Ice is beginning to go in at the Kinsmen Arena, as the ice plant at the Memorial Arena is now in operation but not yet operating at full capacity. The ice plant is running on a generator, so the completion of the ice surface installation is a moving target.

The ice plant is currently running on the generator for safety reasons because crews are doing work close to the high voltage hydro ducts for the new cement footings for the roof beams.

The City of Cranbrook will provide an update once dates and ice times become available.

City administration provided council with an update on the project at their regular meeting on Monday, January 22.

Even with the extreme weather the past week or so, the Memorial Arena structure project continues to push forward with the excavation of multiple foundations and cutting the beams to fit the new steel structures.

The glulam beams that were in the worst condition have been cut and passed the assessment for structural integrity.

The coordinated efforts of crews on both sides of the building show commitment to completing the project efficiently.

The project remains on schedule and under the allotted budget.

Lead image: Ice is beginning to go in at the Kinsmen Arena. City of Cranbrook photos

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