Project Status Update

July 29, 2024 – Project Awarded

Following the July 8th Council meeting, the City’s project team, representatives from Alton Tangedal Architect (the project consultants) and project personnel from PCL Construction met to begin reviewing options to reduce the scope of work and overall project budget. The primary focus was on cosmetic items, including sandblasting and painting, blue room rubber flooring, protective netting, ceiling patching, and the arena sound system. Further investigation into refrigeration system adjustments, electrical and mechanical revisions, and potential changes to the dehumidification system was completed, however substantial cost savings were unable to be identified. A direct connection between the City and PCL’s internal insurance division was also made in order to explore project insurance options and costing.

Potential changes to the project scope and budget savings was presented to Council at the July 29, 2024 Council meeting, and while approximately $130,000.00 in savings was identified it was decided to proceed with awarding the project to PCL Construction as originally tendered. As many of the proposed project changes would be required in the near future, City Council was unanimous in including these items in the overall project now, saving on future costs, down times, and potential impact to operations.

The Kinsmen Arena Ice System Upgrades project has been awarded to PCL Construction Management Inc., with a contract cost of $3,925,615.66, including PST and excluding GST. Construction on the project is scheduled to begin in January 2025, and be completed by September 2025, in time for the start of the 2025-2026 ice season.

The Kinsmen Arena will operate normally from September through December of 2024.