The Town of Arnprior is implementing an arena revitalization project to complete required replacement of the aging infrastructure, improve accessibility and create new meeting and storage spaces. Staff consulted with representatives of Arnprior Minor Hockey Association (AMHA), Arnprior McNab Ringette Association (AMRA), Arnprior Figure Skating Club (AFSC), Arnprior Packers and the Arnprior Rivermen in September of 2023 to record user group wants and needs during the initial planning of this project. Town Council was provided 4 options and the current design was selected as being the best value for the Nick Smith Centre.
The current projected construction windows where ice time will be unavailable are:
• Glenn Arthur Arena: February 17, 2025-September 8, 2025
• Bert Hall Arena: March 17, 2025 – October 14, 2025
Fan for Life
Don’t miss your opportunity to buy a seat. The NSC Arena Revitalization is a transformative community project and now you can become a part of it! In support of the Nick Smith Centre Arena Revitalization Project, individuals, families, local sport associations, community organizations and businesses are invited to leave their legacy by sponsoring one of the 1070 arena seats. Your name, logo, message or artwork could become permanently printed onto a seat on the arena spectator stands for a one time fee.
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Become a Fan for Life at the Nick Smith Centre!
Scope
• Two (2) indoor concrete arena pads including associated refrigeration piping, drainage and essential equipment
• Concrete surfaces leading to and from the Ice Machine garage including drainage
• Arena boards (accessibility improvements), glass, netting
• Arena spectator stands (accessibility improvements)
• Arena rubber flooring
• Scraping and recoating of roof trusses
• Audience comfort heating retrofits
• Meeting rooms and public viewing mezzanine (accessibility improvements)
• Storage space (user groups and operations)