Kamloops Council to decide final price for Dufferin Multiplex project

“Beginning with three NHL-sized ice sheets maintains project momentum, delivers immediate benefits, and provides a structured pathway toward the recommended program of four ice sheets—consisting of three NHL-sized rinks and one mini rink—and ultimately the future state of a five-sheet multiplex, consisting of four NHL-sized rinks and one mini rink,” said the memo.

It also proposes a plan to coordinate with of other Build Kamloops initiatives and use salvaged materials from the Memorial Arena as part of a future expansion to the facility.

“Once the Arena Multiplex is operational, Memorial Arena could be decommissioned, allowing heritage materials such as wood and steel to be reclaimed, restored, and incorporated into a future phase of the multiplex,” said the memo from City Staff.

“Through this approach, residents will experience a net increase in ice availability before Memorial Arena transitions to a new use. Rather than replacing Memorial Arena immediately, the community would first gain three new NHL-sized ice sheets through the base program and then continue to expand the facility capacity over time.”

The project will be constructed using an Integrated Project Delivery model, which city staff believe could help cut costs.

“Available data also indicate that more than 90 per cent of traditionally delivered projects over $100 million exceed their budgets, with project costs 80 per cent higher than budget on average, while fewer than 10 per cent of Integrated Project Delivery projects exceed their budgets, with many finishing under budget,” said City staff.

by Elora McCormack

Kamloops Council to decide final price for Dufferin Multiplex project

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