Arena Update

Arena Update: Progress Made Following Brine Line Repairs

As many residents and arena users are aware, the Town has been working through a brine line leak that delayed the opening of the arena this season. We are pleased to share that crews located the leak on October 9 and completed the necessary repairs, allowing staff to immediately begin rebuilding the ice surface over the Thanksgiving long weekend.

We recognize that the uncertainty surrounding the delayed opening has been frustrating for user groups and the public. Throughout the troubleshooting process, crews were working to identify the source of the leak, assess the extent of the issue, and determine the necessary repairs. Because of the complexity of the work involved, timelines remained uncertain for much of the process. As a result, we were not in a position to provide frequent updates or commit to a reopening date with confidence. Rather than announce tentative timelines that could change, we felt it was important to wait until we had more certainty before providing updates to our community.

Throughout the troubleshooting, repair, and recovery process, Town staff have dedicated significant time and effort to locating the leak, completing the necessary repairs, and rebuilding the ice surface. Their dedication, teamwork, and willingness to go above and beyond have been instrumental in getting the arena back on track, and we want to sincerely thank them for their exceptional efforts. We are encouraged by the progress made to date and are tentatively targeting October 16 for reopening. However, that timeline remains subject to change as we continue monitoring the refrigeration system and ice surface over the coming days to ensure the repair is successful and the facility is ready for safe use.

Thank you for our user groups and community members for their patience, understanding and support through this challenging situation. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the arena as soon as possible.