completed.
The existing rink slab and refrigeration system have been removed, and installation of the new refrigeration lines and system is in progress. Mechanical, electrical and architectural finishes are advancing throughout the building, including the banquet hall, washrooms and snack bar. The roof structure has been reinforced, and roofing is nearing completion.
Construction on rink B is underway and progressing on schedule. The dasher boards have been removed, and reinforcement of the existing roof trusses is ongoing. Work on the trusses is expected to be completed by the end of June. Demolition of the rink slab will follow.
Construction to replace the roof over rink B has started and is expected to be completed by the end of April 2025.
The design phase is completed and construction is anticipated to start in 2025.
A design team has been hired and are confirming the project scope in preparation for detailed design later this fall.