This project will allow the District of Mackenzie to continue providing ice programming for another 30 plus years, reduce overall operating costs, reduce our environmental impact by an estimated 26.8 % and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 159 tonnes annually.
Improvements being made to the Mackenzie Recreation:
Arena Slab & Underfloor - Replacement
- Arena Dasher Boards, Glass Shielding, & Building Insulation - Replacement
- HVAC Units, Water Heaters & DDC Integration - Upgrades
- Solar Panels & Heat Recovery System – New
PROJECT TIMELINE
The project is slated to begin April 1, 2024 with an estimated completion date of August 28, 2024.
During this time, the arena area of the building will be 100% unavailable for safety reasons. All equipment stored in the arena area will need to be removed to avoid damage (including from dust) during the construction period.
Staff will post further updates on the District of Mackenzie website, the District and Recreation Services social media channels, and share with the radio station, CHMM 103.5, and Let’s Chat Mackenzie as they become available. The District apologizes in advance for inconveniences that arise from this necessary project.
BACKGROUND
The District of Mackenzie arena ice slab is original and installed in 1974. It’s currently 50 years old and the life expectancy of a slab is 30-35 years. Staff are currently experiencing brine leaks that can’t be traced, so it’s likely happening in the slab itself. The leaks are not a huge issue until they move towards the surface and melt the ice, making the ice surface unplayable.
If the slab failed unexpectedly during the season, that ice season and possibly the next would be lost as funding would need to be secured, then planning, and finally construction, which could take several months to years to finalize. The ice surface is an important part of the community in Mackenzie, providing activities during the long winter season and is a social hub. Based on our community’s need for a new slab staff began applying for grants.
In January 2023, the District was approved for $2,395,753 in grant funding from the Government of Canada’s Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program for the Mackenzie Recreation Centre – Energy Recovery and Facility Upgrades project, which includes replacing the arena ice slab and boards, and implementing a number of energy efficiency upgrades which will reduce our environmental impact and help reduce costs in maintaining this important piece of infrastructure.
Recently, the District received news that the South Peace Mackenzie Trust has approved a grant for $250,000 that will also go towards this project.
BUDGET
The original grant application was submitted in 2021. Due to inflation and the increase in construction costs over the last few years, bids for the construction of the project came in higher than originally anticipated.
At the March 11, 2024 Council Meeting, the construction project was awarded to Northern Legendary Construction in the amount of $3.1 million. This increased the District’s contribution to the project from $598,939 to $863,873. Staff continue to search for additional funds to help offset the costs.
The project budget breakdown including contractors and consultants is included in the table below:
District of Mackenzie | | $ 863,873 |
Government of Canada | | $2,395,753 |
South Peace Mackenzie Trust | | $ 250,000 |
Revenue Total | | $3,509,250 |
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Polar Engineering | Refrigeration / Energy Design | $ 37,545 |
Carscadden Stokes McDonald Architects | Project Management and Architectural Services | $ 307,096 |
Northern Legendary Construction | General Contractor | $3,164,985 |
Expenses Total | | $3,509,626 |
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DoM Contingency 5% (on construction costs) | | $ 158,250 |
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Further background information can be found in the reports and press releases linked below:
Council Report – March 11, 2024 – Northern Legendary Construction - Contract Award
Council Report – September 11, 2023 – South Peace Mackenzie Trust and Northern Development Initiative Trust Grant Applications
Council Report – August 14, 2023 – Carscadden Stokes McDonald Architects – Contract Award
Infrastructure Canada News Release – January 12, 2023
Council Report – September 3, 2021 – GICB Grant Application Support
Presentation – September 3, 2021 - Project Summary
This project will allow the District of Mackenzie to continue providing ice programming for another 30 plus years, reduce overall operating costs, reduce our environmental impact by an estimated 26.8 % and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 159 tonnes annually.
Improvements being made to the Mackenzie Recreation:
Arena Slab & Underfloor - Replacement
- Arena Dasher Boards, Glass Shielding, & Building Insulation - Replacement
- HVAC Units, Water Heaters & DDC Integration - Upgrades
- Solar Panels & Heat Recovery System – New
PROJECT TIMELINE
The project is slated to begin April 1, 2024 with an estimated completion date of August 28, 2024.
During this time, the arena area of the building will be 100% unavailable for safety reasons. All equipment stored in the arena area will need to be removed to avoid damage (including from dust) during the construction period.
Staff will post further updates on the District of Mackenzie website, the District and Recreation Services social media channels, and share with the radio station, CHMM 103.5, and Let’s Chat Mackenzie as they become available. The District apologizes in advance for inconveniences that arise from this necessary project.
BACKGROUND
The District of Mackenzie arena ice slab is original and installed in 1974. It’s currently 50 years old and the life expectancy of a slab is 30-35 years. Staff are currently experiencing brine leaks that can’t be traced, so it’s likely happening in the slab itself. The leaks are not a huge issue until they move towards the surface and melt the ice, making the ice surface unplayable.
If the slab failed unexpectedly during the season, that ice season and possibly the next would be lost as funding would need to be secured, then planning, and finally construction, which could take several months to years to finalize. The ice surface is an important part of the community in Mackenzie, providing activities during the long winter season and is a social hub. Based on our community’s need for a new slab staff began applying for grants.
In January 2023, the District was approved for $2,395,753 in grant funding from the Government of Canada’s Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program for the Mackenzie Recreation Centre – Energy Recovery and Facility Upgrades project, which includes replacing the arena ice slab and boards, and implementing a number of energy efficiency upgrades which will reduce our environmental impact and help reduce costs in maintaining this important piece of infrastructure.
Recently, the District received news that the South Peace Mackenzie Trust has approved a grant for $250,000 that will also go towards this project.
BUDGET
The original grant application was submitted in 2021. Due to inflation and the increase in construction costs over the last few years, bids for the construction of the project came in higher than originally anticipated.
At the March 11, 2024 Council Meeting, the construction project was awarded to Northern Legendary Construction in the amount of $3.1 million. This increased the District’s contribution to the project from $598,939 to $863,873. Staff continue to search for additional funds to help offset the costs.
The project budget breakdown including contractors and consultants is included in the table below:
District of Mackenzie | | $ 863,873 |
Government of Canada | | $2,395,753 |
South Peace Mackenzie Trust | | $ 250,000 |
Revenue Total | | $3,509,250 |
| | |
Polar Engineering | Refrigeration / Energy Design | $ 37,545 |
Carscadden Stokes McDonald Architects | Project Management and Architectural Services | $ 307,096 |
Northern Legendary Construction | General Contractor | $3,164,985 |
Expenses Total | | $3,509,626 |
| | |
DoM Contingency 5% (on construction costs) | | $ 158,250 |
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|
|
|
Further background information can be found in the reports and press releases linked below:
Council Report – March 11, 2024 – Northern Legendary Construction - Contract Award
Council Report – September 11, 2023 – South Peace Mackenzie Trust and Northern Development Initiative Trust Grant Applications
Council Report – August 14, 2023 – Carscadden Stokes McDonald Architects – Contract Award
Infrastructure Canada News Release – January 12, 2023
Council Report – September 3, 2021 – GICB Grant Application Support
Presentation – September 3, 2021 - Project Summary
