Arena Task Force requests feasibility studies

The Arena Task Force is looking for more detailed information about costs to help narrow down the options for Penticton arenas.The Task Force outlined the need for two additional studies at the Council meeting on April 4, 2017. The first will provide a more detailed analysis of the requirements and costs to repair Memorial and McLaren Arenas. This study will be performed by the same team of architects, sub-consultants and engineers that completed the original analysis in the Facilities Master Plan in 2013 plus a new structural engineering consultant. The second will analyse the requirements and costs to build a new arena. Once the studies are completed, the results will be shared and residents will have the opportunity to provide feedback and suggestions for the recommendation.

1. Memorial and McLaren Assessment

A team of architects, engineers and cost consultants have been engaged to provide a more detailed analysis of Memorial and McLaren arenas. The analysis will build on the 2013 cost estimates, by applying detailed architectural and engineering solutions for both base building and functional upgrades. The report will offer greater accuracy in the cost estimates and provide 5, 10 and 20+ year investment options complete with conceptual drawings and life cycle costing analysis to determine how each improvement will extend the life of the asset. It will also include an analysis of operational impacts associated with the upgrade options.

2. Arena Feasibility Study

A Request for Proposal will be posted on April 5 to engage a consultant team to conduct a separate study on options to build a new arena on the SOEC site. The assessment will include conceptual drawings and costing information and will be based on a standard programming for a fully functional, multi-use arena facility. Building on the LTA cost report from 2016, consultants will explore in more detail potential location options and building configuration. Each option will include analysis of site impacts such as traffic, parking, circulation, future expansion potential, and risks and opportunities to existing site amenities.