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.
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The timeline is subject to change.
Installation of the rink slab is underway, with pipe supports, rebar, wire mesh and cold pipes in place. The rink roof is nearing completion, and exterior cladding, including curtain walls, is progressing. At the solar carport, the installation of solar panels has begun. Framing of the interior stud walls and painting of the concrete block walls are ongoing. Tiling in the washrooms is expected to start soon, and concrete pouring for the rink slab is scheduled for July 2025.
Exterior cladding installation is progressing well, with insulated metal panels complete and metal siding underway. Grading and insulation work have been finished in preparation for the rink slab. Work continues on the roof, including the installation of insulation and structural support beams. Construction of the interior stud walls and ceiling framing has started.
The solar carport structure in the parking lot is in place, with solar panels to be installed next. Piping for the rink’s refrigeration system is nearing completion, and preparation for the rink slab is ongoing. Work continues on the roof and the mechanical and electrical systems. Installation of the insulated metal panels is scheduled to begin soon.
Construction is progressing with the completion of stud walls for the rooftop barrier and the installation of storm sewer and sanitary lines. Roof installation is ongoing. Equipment installation and rough-ins for the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems continue. Next, solar panels for the carport will be installed.
Construction is progressing with the completion of the rooftop barrier, exterior cladding supports and borehole drilling for the geothermal system. Roof installation is underway, along with equipment installation and rough-ins for the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Upcoming work includes installing the building envelope, installing ductwork above the rink and layering the surface below the rink.
Construction is progressing and is approximately 65 per cent complete. The solar panel foundation, structural steel framing in the lobby and heating pipes in the bleachers have been installed. Work on the rooftop barrier and mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems is ongoing. Next, the insulated metal panels, exterior cladding and ventilation ducts will be installed and the surface below the rink will be layered.
Construction is progressing and is approximately 60 per cent complete. The non-load-bearing walls, metal roof deck, slab on grade around the rink and heating pipes beneath the bleachers have been installed. Site servicing, including storm sewers and electrical tubing, is finished. Work continues on the solar panel foundation, rooftop barrier, bleachers, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Next, the surface below the rink will be levelled and layered.
Construction is progressing and is approximately 55 per cent complete. The wood beams in the lobby and metal deck over the rink have been finished. Installation of the non-load-bearing walls, metal roof deck and foundation for solar panels is ongoing. Preparation for the rink flooring will start soon.
Construction is progressing and is approximately 50 percent complete. The load-bearing walls, exterior brick siding (also called veneer), structural steel beams and door frames have been installed. The installation of the slab on grade, structural steel framing, and metal roof deck is currently in progress, with geothermal installation set to begin soon.
Construction is progressing and is approximately 45 per cent complete. The load-bearing walls and wood trusses are finished, and work continues on the steel framing, building exterior and mechanical and electrical systems. Next, the metal roof deck, floor slab and geothermal system will be installed.
Construction is progressing and is approximately 40 per cent complete. Underground plumbing and electrical work is done, and the load-bearing walls are almost complete. The framing and wood trusses are being installed and anticipated to be completed by mid-August, and then work will start on the interior structural steel and metal roof deck.
Construction of the foundation walls, backfilling and cast-in-place concrete at the bleachers are completed. Construction is progressing for the concrete masonry walls, thermal insulation and vapour barrier, structural framing, and mechanical and electrical services.
Excavation is completed. Construction of the foundation walls and backfilling is nearing completion and the underground services and exterior masonry walls are progressing.
Excavation is nearly complete, and the construction of the foundation walls and backfilling is progressing. Installation of underground services and masonry walls have started.
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 to 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 the 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.
The new arena layout features: