Kimberley Alpine Resort (KAR) reports that it is getting critical parts for the Northstar Quad chair lift damaged and closed by an arson caused fire last winter.

“Specifically, the drives (the electronic devices that control the speed and braking of the lift), the cabinets and many of the components that will make up the safety and control systems have arrived,” stated KAR manager Ted Funston on social media.

Experts (Leitner Poma) based in Kelowna will start to assemble the cabinets and deliver them to Kimberley where they will be installed into the newly built lift control building at the top of the Quad chair, Funston added

“The plan for the new lift control building is in place, and there is a meeting this week between Leitner Poma, RCR, and the contractor who is going to build the new building up above. Expect to see construction on this building begin soon,” he outlined.

“Everything is on schedule and all efforts are being made to ensure that the lift will be running again before next ski season.

“Once again, we are grateful to Leitner-Poma for generously prioritizing the rebuilding of our lift in their busy production schedule.

“We look forward to providing you with further updates on the status of the project as it progresses.”

KAR was gut punched the day after opening for the 2021/2022 season when a fire in the lift operator hut at the top station of the Northstar Quad chair closed the main mountain lift.

Investigation led Kimberley RCMP to believe the fire was arson. It is still under investigation.

Global supply chain issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic meant KAR had to navigate last year’s mountain sport season without the Northstar Quad chair.

Lead image: The ongoing repairs from the fire also meant KAR cannot offer summer rides to the top of the mountain on the Northstar Quad. e-KNOW file photo

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