2013 - 2017 Provisional Financial Plans and Survey

2013 - 2017 Provisional Financial Plans Survey

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: Applications in Process

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Kin Enhancement Project Update

January 2013

Happy New Year everyone!  It’s exciting to think that this is the year the Kin Enhancement Project will be completed, and if you’ve visited the arenas recently you can certainly see a lot of progress.  As of the end of December, the project is 44% complete, and is remaining on time and on budget to this point.  Current construction work includes the demolition of the previous Kin 2 dressing rooms, lounge, and service areas.  Work is proceeding on the removal of the concrete roof structure over the Kin lounge, the construction of the foundations and the bleacher support structure, and work on the new Kin 1 dressing rooms on the north side of the building.  Coordination and planning for changes to the electrical and mechanical systems for temporary and permanent service to allow continued use of Kin 2 and Kin 3 this winter season is continually occurring, with efforts being made to minimize occupant discomfort.  Some highlights include:

 Completion of the new Kin 2 Dressing rooms, which are now fully operational and in full use.  As access is challenging through the Kin 2 stands, we have created temporary parking and access directly into the dressing rooms at the back of the building (west side).  Users are wowed by the size of the new rooms, the beautiful high wood ceilings featuring beetle killed wood, and the wider hallways.  Direct access onto the players benches is also proving to be very popular.

  Old Kin 2 Hallway             New Kin 2 Hallway                                      Old Kin 2 Dressing room         New Kin 2 Dressing room     

Spectator seating has been challenging in Kin 2 due to electrical & construction phases, which has resulted in a very cold arena as well as poor sightlines.  Happily, these issues are close to being completed and customer comfort should improve in the next few weeks.  We sincerely appreciate the cooperation and understanding we continue to experience with all of you, as everyone seems to understand that the temporary inconveniences continue to move us forward  to a spectacular new facility this fall. 

Drawings of the project are displayed in the Atrium.  Please do not hesitate to contact any staff if you have questions, feedback, or just want to chat.  Andy Beesley, Manager, 250-561-7643; Wade Loukes, Supervisor, 250-561-7648;  Jessie Jamias, Arenas Coordinator, 250-561-7761. 

KIN CENTRE Complex Enhancement Project

As reflected in the City’s bid for the 2015 Canada Winter Games, the Kin Centre Complex Enhancement Project was designed to meet the standards of the Canada Games and to ultimately provide a sport facility legacy while addressing long standing arena facility deficiencies, and enhancing the city’s arena facilities at Exhibition Park. This project will effectively reconstruct most of the Kin 1 building using a composite wood timber structure to span the greater distance for a wider playing surface and also provide enhancements to Kin 2. The proposed capital plan addressed the deficiencies in the Kin Centre’s washrooms, dressing rooms and official’s rooms as well as including the required new roof for Kin 1. The Canada Games requirements meant that the ice surface of Kin 1 would need to be increased to the Olympic standard (200’ X 100’) from its current non-conforming size (185’ X 85’).

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