Co-op Centre Update - February 2025

We are excited to share the latest news about the Co-op Centre project! We are pleased to report that the project continues on schedule, with May 9, 2025 still being anticipated for substantial completion of the facility.

In the arena, the concrete for the ice surface has been poured and finished and lighting has been installed. The foundation of the seating area is in place, and contractors are installing the seats and rink boards. The jumbotron is set to be installed near the end of the project.

Concrete for the upper level of the arena has been poured, and the event center is coming along nicely, with the wall separating it from the arena now in place. The masonry work for the arena sound booth is underway. The concession booth has walls and installation of equipment is underway. Finally, the masonry work for both sets of bathrooms on the upper level of the facility are also seeing progress.

On the North side of the arena, which includes executive dressing rooms, referee rooms, coaches lounge, figure skating lounge, and various storage rooms, painting is now complete and doors are being installed. The legacy lockers in the executive dressing rooms are being installed.

South of the arena which includes the public dressing rooms, locker rooms, downstairs washrooms, and studio space, masonry work is almost complete. Crews have shifted their focus to finishing the masonry upstairs before completing the downstairs work. Painting has begun in the dressing rooms and locker rooms, and benches and shelves are being installed.

In the InnovationPlex field house, installation of lighting and the ceiling mounts for the basketball hoops is compete. The track and chains for the curtains that will divide the space are also installed. Flooring and painting will take place closer to the end of the project.

At the main entrance, the grand staircase has been installed. The drywall and the elevator are also in place, making the entrance area look impressive.

We are making great progress and are eager to open the Co-op Centre to our community, stay tuned for more information coming soon on the opening of the facility!