HOPE AND AREA RECREATION CENTRE - ARENA

NEWS STORY 

HOPE AND AREA RECREATION CENTRE - ARENA

The arena at the Fraser Valley Regional District’s (FVRD) Hope and Area Recreation Centre is under construction.  

With spring officially here the ice has been removed from the arena allowing for regular annual maintenance and for necessary repairs to begin. The remediation work will adjust the dimensions of the arena’s concrete slab to bring the final ice surface area to full NHL specifications. The scope of work required to complete the necessary slab modification and associated system works is anticipated to continue throughout the summer months and complete in advance of the fall ice season.

Following the identification of dimensional irregularities in the corners of the rink, the FVRD proceeded to temporarily install the boards in a manner that shortened the playing surface. This interim solution ensured that the ice could still be utilized while the full remediation plan was developed and the required components were secured. The FVRD is thankful for the continued support and patience of the community during this period of time. The cost of this repair work is fully funded by the contractor responsible for the remediation and they are dedicated to ensuring the project is completed as originally scoped.

The innovative Heat Recovery System and modernized Ice Plant in addition to the upgraded electrical service and supporting infrastructure are performing well. The FVRD has experienced increased energy efficiency, reduced operational costs, and measurable environmental benefits for the facility.  The upgrades have made the Centre increasingly sustainable and eco-friendly by minimizing greenhouse gas emissions.

While the Hope and Area Recreation Centre will remain open, the arena is closed to the public currently due to the active construction zone occurring inside the arena. If clients are planning to visit the Recreation Centre, please obey signage or directions by onsite work crews, as construction activity will be on going. No disruption to Recreation Centre clients (aquatics, fitness, and registered programs) is anticipated. There may be small equipment or debris staging areas that appear in the parking lot throughout the construction period therefore, the FVRD is asking for the public’s cooperation and understanding during this period.

If you have questions regarding programming or scheduling for the Recreation Centre, please contact the Centre during reception hours by phone at 604-869-2304, by email at leisure@fvrd.ca, or by stopping by the front reception desk at the Centre. If you have concerns with the construction in the arena, please contact info@fvrd.ca.

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Media contact:

Samantha Piper, Manager of Communications

604-702-5089

spiper@fvrd.ca