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ICE ARENA RENOVATION

The university will provide $4 million for infrastructure improvements, funded through BGSU's capital facilities debt pool. A private fundraising campaign will also be conducted for the second phase of improvements, which will be focused on hockey and fan amenities.

Work has already been started on the project. Programming is being confirmed internally and the university will select an architect. Given the timing for A&E work, plus the fact that summer is the only down time for the ice arena, it's realistic that improvements for the Ice Arena will begin in the summer of 2009.

Renovation Priorities - initial phase
(university funded)

  • Replace refrigeration system and all mechanical elements tied to system
  • Repair roof and building insulation
  • Ice plant repairs
  • Clean-up the exterior of the facility
  • Landscaping
  • Re-pave the parking lot
  • Replace or improve the interior lighting
  • Renovate the existing locker areas
  • Renovate studio ice space into new locker rooms
  • Convert the curling ice into a multi-purpose facility for skating and curling
  • Address any ADA access shortcomings
 

Second phase
(private gift fundraising)

  • Seating improvements, including some sort of premium seating
  • Paint the ceiling
  • New scoreboard(s), perhaps including a video board
  • New sound system
  • Update varsity team areas
  • Upgrade the following areas:
    • Hospitality lounge
    • Lobby
    • Concession areas
    • Media area
 
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