Kingsville Arena is almost 50-years-old and over the years the town has done repairs, but its first real overhaul starts soon.
"These renovations are long overdue," said Director of Community and Development Services Richard Wyma. "We've done what we can to extend the life cycle of the arena and its equipment, but we've reached the point where the pad itself now needs to be replaced."
Mayor Dennis Rogers said the renovations would cost $2-million.
"Concrete pad, pipes underneath, obviously all the chilling elements there, we're replacing all the boards. Yeah, it's going to be an overhaul," said Rogers.
A contractor starts the work in the first week of May.
"The general contractor has a wealth of experience," said Rogers. "That was really important to us. I think they have over 60 pads under their belt."
Town officials have met with user groups in recent weeks, and all of them last week.
"We understand this creates challenges for our user groups who are looking for certainty in booking ice and organizing complex schedules," said Wyma. "Of course, we want to ensure the renovations unfold with the least impact on our users, but there are some uncertainties related to a project of this scale and scope."
The goal is to finish the work in time for the next hockey season.
A public meeting is planned for April 20 at Kingsville Arena from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
